by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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February 19, 2008

Better Sex Life? Better Health? LIVE CHAT Tonight at 9pm ET – Join Us and Get a Book!

January 27, 2009 03:49 PM EST (Updated: January 27, 2009 04:35 PM EST)
views: 1079 | rating: 10/10 (20 votes) | comments: 179

Join us for a live chat, tonight at 9pm ET to find out how you can enjoy overall better health this year.

Dr. Abe Morgentaler of Harvard Medical School will be joining us. He is the author of Testosterone for Life, which we recently gave away for reviews in this article. Abe will tell us how to have better cardiovascular health, how to avoid obesity, as well as educate us on all of the side effects of low testosterone. During the chat you can ask him questions, share tips and get advice from other members! Two Gather members who participate in the live discussion between 9-10pm ET will receive a copy of his book!

If you were already chosen to review Testosterone for Life please join us for this discussion. The chat is also open to everyone and will cover a range of topics that do not require the book! All discussion will take place here, in the comment field below. You must refresh your browser to see new comments.

Dr. Morgentaler has published widely on the topics of male sexual dysfunction, hypogonadism, and male reproductive disorders.  His particular area of interest is in the relationship of testosterone to prostate cancer. In addition to numerous publications in the urological literature, Dr. Morgentaler's work has appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and Fertility and Sterility.  He is also the author of the popular books The Male Body: A Physician's Guide to What Every Man Should Know About His Sexual Health (Simon and Schuster 1993), and The Viagra Myth: The Surprising Impact on Love and Relationships (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, October 2003). Dr. Morgentaler’s most recent book, Testosterone For Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health (McGraw-Hill) was published in November 2008. Dr. Morgentaler’s blog appears regularly at PsychologyToday.com on topics of sexuality and hormones.

 
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Comments: 179

Mary G. Jan 27, 2009, 4:25pm EST
I will not be at the chat this evening, as have been called into work. I have already posted my review of the book.
Samantha V. Jan 27, 2009, 4:38pm EST
I'll try to make it! :)
Kathryn E. Jan 27, 2009, 4:42pm EST
The book was great.
Diane H. Jan 27, 2009, 5:12pm EST
I will try to make it sounds interesting.
lynn a. Jan 27, 2009, 5:17pm EST
I only received the book in the mail yesterday and have not read it. But after reading the article above, I'll definitely be here. The relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer alone is worth the time. While I am not male, I am married to a male, and every male needs to know about this. Since my husband may not want to look into this, I will.
oh the JOKES!!!!
Iris D. Jan 27, 2009, 5:56pm EST
I will be there
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 7:39pm EST
ill be over:)
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 7:44pm EST
I hope to be able to join in!
Angela A. Jan 27, 2009, 7:58pm EST
No chat for me tonight.
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 8:52pm EST
I am here. I will go roam around a bit but I will return.
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 8:56pm EST
Im' here.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 8:58pm EST
im here too
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 8:58pm EST
I am back. Hi Shannon
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 8:59pm EST
hi connie
t b. Jan 27, 2009, 8:59pm EST
Lynn. When you finish the book please send me notication of your review.
My husbands father died of testicular cancer so I worry about my son, who is now 26. I'm very interested in this book. I know my husband won't give my son any guidence, so I feel I need to.

I'm so glad I wandered in here!
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 8:59pm EST
Have any of you read his book Testosterone for life?

I read most of it today. I skipped through it
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:01pm EST
TB,
My husband's father had Prostate cancer as did three of his Uncles. I am concerned about my husand as well. It is scary, isn't it?
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 9:01pm EST
I haven't read it but I"m interested in it so I can be informed for the men in my family and pass along info.
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:01pm EST
Hi Charity,
I just got my book yesterday evening
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:02pm EST
The book is only 196 pages long and the print is large but it has a lot of information in it
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:03pm EST
I havent read the book
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:03pm EST
information is the key
t b. Jan 27, 2009, 9:03pm EST
Yes Connie, and my son. I'm not the wife anymore, but I am my son's mother.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:04pm EST
is everyone here ???
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:04pm EST
It goes into Low Testosterone more than anything else. It touches many subjects. I have found that the men in my life WILL NOT go to the Dr.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:05pm EST
or we missing people
lol
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:05pm EST
its hard to get alot of men to the doctors
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:05pm EST
stubborn...lol
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Wheres the link?
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:06pm EST
TB,
I can imagine how you must worry.

