The Building Lifelong Athletes Podcast has one simple goal... to help keep you active and healthy for life. Whether you are a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just a weekend warrior, this podcast will help you be at your best by delivering practical and actionable information. From cholesterol management to exercise programming, this podcast covers every topic any lifelong athlete needs to know about. Jordan Rennicke, MD is a dual board certified physician in Family and Sports Med ...
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Basic Metabolic Panel Interpretation for Athletes
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In this episode, we dive into the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), one of the most common lab tests you'll encounter at your doctor's office. Learn how to interpret your BMP results, understand what each component means, and discover how factors like diet, exercise, and hydration can influence these results. Whether you're an athlete or just health-con…
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Are you curious about what a Complete Blood Count (CBC) can tell you about your health? In this episode, we break down the essentials of the CBC—a common but often misunderstood blood test. Learn why your numbers might fluctuate from visit to visit, how your lifestyle could be affecting your results, and what these numbers really mean for your over…
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Blood Work 101: Everything You Should Know Before Getting Labs Done
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Getting lab work done can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. In this video, we cover the basics of blood work: what you need to know before getting labs, what to consider when reviewing your results, and the pros and cons of routine testing. We'll discuss why certain tests are ordered, how to prepare, and what factors might affect your results. W…
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My Family Member Is On A Carnivore Diet... What Do I Do? (BLA Bonus Episode 20)
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the polarizing world of the **Carnivore Diet**. Whether you're an advocate, a skeptic, or just curious about this trending diet, join us as we explore both sides of the debate. 🧐 *What You'll Learn:* - **What is the Carnivore Diet?**: Understand the basics and variations, from strict meat-only to animal-based d…
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Does Xylitol Cause Cardiovascular Disease? (BLA Bonus Episode 19)
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You may have seen social media blowing up about xylitol and how it may increase your risk for heart disease and wondered if it’s true. In this podcast we will dive into the study everybody is talking about and help clarify a few things. Let’s get started! Sign up for my newsletter to never miss a thing: www.jrennickemd.com Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 0…
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Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Dementia? (BLA Bonus Episode 18)
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I saw a lot of buzz on social media all about a WFPB diet causing reversal of dementia. Knowing that that is a pretty huge claim, I decided to look into it and that’s what we are going to dive into today. Sign up for my newsletter to never miss a thing: www.jrennickemd.com Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Paper Overview 01:28 - Methods 06:13 - Resul…
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Does Fish Oil Cause Heart Disease? (BLA Bonus Episode 17)
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There has been a lot of talk on social media recently about a study that looked at fish oil consumption and cardiovascular disease. There have been a lot of exaggerated claims on this study, so in today's podcast we will dive into the study and talk about what it actually means. Sign up for my newsletter to never miss a thing: www.jrennickemd.com C…
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I have had countless patients tell me that they tried physical therapy and that it didn’t work for them. However, the vast majority of these patients didn’t truly “fail” physical therapy. How can that be? Well in today’s video we are going to talk all about that. Let’s get started! Sign up for my newsletter to never miss a thing: www.jrennickemd.co…
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S6E9- Lateral and Medial Epicondyalgia (Tennis and Golfer's Elbow)
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Golfer’s and tennis elbow are by far and away the most common elbow complaints that I see in my clinic. In today’s video we are going to talk all about them, so let’s dive right in. Sign up for my newsletter to never miss a thing: www.jrennickemd.com Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Terminology 01:19 - Anatomy 03:07 - Pathophysiology 03:43 - Epidemi…
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S6E8- DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis and Trigger Finger Explained
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DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis and trigger finger are two of the most common complaints you will see in primary care, so it’s important you know how to recognize, diagnose, and treat them. In this video we are going to cover all of those things, so let’s get started If you are a clinician and want to improve your musculoskeletal medicine skills: Click …
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S6E7- Gluteal Tendinopathy/GTPS (aka lateral hip pain)
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Have you ever had pain on the outside of your hip? Or maybe you saw a patient who complained of it, but either way sometimes it can be a real challenge to deal with. In this video we will talk all about it, so let’s dive into it. If you are a clinician and want to improve your musculoskeletal medicine skills: Click here 👇 https://www.jrennickemd.co…
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If you are active, or take care of people who are active, then you have probably heard of the term plantar fasciitis. That term is a little out of date as I’ll explain in a little bit here, but it proves the point that it’s a very common problem. Today, we’ll talk all about this so let’s dive in. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Incidence/Prevalence…
