Thinking about testosterone therapy? Before you jump in, listen to this essential conversation on the real risks, fertility consequences, and what men need to know about hormone health.
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Chapters & Key Moments
00:00 – Trailer: Why testosterone isn’t always the answer
00:45 – Welcome to The Dr. Brighten Show
02:08 – Meet Dr. Justin Houman: Urologist & men’s health expert
03:12 – Is low testosterone behind every cranky, low-energy guy?
04:05 – How to properly test testosterone (the biggest mistake most men make)
06:25 – Total testosterone vs. free testosterone: Which number matters most?
07:58 – What causes low free testosterone (and why obesity plays a role)
09:15 – The seasonal impact on men’s testosterone levels
10:40 – Why vitamin D matters for testosterone production
12:15 – The fertility risks of testosterone therapy (what most doctors don’t tell you)
15:02 – How TRT shuts down sperm production (and safer alternatives)
16:40 – The timeline for sperm recovery after stopping testosterone
18:00 – Lifestyle strategies to naturally boost testosterone and sperm health
19:55 – The role of HCG, clomiphene, and enclomiphene as fertility-friendly options
22:30 – Hair loss meds & hormone health: The truth about finasteride
25:50 – Why post-finasteride syndrome happens (and what to watch out for)
27:18 – Are hair loss treatments reversible? Safer options explained
30:05 – How sperm morphology, motility, and count actually affect fertility
32:22 – The egg’s surprising role in selecting sperm (and why it matters)
34:10 – Why sperm health predicts overall male health and longevity
35:55 – The misconception that male fertility isn’t impacted by age
38:20 – Erectile dysfunction in young men: Why it’s often hormone-related or psychogenic
41:40 – The impact of stress, sleep, and wearables on testosterone health
44:18 – Alcohol, testosterone, and “whiskey dick”: What’s really going on
46:02 – Vasectomy myths, reversibility, and long-term considerations
50:10 – Why sperm banking is smart (even if you’re not ready for kids now)
53:22 – Simple steps men can take TODAY for better hormone and fertility health
56:40 – Final thoughts: Why early testing and lifestyle choices matter most
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