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#232 Testosterone Screening, Metabolic Health, and Hormone Optimization: Free T, SHBG, hCG, and Body Composition
This episode explores the opportunities and risks of testosterone optimization, beginning with the US military's decision to screen men over 30 for low testosterone. Dr. Mike Hart and Dr. Jonathan Schoeff discuss why symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, and difficulty changing body composition cannot be interpreted from a single lab value. They examine the importance of free testosterone, SHBG, insulin resistance, visceral fat, estradiol, DHT, fertility, and individualized dosing. The conversation also challenges common measures such as BMI and body fat percentage, emphasizing skeletal…
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