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S6E5 Tendinopathy 101 (Pathology, Diagnosis, Presentation, Treatment)
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If you are active, or take care of people who are active, then you have probably heard of the term tendinitis. That term is a little out of date as I’ll explain in a little bit here, but it proves the point that tendon problems are very common. Today, we’ll talk all about them so let’s dive in. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Anatomy and Bio…
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that primary care physicians see. It is costly to our medical system, and debilitating for patient, so it is a very important topic that needs to be talked about. Today we are talking all about osteoarthritis, so let’s get started! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Incidence 01:42 - …
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If you have had shoulder pain in the past, or currently have it, there is a good chance that it is rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Or, if you are a clinician who sees patients then you have definitely seen rotator cuff related shoulder pain in your clinic, maybe without even knowing it. Today we are talking all about shoulder pain, specifically…
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S6E2 Acute Low Back Pain Management (Evidence Based Guidelines)
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There is a lot of advice on the internet about how to manage low back pain....and most of it is completely made up. The truth is that low back pain is a very tricky topic, but there are some overall principles that are evidence based that can help clinicians and patients alike help manage acute back pain flares. In this video I go through the Low B…
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S6E1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Explained
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is by far and away one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints I see in my clinic, and not a week goes by where I don't see someone with it. In this podcast I talk all about what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to manage it as a primary care clinician. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - PFPS Overview 02:07 …
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What the Lean Mass Hyper Responder Study Really Shows (BLA Bonus Episode 16)
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A recent video came out talking about a subset of people who are lean and have very high LDL on low carbohydrate diets called "Lean Mass Hyper Responders (LMHR)." Today I walk you through that video, and want we can actually glean from this interesting study. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Background 01:30 - Study Overview 04:18 - Results 05:20 - …
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Why I Agree With Peter Attia About Biohackers... (BLA Bonus Episode 15)
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The biohacker community is quite polarizing. There are lots of controversial opinions, and little hard facts. Although there is plenty of good that comes from this community, it isn't without its problems. In this podcast I discuss a recent video from Peter Attia, MD and add my thoughts to the discussion. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Feeling Fru…
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Are Microplastics Giving Us Heart Disease? (BLA Bonus Episode 14)
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A recent study came out that found microplastics in carotid plaques of patients, and the internet went bananas. Today, we are going to go through that article and talk about what the article does, and doesn’t show when it comes to plastics and heart disease. Let’s go! Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my newest content. No spam...I hate spa…
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Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Your Risk Of Death? (BLA Bonus Episode 13)
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Did you see the headline that said intermittent fasting increases your risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 91%!?! Do you wonder where in the world that number came from? Well today in the podcast we will go through the research that lead to this sensationalist headline and I’ll let you know if you should really be worried or not. Sign up f…
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Death is coming. I'm not here to try and scare you, but so far death is undefeated. So, our goal should be to live as healthy of a life as possible, for as long as possible. But how do we do that? Well, exercise can play a huge role in that. In this week’s podcast we will talk about how both strength and resistance training are critically important…
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S5E10- Exercise For Cancer Prevention and Treatment
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Cancer. I bet even hearing that it strikes a feeling of uneasiness in you and I don’t blame you. However, we all know some one, or maybe you have been affected yourself by cancer, so there is unfortunately no hiding from it. As we learn more and more about cancer, we are learning that exercise can have big impacts on the prevention and prevention o…
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S5E9- Exercise For Bone Health and Osteoporosis
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Nobody wants to have weak bones as they age. It can lead to an increased risk of fractures, and overall makes you more fragile. But what if we could either prevent or slow down osteoporosis with exercise? Well that’s what we are going to dive into today. Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my newest content. No spam...I hate spam. Click Here:…
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You may have heard someone say that you shouldn't run because it will give you arthritis. Or that you shouldn't workout with arthritis because it might make it worse. Well, today I'm going to share with you the data on all things exercise and osteoarathritis. Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my newest content. No spam...I hate spam. Click …