Charity,
It does not look like the Dr is here or the person hosting the chat.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:06pm EST
hahahah i didnt think so ...oh well least i wasnt late this time...hahahah
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:06pm EST
Karen,
The discussion takes place here.
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:07pm EST
I didn't forget something and they didn't show up?
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:07pm EST
Hi robin
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:07pm EST
Hi robin your late...hahahah just joking
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:08pm EST
Thanks Connie, I'll stick around for a while then
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:08pm EST
Karen I know right...hahaha
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:08pm EST
I learned that testosterone has a lot to do with cardiovascular disease too. I had no idea. I have a lot to learn when it comes to mens health
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:08pm EST
Hi Robin
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:09pm EST
I did not get the book to read and I was hoping to get one tonight!
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Evidently there is a lot of research still needs to be done before they know a lot about Low T
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
behaving...hahah whats that
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
I'm dropping in.
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Dan,
I have found that to be true too. LOL
Good evening everyone
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Lynn,
HI
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Dan ...hahahah
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Hi Heather,
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:11pm EST
LOL Dan.
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:12pm EST
Hi Connie. I just read your comment about men not going to doctors. I can totally relate to that.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:12pm EST
good one robin
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:12pm EST
OK Where is the Dr???
And who is hosting this chat??
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 9:12pm EST
:)
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:12pm EST
I'm going to try that Dan, thanks for the tip! He he he
Is low testosterone something that effects primarily men, or women as well?
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:13pm EST
Lynn,
My husband said "Going to Drs are for Sissys"
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:13pm EST
I am hosting this chat...hahahhaha
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:13pm EST
The only time my husband has gone is when it's been an emergency. Our GP is awesome. So he does a complete checkup on him when something does go wrong.
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:13pm EST
Heather,
Did you get the book?
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:13pm EST
Connie, I think you are hosting the chat, or Charity or Robin? Anyone want to volunteer with ideas for better sex lives? Thought thats why we are here, lol
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 9:14pm EST
I was wondering the same thing
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:14pm EST
The book deals with men and the Dr is Dr. Morgentaler has published widely on the topics of male sexual dysfunction, hypogonadism, and male reproductive disorders. His particular area of interest is in the relationship of testosterone to prostate cancer.
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:14pm EST
Connie, I get "Don't fix what ain't broken!"
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:14pm EST
maybe its not EST?
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 9:15pm EST
I think Connie is doing a great job as host. Maybe they got the time wrong. :D
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:15pm EST
connie is the keeper of information so hit it connie tell Karen abotu some ideas for a better sex life ill host and you be the dr
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:15pm EST
We're getting 'up there' in age. Everything may work perfectly today but tomorrow may be another story.

I wish I would've gotten this book.
charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 9:15pm EST
hahah robin
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team Jan 27, 2009, 9:16pm EST
Hi everyone - Dr. Morgentaler will be joining us in a minute. There have been some technical difficulties unfortunately. Happy to see you all here!
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:16pm EST
Paging Dr. Morgantaler, please report to the chat!
Abraham Morgentaler Jan 27, 2009, 9:16pm EST
HI Everyone. Sorry I'm late- technical difficulties. Anyone care to talk about testosterone? How about sex?
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Hi Stefanie
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Thanks for the advice, Robin!
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Lead on! ;)
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Sex is good, I just want to keep it that way!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jan 27, 2009, 9:18pm EST
just dropping in cant stay!!
Hope you all have an awesome chat!
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Does polycystic ovary syndrome mean low testosterone in a woman and how does that affect her hormones?
No, Connie, I haven't been lucky enough to get a copy yet.
Mary M. Jan 27, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Just leaving a note to say hi. Not actually interested in this book right now. But thanks!
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:19pm EST
I was under the impression that it was the high testosterone level that gave you some of the symptoms of PCOS, am I wrong?
Sex is always a fun topic. I'm wondering what the effects of low testosterone are on the sex life from a woman's standpoint, as in, in her body.

