TESTOSTERONE doesn't help your ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (says SCIENCE)! | UroChannel

TESTOSTERONE doesn't help your ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (says SCIENCE)! | UroChannel

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2024-12-14T08:58:58+0800

Your ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION is most probably not cured by TESTOSTERONE SUPPLEMENTATION! In this educational video, Dr. med. Dr. phil. Stefan Buntrock, a board-certified urologist and sexologist from Göttingen, explores the effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in treating erectile dysfunction (ED). With years of experience and numerous patient assessments, Dr. Buntrock provides an insightful analysis based on recent major reviews, including a January Cochrane review and another significant study, shedding light on the impact of testosterone levels on ED. The video begins by addressing common perceptions about testosterone's role in ED. Dr. Buntrock clarifies that while testosterone is crucial, it might not be the ultimate solution for erectile dysfunction, especially when levels are only marginally low. Citing the Cochrane review which analyzed data from over 11,419 men in 43 studies, he notes that while testosterone replacement can slightly improve International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) scores, the increase is modest and not clinically significant. Furthermore, Dr. Buntrock discusses another study published simultaneously with the Cochrane review. This study involved 3,461 men with late-onset hypogonadism and showed a slightly better improvement in IIEF scores. However, the increase still did not meet the threshold for clinical relevance set by Cochrane standards. The video emphasizes that the benefits of TRT may be more noticeable in men with very mild ED, but for most men, especially those with moderate to severe ED, the improvements are likely insufficient. Dr. Buntrock stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations for TRT and suggests that other treatments such as PDE-5 inhibitors might be more effective for those with normal testosterone levels. In conclusion, the video provides a balanced view of the potential and limitations of testosterone therapy in ED, underscoring the need for personalized treatment approaches based on individual testosterone levels and ED severity. SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE USED CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013071.pub2/abstract#:~:text=events%20or%20LUTS.-,Authors%27%20conclusions,%E2%80%90related%20events%2C%20or%20LUTS. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1335146/full Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUud-Hvs869fE0G6d79xf2w/join HOMEPAGE: https://www.buntrock-urologie.de/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/urochannel/ CHECK OUT GOLF_MD ON YOUTUBE FOR GOLF FITNESS AND MEDICAL TOPICS ON GOLF! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eWWnOXx6nFacy5nZvx6ww #erectiledysfunctiontreatment #erectiledysfunction #testosteronereplacementtherapy