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One of the most important things you can do for your health is to control your blood sugars, and one of the most powerful tools that we have to do just that is exercise. In this episode we are going to dive a little deeper on how you can use exercise as a way to manage your blood sugars for the better. Let's go! Sign up for my free newsletter to re…
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With depression symptoms at an all time high, is there something better that we can offer our patients than just anti-depressants? Today we talk about how we can use exercise as medicine to help treat depression. Let's get into it! Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my newest content. No spam...I hate spam. Click Here: https://www.jrennickem…
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Sleep. It seems like in our modern society we can never get enough sleep, and we know it is good for our health. However, most people tend to prioritize things like exercise instead of sleep, but is it possible that exercise can also help you sleep better? In this episode we are going to dive a little deeper on how you can use exercise as a way to …
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One of the most important things you can do for your health is to control your blood sugars, and one of the most powerful tools that we have to do just that is exercise. In this episode we are going to dive a little deeper on how you can use exercise as a way to manage your blood sugars for the better. Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my n…
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There's a really good chance that either you or somebody you know has been told that they have high cholesterol. Now the specific saying "high cholesterol" is a whole podcast in and of itself, but most people in my clinic want to know if there is anything they can do short of medications that might help lower their cholesterol. So today we are goin…
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S5E2 How Exercise Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
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What if I told you that exercise could be just as effective at lowering your blood pressure than medicine can be? Does that seem a little far fetched? Well in today's podcast we are going to talk all about how effective exercise really can be for lowering your blood pressure! Sign up for my free newsletter to receive my newest content. No spam...I …
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What if I told you that exercise could be as potent as some medications? Would you believe me? Well in today's podcast we are going to talk all about the concept of exercise as medicine, and how we can think about using exercise as means to a healthier life. Sign up for my free newsletter to receive analysis, reviews, and my interpretations of the …
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When To Think About Starting A Medication (BLA Bonus Episode 12)
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Most people, including myself, don't want to be on any medications. It's definitely not ideal, and can be fear inducing, but when should you seriously start considering taking a medication for a medical condition that you have? Well in this podcast I'll give you three scenarios where I think it's reasonable to consider taking a medication. I hope y…
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Questions from the Internet (BLA Bonus Episode 11)
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Today I answer a few questions from the internet including: 1. Whether it is better to work out 6x per week or 3x per week 2. What's the deal with stretching? 3. Discuss a nuanced lipid clinical scenario I hope you enjoy! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Working out 6 vs 3x/week? 06:13 - What’s The Deal With Stretching? 14:11 - Lipid scenario 19:25 …
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How To Spot A Fraud Online (BLA Bonus Episode 10)
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Do you want to know the one secret that everybody is keeping from you about how to live your most healthy life? You won't find this on youtube or instagram, and they won't tell you this because it will cost lots of people a ton of money. You ready for it? Well the secret is.... don't ever listen to someone who says there is one thing that will chan…
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Fitness Trends for 2023 (BLA Bonus Episode 9)
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What were the biggest trends for exercise in 2023? Was it home gyms like during the COVID lock down days? Or have we moved on from that? Well in this episode we are going to talk about the biggest trends in exercise for 2023, and I'll add in my thoughts on where we are heading next. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Exercise as medicine overvi…
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How To Stay On Track During The Holidays (BLA Bonus Episode 8)
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With the holidays in full swing, it's easy to get off track with your goals and habits. In fact, I think it's safe to say that we all have done it before, so the million dollar question how do we manage the holidays and not feel bad about it? In today's bonus podcast I'll talk about my approach to the holidays. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 …
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S4E15- Tackling Social Media’s Thoughts About Testosterone
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Testosterone is one of the most hotly talked about topics in health and fitness, so it's hard to know what to make of all the noise. In this video I break down some of the most popular YouTube Shorts that discuss Testosterone. I hope you find this helpful! Sign up for my free newsletter to receive analysis, reviews, and my interpretations of the mo…
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Maybe you don't have time to listen to all 13 previous episodes of this season's podcast but still want to learn about testosterone... well then you are in luck! In this episode I give you an overview of all the highlights that I covered during this season on testosterone. It's not comprehensive by any means, but if you listen to this then you will…
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S4E13- How Does Sleep Affect Testosterone?
