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A Turning Point for Men’s Health

Last week marked a pivotal moment in the future of testosterone therapy.

Three of the most respected leaders in men’s health:
Dr. Mohit Khera,
Dr. Martin Miner,
and Dr. Abraham Morgentaler came together on an FDA expert panel to address long-standing barriers that have limited access to appropriate testosterone care.

This wasn’t about trends or opinions.
It was about science, evidence, and patient outcomes.

Key recommendations presented to the FDA included:

• Ending the “age-related” limitation
Many conditions increase with age—heart disease, hypertension, cancer—and we still treat them to improve quality of life. Testosterone deficiency deserves the same evidence-based approach.

• Removing testosterone from the controlled substances list
No other hormone is classified this way. Removing this designation would significantly reduce unnecessary access barriers for patients.

• Updating treatment thresholds to 350 ng/dL
Allowing therapy when symptoms and clinical signs are present—treating the patient, not just a number.

• Removing outdated prostate cancer warnings
Aligning labeling with current scientific evidence and eliminating fear-based obstacles to appropriate care.

This panel represents more than a policy discussion.
It signals a shift toward modern, data-driven hormone care that prioritizes patient health over outdated assumptions.

At Brite, we stand firmly behind science-led medicine, individualized care, and policies that reflect what the evidence actually shows—not what history has left behind.

Progress happens when medicine evolves.
This was one of those moments.

@menopausedoctor Dr. Daved Rosensweet is back for yet another engaging and informative conversation about hormones.  Bioidentical Hormones Explained: Midlife Health for Women (and Men Too!) with Dr. Daved Rosensweet - Episode 290 releases tomorrow! Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Be sure you’re following on all platforms.  Go to sandykruse.ca to find out where. Essential takeaways Dr. Rosensweet emphasizes: Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate virtually every function in the body, from how we sleep, to how we burn energy, to our mood, memory, and even our capacity for intimacy. Without balanced hormones, the body loses its ability to communicate with itself effectively. As we age, hormones decline. That’s not a flaw of the body; it’s a natural part of human biology. But those declines are directly linked with the symptoms most people assume are just ‘getting older’ including fatigue, brain fog, muscle loss, low libido. Balanced hormones don’t just make you feel better day-to-day; they protect against osteoporosis, cardiovascular decline, diabetes, and even cognitive decline. They’re not just about quality of life; they’re about longevity and prevention. We often underestimate how profoundly hormones affect the brain. Depression, anxiety, irritability - many times, these are not just psychological, they’re biochemical. Restoring hormonal balance can feel like someone turned the lights back on inside. When hormones are in balance, people have the energy, confidence, and capacity to live fully. Hormones are the foundation of personalized medicine.  Every patient’s hormonal profile is unique. You’ll learn details about these important points and more on Monday. #menopausehelp #podcastofinstagram #menopausesymptoms #estradiol #womenshormones #sandyknutrition #hormonereplacement #healthpodcast