Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!

Today he continues answering your most pressing questions about testosterone and hormone therapy in Part 2 of our Testosterone Q&A series.

In this episode, Dr. McCarthy dives into:

Why your labs can look "normal" while you still feel terrible

The difference between DHEA and actual testosterone therapy

The role of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in blocking free testosterone

The impact of chronic stress on hormone balance

Why testosterone creams might not be effective for everyone

How estrogen levels affect bone density and hormone optimization

🧬 Featuring insights backed by clinical experience and scientific literature, including:

🔬 Citations Zhu, Z., Zhao, J., Fang, Y. et al. (2021). Association between serum estradiol level, sex hormone binding globulin level, and bone mineral density in middle-aged postmenopausal women. J Orthop Surg Res 16, 648.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02799-3

Reginster, J.Y., et al. (1992). Minimal levels of serum estradiol prevent postmenopausal bone loss. Calcif Tissue Int, 51(5), 340–343. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00316876

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Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only instructor in the nation who teaches BioHRT on live patients. Physicians travel to Arizona to take his course and integrate it into their own practices. Besides hormone replacement therapy, Dr. McCarthy has spoken nationally and locally before physicians on topics such as weight loss, infertility, nutritional therapy and more.

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!

In this episode, I’ll be responding to your questions and comments. As always, thank you for being part of this community. Your questions fuel these episodes — and I’m honored to keep showing up for you. 🧪 Have questions about your labs? Drop them in the comments — I may cover them in the next episode. 💬 Yes, I do read them (even in movie previews).

Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only instructor in the nation who teaches BioHRT on live patients. Physicians travel to Arizona to take his course and integrate it into their own practices. Besides hormone replacement therapy, Dr. McCarthy has spoken nationally and locally before physicians on topics such as weight loss, infertility, nutritional therapy and more.

Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Let us know in the COMMENTS if you have any questions or what you may want Dr. McCarthy to talk about next!

Check out Dr. Brendan McCarthy's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-...

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbrendanmccarthy

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/drbrendanmccarthy

Clinic Website: www.protealife.com

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!

In this episode, he dives deep into the powerful potential, and the necessary precautions, of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in women. He shares why this once-taboo treatment is gaining traction, how it may reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 50%, and why lab testing and clinical nuance are absolutely non-negotiable. Dr. McCarthy also addresses medical betrayal, the rise of influencer-driven misinformation, and what it means to receive care rooted in science, safety, and trust. If you've ever been confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed by hormone therapy conversations, this one’s for you.

🧬 Topics covered:

TRT’s anti-proliferative effects on breast tissue

The importance of lab work and metabolite monitoring DHT, estradiol, and aromatization explained

The ethical issues around "lab-free" prescribing

Why nuance matters more than ever in women’s hormone care

Citation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11EPfPIotgAeCTr69wHGvErBNafGUipF5/view?usp=sharing

Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr McCarthy s the only instructor in the nation who teaches BioHRT on live patients. Physicians travel to Arizona to take his course and integrate it into their own practices. Besides hormone replacement therapy, Dr. McCarthy has spoken nationally and locally before physicians on topics such as weight loss, infertility, nutritional therapy and more.

Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Let us know in the COMMENTS if you have any questions or what you may want Dr. McCarthy to talk about next!

Check out Dr. Brendan McCarthy's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-...

-More Links-

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbrendanmccarthy

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/drbrendanmccarthy

Clinic Website: www.protealife.com