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How bad can it really be for your testosterone if you don't get enough sleep each night? Is it really that big of a deal? Does sleep even effect testosterone at all? Well that is the exact question in this week's podcast! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Where did this idea start? 03:20 - What is the mechanism behind the relationship of sleep and tes…
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S4E12 - Does Testosterone Improve Depression?
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Depression is a global pandemic, and the WHO has actually predicted it will be the leading cause of disability worldwide by 2030. We have some good options, but are always looking for additional treatment modalities, so some people have come up with the idea that testosterone might be good for depressive symptoms. Some people claim that testosteron…
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S4E11- Are Testosterone Levels Declining For Men?
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Testosterone is a hot topic on social media these days, and you won't have a hard time finding lots so called experts telling you how to quickly fix your testosterone. However, one specific claim I've seen quite a few times is that testosterone values are declining for males in general, but is that actually the case? In this podcast episode we cove…
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S4E10- How Diet Affects Your Testosterone
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If you search the word testosterone into youtube you will get thousands of videos telling you how you can increase your testosterone through diet alone. There are a lot of people making some pretty insane claims, but which of these claims actually have any evidence? Today I'm going to walk you through the two main concepts for eating a diet that pr…
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S4E9: How to exercise to optimize your testosterone
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If you search the word testosterone into Youtube you will get thousands of videos telling you how you can increase your testosterone with various exercises. There are a lot of people making some pretty insane claims, but which of these claims actually have any evidence? Today I'm going to walk you through the evidence on which type of exercise actu…
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S4E8: Does eating soy ruin your testosterone levels?
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If you follow nutrition influencers on social media then you may have heard someone say that eating soy products can tank you testosterone levels. But is that actually true? in this episode we are going to dive into where this idea came from and if soy actually is bad for your testosterone levels. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - The Origins …
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S4E7: Is testosterone bad for your heart?
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One of the biggest concerns people have with testosterone replacement therapy is that they have heard it can be bad for their heart. Well is that true? In this episode we look to answer the question whether or not testosterone increases your risk for cardiovascular disease? Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:11 - Origins of the idea of T and CVD ris…
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S4E6 Can your low testoterone be linked to obesity?
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If you have gained some weight and don't feel like your normal self, it is very common for some people to blame your testosterone levels... and you may be right... kind of. See, your testosterone levels may be low, but that actually may be coming from gaining extra weight. In this episode of the podcast we talk all about how obesity and testosteron…
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S4E5 The problem with testosterone lab tests
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Whether you realized it or not, getting and interpreting a testosterone test is not as easy as you think it would be. There are lots of nuances that you have to consider before you can even make a diagnosis, and simply put, one test is not enough. In this podcast I go through a bunch of the reasons why testosterone tests are so variable, and what m…
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S4E4 Endocrine Society Guidelines- Testosterone Treatment and Monitoring
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In this three part series I will be going through the Endocrine Society Guidelines for managing patients with testosterone for hypogonadism. This is a pretty dense document, so this paper will be broken up into three different podcasts covering various aspects of the paper. Podcast 1: Basic physiology of testosterone and the types of hypogonadism P…
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S4E3 Endocrine Society Guidelines- How to Diagnose Hypogonadism
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In this three part series I will be going through the Endocrine Society Guidelines for managing patients with testosterone for hypogonadism. This is a pretty dense document, so this paper will be broken up into three different podcasts covering various aspects of the paper. Podcast 1: Basic physiology of testosterone and the types of hypogonadism P…
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