Category: Men’s health

The Evolution of Masculinity: A History of Testosterone Therapy

From ancient eunuchs to the 2023 TRAVERSE trial – Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, traces the fascinating history of testosterone therapy and how modern evidence has finally overcome decades of fear.

Understanding the Link Between Weight and Testosterone: Why Your Doctor Recommends the Gym Before the Pharmacy

A landmark 2017 Mendelian randomization study of 7,446 men proves that obesity directly causes low testosterone. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains why weight loss is the first-line treatment.

A New Perspective: Understanding Testosterone and Prostate Cancer

Modern evidence challenges the old myth that testosterone fuels prostate cancer. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the Saturation Model and what it means for men with hypogonadism and PCa history.

Preventing Penile Prosthetic Infections: Lessons from the Frontlines of Orthopedic Surgery

How orthopedic infection-prevention protocols can dramatically reduce penile prosthesis complications. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the 5 evidence-based strategies borrowed from orthopedic surgery.

Testosterone Therapy: A Potential New Ally Against Depression?

A 2019 JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis of 27 clinical trials suggests testosterone therapy may significantly reduce depressive symptoms in men — even in those with normal testosterone levels. Dr. Soarawee (Dr. Pom), urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the evidence.

The Truth About Low Testosterone in 2024: What the Latest Science Means for You

Soarawee Weerasopone, Urologist Bangkok hospital Headquarter, Bangkok Samitivej Sriracha hospital, Chonburi As a urologist and research scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, a significant part of my day involves cutting through the noise surrounding men’s health to bring my patients the most accurate, up-to-date science. Few topics generate as much confusion—and aggressive marketing—as “Low T,” […]

Why Testosterone is the Ultimate “Barometer” of Men’s Health

As a urologist specializing in Men’s Health, I spend a lot of time talking with patients about testosterone. During my fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, shadowing Professor Mohit Khera, a powerful concept was reinforced: Testosterone is the single best barometer of a man’s overall health. When we think about low testosterone (often called “Low […]

Flexible cystoscopy: the indications

Another service that patients more likely requested to do is “Flexible cystoscopy”. Before talking anything about that, let’s dive in its history first. The first truly function cystoscopy was invented in 1878 by Carl-Friedrich Nitze and Leiter, at that time, it is called “Rigid cystoscopy” its shape is solid couldn’t flex or curving by the […]

How does Water Vapor therapy shrink the prostate gland?

A ton of questions from patients on this new prostate treatment therapy! That’s why this article is being created to crystalize on how Water Vapor prostate therapy can shrinks the prostate gland. We all know that Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is commonly found in a gentleman who are more than 50 years old. By its […]

Water Vapor therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia – Patient instructions

The advancement of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment technology is now toward the “minimal invasive procedure”. The Water Vapor therapy is a day-care procedure which takes less than 10 minutes. This topic focuses on post-procedure patient instructions. What is Benign Prostatic disease? Would you possibly get rid of it? Right after Water Vapor therapy Within […]