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Biote Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men: What You Need to Know
Are you worried about low testosterone (low T)? Are you wondering if testosterone replacement therapy might be right for you? In this video, Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord discusses the benefits of Biote testosterone pellets and how they compare with other forms of TRT.
NOTE: This content is meant to be educational in nature, not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about your specific health needs.
📒 NOTES & RESOURCES 📒
✅ Dr. Brajtbord’s bio: www.greaterbostonurology.com/providers/dr-jonathan-s-brajtbord-m-d
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:08 Dr. Brajtbord's approach to hormonal health
2:11 Why do hormones like testosterone matter?
4:50 What do hormones do?
6:08 What is hypogonadism or low T?
7:57 More younger men have low T
11:01 What does the literature and data say?
11:58 Low T is a clinical diagnosis, not just a lab diagnosis
13:10 Benefits of elevating testosterone
17:45 Some context about hormone replacement therapy
20:12 Bioidentical vs synthetic testosterone
20:53 Oral testosterone
21:25 Creams, gels, and patches
21:54 Injections
23:32 Pellet therapy
26:11 Review of why hormones matter
26:47 Biote testosterone replacement therapy
29:16 Insurance considerations
30:40 Next steps if you're interested in Biote
32:46 Audience questions
32:56 Low T treatments that are covered by insurance
34:23 How long has Biote been in business?
35:57 Switching from intramuscular injection to the pellets
38:31 What about men with enlarged prostates?
41:18 Recap and wrap-up
Visit the Greater Boston Urology website to learn more or to request an appointment with one of our urologists. www.greaterbostonurology.com/
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