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What We’re Learning About TRT and Breast Cancer Risk
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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/drbrendanmcca
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