Urologists answer your questions about testosterone replacement therapy | TRT
By Rena Malik, M.D. · published · 23:28 · 1.4M views when we checked · Clinician: Rena Malik, MD
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What this video covers
This is a question-and-answer video from the channel of Rena Malik, M.D., a urologist and pelvic surgeon, published on 7 December 2021 and running 23 minutes 28 seconds. According to its description, she is joined by Dr. Clavell, another board-certified urologist, to answer viewer questions about testosterone replacement therapy. The description says this therapy is used for men with low testosterone or hypogonadism.
The description names the questions the video takes on: what testosterone does for the body, how to raise it without medication, whether TRT is safe, and whether it treats erectile dysfunction. The chapters show the running order. The video starts with a definition of TRT and its benefits, then covers natural approaches (alcohol, vitamin D, sunlight), safety, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, low T clinics, side effects, having children while on TRT, the cost of hCG, bioidentical testosterone, and coming off therapy. The metadata does not say what either doctor concludes on any of these points, so this page does not summarize their answers.
This is the creator's own channel. The description promotes a book pre-order, a free live masterclass, appointment booking and a paid membership. It also links to an Amazon storefront and discount codes, and it labels those as affiliate links. The creator's disclaimer says the video is educational and is not medical advice.
Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.
Chapters
- 1:02The chapter list opens with a definition of testosterone replacement therapy, followed by a section on its benefits.
- 3:23A block on boosting testosterone naturally covers chronic alcohol use, vitamin D and sunlight.
- 7:07The safety discussion is followed by separate chapters on prostate cancer and on erectile dysfunction.
- 13:38Low T clinics and side effects each get their own chapter.
- 16:40The closing chapters address having kids on TRT, hCG cost, bioidentical testosterone and getting off therapy.
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Which programs let you message a clinician
From each program's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.
| Program | Message a clinician | Cost | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugiet | YesYou can message your doctor anytime in the portal, and unlimited follow-ups with your doctor are included in the price.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $99/mo | Visit |
| Henry Meds | YesYou and your provider exchange messages in a secure patient portal, and ongoing care is part of the plan price.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $129/mo | Visit |
| Brightmeds | YesA licensed doctor is one message away for your whole treatment, at no extra cost.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $191/mo | Visit |
| Rex MD | YesFollow-ups are free once treatment starts; you message your assigned provider through the member portal any time.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18/mo | Visit |
| Hims | YesYou can message a provider with questions at any time, for free.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $22/mo | Visit |
| Maximus | YesEvery protocol includes 24/7 messaging with your care team at no additional cost.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $24.99/mo | Visit |
| MangoRx | YesUnlimited access to licensed providers for any concerns, with ongoing provider support listed in the monthly plan; the page does not name the channel.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $59/mo | Visit |
| PeterMD | YesUnlimited free consultations and 24/7 access to your medical team; the page says access and consults, not messaging by name.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | See review | Visit |
| Hone Health | YesUnlimited messaging with your care team, plus a clinician meeting every 3 months, as part of the membership.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the paid Hone membership | See review | Visit |
| Male Excel | YesThe Medical Membership required for HRT gives unlimited access to medical providers for health questions.source, 2026-10-31 | Part of the required Medical Membership (price not stated on the page) | See review | Visit |
| Taurus Meds | Not foundThe site says it offers online access to licensed clinicians who adjust dosages, but never says you can message one. | Not stated | See review | Visit |
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