The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
Dr. Michael Eisenberg: Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Eisenberg, MD, a urologist and professor specializing in male sexual function and fertility at Stanford University. Based on his clinical work and research, he is considered a top world expert on male sexual and reproductive health. We discuss testosterone levels and what really impacts them, testosterone therapy, sperm quality and counts, penile and testicular health and function, pelvic floor and prostate and urinary tract health, erectile function and dysfunction and the various causes and treatments for common male sexual, hormonal and reproductive challenges. We also address post-finasteride syndrome and trends in penile length. This episode is rich in actionable information about men’s sexual and reproductive health, including key tests and at-home evaluations, and the behavioral, nutritional, exercise and prescription-based tools that can support male sexual and reproductive health.
For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Dr. Michael Eisenberg
(00:01:49) Sponsors: ROKA & Eight Sleep
(00:04:20) Sperm Quality, Geographic & Environmental Factors
(00:12:00) Fertility & Sperm Quality; Testosterone, Cell Phones & Heat
(00:19:26) Testosterone, Age, Obesity
(00:26:49) Tool: Optimize Sperm Quality, Exogenous Testosterone, hCG
(00:35:26) Sponsor: AG1
(00:36:57) Tool: Lifestyle Factors & Sperm Quality, Alcohol
(00:43:27) Sperm Quality, Recreational & Over-the-Counter Drugs, Cannabis
(00:46:56) High-Impact Sports, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Pituitary & Testosterone
(00:49:55) Bicycling, Numbness & Sexual Dysfunction; Walking & Testosterone
(00:55:39) Exogenous Testosterone Therapy & Cancer
(00:58:39) Sponsor: LMNT
(00:59:57) Sexual & Urinary Health, Nighttime Urination
(01:03:12) Sleep & Semen Quality; Overall Health
(01:09:19) Tool: Sperm Analysis & Overall Health; Sperm Banking
(01:13:21) Paternal Age & Puberty Trends; Older Fathers & Child Health Risk
(01:26:42) Tool: Prostate Health, Urination; Tadalafil (Cialis)
(01:33:02) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs); Erectile Dysfunction Causes
(01:38:21) Blood Flow & Erectile Dysfunction, Medication; Cardiovascular Health
(01:44:30) Mechanical Erectile Dysfunction Treatments; Peptides; Delayed Ejaculation
(01:52:36) Pelvic Floor Health, Urology & Physical Therapy; Split-Stream Urination
(01:59:03) Penile Length & Trends; Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Puberty
(02:09:01) Hair Loss, Dutasteride, Finasteride & Sexual Health; Post-Finasteride Syndrome
(02:16:11) Clomiphene, Testosterone & Estrogen Signaling
(02:19:31) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Therapy; Prolactin, Estrogen
(02:24:15) Varicocele; Peyronie’s Disease
(02:27:26) Testis & Cancer Risk; Insurance, Blood Profiles & Semen Analysis
(02:35:03) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac