The Sex Doctors

From Poverty to Medical Pioneer: The Incredible Story of Dr. Abdulmaged Traish

June 15, 2026·1h 26m
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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler welcome Dr. Abdulmaged Traish, world-renowned hormone researcher and professor emeritus at Boston University, to talk about his incredible journey from growing up in a poor village with no electricity or running water to becoming one of the world's leading experts in testosterone and steroid hormone research. 00:00 Meet Dr. Abdulmaged Traish – Dr. Abdulmaged Traish shares his remarkable journey from a small farming village in Libya to becoming one of the world's leading hormone researchers. 02:34 From Libya to Boston University – Hear how determination, curiosity, and resilience helped Dr. Traish overcome extreme hardships and build an extraordinary academic career. 28:26 Steroid Science to Sexual Medicine – Dr. Traish explains how his research evolved from steroid hormones and biochemistry into groundbreaking work in sexual medicine. 41:14 JAMA Testosterone Scare – The discussion breaks down the controversial JAMA study that sparked widespread concerns about testosterone therapy and cardiovascular risk. 46:04 Teaching Critical Reading – Dr. Traish highlights the importance of questioning research, analyzing data carefully, and avoiding misleading scientific conclusions. 01:01:46 Testosterone Science and Women – The conversation explores the often-overlooked role of testosterone in women's health, well-being, and sexual function. Resources: Vigen R, O'Donnell CI, Barón AE, et al. Association of Testosterone Therapy With Mortality, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke in Men With Low Testosterone Levels. JAMA. 2013;310(17):1829-1836. #scientistjourney #hormoneresearch #educationinspiration

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