And also, if low testosterone is something that can effect women as well.
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:20pm EST
I will post the chapter titles:
1 Recognizing the symptoms

2. Testosterone adn your health: Understanding testosterone

3. Could you have low Testosterone

4. What you should know about being evaluated for Low testosterone

5. Benefits of Testosterone Therapy

6. Treatment for low testosterone levels

7. Testosterone and prostate cancer

8 Risks, side effects and medical monitonering

9. Treating men who have a history of prostate cancer

10 The future of testosterone
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:20pm EST
Me too Heather!
Shannon W Jan 27, 2009, 9:20pm EST
What are symptoms of low testosterone?
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:21pm EST
Sorry for all the typos. I was just trying to keep the chat going until they arrived.
Abraham Morgentaler Jan 27, 2009, 9:21pm EST
Looks like we have a number of interesting folks online. Let me tell you why I wrote this book. There are just so many men we see in the office who have symptoms of low testosterone (I call it low T, for short), and never knew it. Often it was their wives or girlfriends who figured out there was something wrong. So I wanted people to have a clearer understanding of what low T is, what the symptoms are, and how it affects folks.
Kathryn E. Jan 27, 2009, 9:22pm EST
I read your book, Dr. Morgentaler, and loved it. I was very impressed by its level of detail, the medical information, myths dispelled, and really the importance of men getting checked - I think a lot of time or a fair bit of the time men may think, well, I am getting older, maybe the Viagra will work, well, life is just sort of blah, blah...and ignore what they should be doing: GETTING TESTED FOR Low T.

I am so happy to see this focus on men's health. We have had a lof ot focus on women's menopause (and glad to see more research in this area continuing, too) and men's menopause, the lowering of horomones is a necessary evolutionary phenom.... We shouldn't be reproducing after a certain age, but we can still be vital~
Abraham Morgentaler Jan 27, 2009, 9:23pm EST
I love all the comments from women! You guys tend to be so much more open than guys! Almost all of my work is with men, but I do pay attention to testosterone stories as they relate to women. The common symptom of low T for both men and women is reduced sex drive, and also difficulty achieving an orgasm.
Kathryn E. Jan 27, 2009, 9:23pm EST
I had a young woman student of mine recently who began to suffer hair loss. She was told it was likely because her T was low. She did go to her doctor back home, who found it was an iron deficiency. Problem solved.
Lynn R. Jan 27, 2009, 9:23pm EST
And Dr. Morgentaler, since I haven't read your book, what are the symptoms?
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:24pm EST
Thank you Connie for co-hosting the chat!
Kathryn E. Jan 27, 2009, 9:25pm EST
This comment actually relates to the discussion of women's menopause, but i really do not like it when doctors say, as Dr. Laura said in October on Oprah, that because a woman's hormones are lower after menopause, that her sex drive will necessariliy be lower.

I think men and women can do things to keep their sex drive up.

I am a case in point.
Interesting, so it can effect a woman's sex drive? At what point would you recommend a woman be tested for that- like what types of overall symptoms before it becomes a point of looking at low t?
lynn a. Jan 27, 2009, 9:25pm EST
Hi, Dr. Mergentaler, my husband is reading your book even as we speak.
Karen L. Jan 27, 2009, 9:25pm EST
What do you recommend Kathryn?
Abraham Morgentaler Jan 27, 2009, 9:26pm EST
Kathryn, Thanks for your kind words. One of the biggest myths about testosterone is that high levels will cause prostate cancer to grow more rapidly. This idea came from studies done in the 1940s. One of the "discoveries" I'm most proud of is re-reading the original paper that suggested that raising T made prostate cancer worse, and finding out that it was based on just one patient!
Connie C. Jan 27, 2009, 9:26pm EST
Do you think that family doctors often push viagra and other medications like it due to lack of knowledge? I know a man who was on high blood pressure pills and he could not ... well you know what. The Dr gave him several samples of viagra. The man quit taking his high blood pressure pills on his own and he was fine again
lynn a. Jan 27, 2009, 9:28pm EST
I don't think it would be wise not to take blood pressure medicine if prescribed on my own.
Abraham Morgentaler Jan 27, 2009, 9:28pm EST
Lynn, the most common symptoms of low T in men are: low or absent sexual interest, chronic fatigue (eg falling asleep after meals), depressed mood, irritability, loss of muscle mass. Often the women notice that their guy doesn't have the same get-up-and-go. He's lost his sense of enjoyment of life.