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Does Testosterone Actually Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?

A lot of people are wondering if there is a correlation between testosterone to prostate safety--does it actually cause cancer?

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Name: Rena Malik

Specialization: Urology

City: Irvine

About Dr:

Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and educating the general public. With over 300 million views and 2 million subscribers, her YouTube channel Rena Malik, M.D. has become a go-to destination for frank, evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Men’s Health Magazine named her as one of the top 10 health influencers in 2023. Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report and has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including the popular Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and Mel Robbins Podcasts.


Dr. Rena Malik specializes in sexual medicine and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) and is a Menopause Certified Menopause Practitioner. Her practice, Rena Malik, MD offers patient-focused, individualized care in bladder health, sexual dysfunction, hormone management, and the compassionate management of non-narcotic pelvic pain. She is located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, CA and sees patients virtually from the states of CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX and VA.


Dr. Rena Malik’s extraordinary contributions to the realm of urology have earned her the distinguished title of the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year. With a prolific portfolio boasting over 80 peer-reviewed publications, she continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation in the field of urology. She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals.


FAQ Highlights

Q: Does testosterone replacement therapy cause prostate cancer?

A: According to the Traverse trial, the largest randomized control trial on testosterone replacement therapy, there is no evidence to suggest that testosterone replacement therapy causes prostate cancer.

Q: Is prostate cancer hormonally sensitive?

A: Yes, prostate cancer is hormonally sensitive, which is why medications that decrease testosterone levels are often used to treat patients with prostate cancer.

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