Episode 9: Low testosterone test: What labs to order, when to test
· 20:45
Learn which morning fasting labs to order to diagnose low testosterone, including LH, FSH, and free testosterone.
XY Files Podcast
Evidence-based men's health from Veedma, hosted by urologist Vladimir Kotlov, MD. We cover testosterone, sexual health, and longevity, grounded in clinical guidelines, not bro-science. Most low testosterone is reversible, so the focus is finding the cause and restoring your own testosterone before resorting to TRT.
Episodes
Episode 8: Low testosterone symptoms by age: Signs by decade
· 20:14
This episode explains how low testosterone symptoms vary by decade and why diagnosis requires both symptoms and labs.
Episode 7: What are the main low testosterone symptoms?
· 18:59
The most specific low testosterone symptoms are reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and loss of morning erections.
Episode 6: Medications that lower testosterone in men
· 19:28
This episode explains how medications and lifestyle factors can suppress testosterone and cause hypogonadism.
Episode 5: HPG axis explained: How testosterone is produced
· 19:29
This episode explains the HPG axis and how LH and FSH control testosterone production and treatment decisions.