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Susan Allen and Dr. Yael Joffe Host: Dr. Myles Spar, MD, MPH
Do you know that low testosterone in men is associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome and premature death? In fact, treating low T has been shown to help blood sugar control Yes – testosterone is a sex hormone and certainly affects sexual function in men, but like all hormones, it is important to be balanced for overall health.
Dr. Spar will discuss hormone imbalances in men – how to recognize the symptoms of low testosterone, low DHEA, or high Estrogen in men and how to assess these hormones from a comprehensive standpoint, equipping you with the knowledge of which male patients would benefit from nutritional, behavioral/lifestyle or medical interventions. He will cover possible approaches to the treatment you can use, whether a male patient is interested in hormone replacement or not.
Covered in this webinar:
- The problem of low testosterone in men
- How men present when they have low T, low DHEA or high Estradiol
- How to best test hormone levels
- Role of genetic tests in evaluating the likelihood of low levels or oncogenic risk (prostate cancer)
- Integrative/functional approach to sex hormone imbalance in men
Key Objectives:
- Recognize symptoms of low testosterone, low DHEA, and high estrogen in men
- Understand the appropriate comprehensive work-up for male sex hormone imbalance and implications of abnormalities
- Know which treatments to consider for men with abnormal sex hormone levels
1.5 CPE for RDNs
(others should submit to their credentialing boards)
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Presenter Bio:
Dr. Myles Spar, MD, MPH, is a highly sought-after medical expert in personalized and performance medicine, men’s health, advanced testing and integrative medicine.
Dr. Spar is an author, teacher, clinician and researcher, having published the book Optimal Men’s Health in 2020 with Oxford University Press. As a specialist in Integrative Men’s Health, he has advised NBA players, celebrities and executives on maximizing performance through optimizing health. He has contributed articles to the L.A. Times and Men’s Journal and has appeared on multiple national media outlets and is a clinical faculty member of the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Dr. Spar is the Chair of the American Board of Integrative Medicine and a veteran of Doctors Without Borders as field worker and board member. He is the recipient of the prestigious Bravewell Leadership Award, the highest honor in his field.
Dr. Spar is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine and practices in-person in New York City and virtually across the United States. He is also the medical director for 3×4 genetics.