How to Give Testosterone

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There are two ways to give testosterone. The first is a direct way, which is giving it in topical or injectable form. And then there are tricks that mimic these hormones. These include something called HCG and synthetic FSH. Chlamid has been used historically by women for fertility purposes. It blocks the effect of estrogen in the brain so turns out to be a negative thing.

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In this special episode of The Drive, Peter provides a comprehensive overview of the various endocrine systems: the thyroid system, the adrenal system, and the sex hormone system (for both men and women). He walks through the basic biology and the feedback cycles that regulate the production of these hormones and discusses the various options for the treatment of hormone deficiencies. In addition, Peter delves into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), providing nuanced insights into its appropriate usage and the clinical approach he adopts when working with patients.

Peter supplements these explanations with whiteboard illustrations. For a more complete understanding, we highly recommend watching these videos over just listening. The videos can be found on our YouTube channel or on the show notes page.

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