

Episode # 125 • 06 Oct 2023
Testosterone: Navigating Options & Implementation in Clinical Practice
with Dr. Andrew Sun, Dr. Jose Silva
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva interviews Dr. Andrew Sun, director of the Center for Men's Health at Urology Partners of North Texas, about various men's health issues, such as sexual dysfunction, low testosterone, and infertility.
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First, the doctors discuss testosterone replacement therapy. They explain the tests and treatments available and the role of lifestyle factors and estradiol in testosterone production. They delve into the various protocols for administering testosterone injections, including the popular IM and subcutaneous methods and the pros and cons of weekly injections. Next, they cover alternative treatments for those who may not be comfortable with injections, such as oral testosterone and testosterone gels. They look into the different types of oral testosterone treatments available, such as KYZATREX, and examine the benefits of each. Additionally, they discuss the distribution model for oral testosterone treatments and the role of cash payments in increasing accessibility.
Finally, they explore how a dedicated men's health center can offer quicker conversations with patients and how doctors can use specialty networks to purchase and dispense medications. Both doctors emphasize that having a passionate champion in men's health matters when it comes to successfully executing a men’s health program.
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