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#85 - Erektionsstörungen, Libido & Testosteron | PD Dr. Marco Randazzo bei Männergesundheit
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#85 - Erectile Dysfunction, Libido & Testosterone | PD Dr. Marco Randazzo at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Male sexuality is far more than pleasure and performance; it's a key marker for physical and mental health. In this episode of the Men's Health Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Apasu speaks openly and in depth with Swiss urologist Marco Randazzo about a topic that affects every man but is discussed far too rarely.

Why are erectile problems often an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease? Why is loss of libido not a normal sign of aging? And why do many men resort to the "blue pill" without understanding the actual cause? Marco clearly explains the biological basis of erections, the influence of hormones such as testosterone, dopamine, and prolactin, as well as the role of stress, pornography consumption, and societal influences.

Topics in this episode:

  • Why sexuality is a reflection of men's health

  • Erectile dysfunction as a warning sign for heart & blood vessels

  • The most common causes of loss of libido in men

  • How Viagra and similar drugs really work and when they are dangerous

  • Testosterone deficiency, hormone diagnostics & treatment options

  • Porn consumption, performance pressure & mental blocks

  • Why men need to learn to talk about sexuality earlier

If you want to understand what your body is trying to tell you through sexual changes - be sure to listen.

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