AboutStephen W. Leslie, MD Expertise Questions concerning erectile dysfunction, kidney stones and prostate disorders including prostate cancer. I have a special interest in kidney stone disease prevention.
Experience Full time practicing urologist with 20 years experience. Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the Medical College of Ohio. Editor in Chief of eMedicine Urology internet textbook. Author of only book written for patients by a urologist on the subject of kidney stones "The Kidney Stones Handbook". Inventor of the "Parachute" and "Escape" kidney stone baskets and the "Calculus" stone prevention analysis computer program.
Organizations American Urological Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society
Publications Men's Health, Journal of Urology, Urology, Healthwatch Magazine, Emergency Medicine Monthly, eMedicine, "The Kidney Stones Handbook", and numerous articles in various newspapers. He is also the editor of the Urology Board Review by McGraw-Hill used by urologists to study for their Board Certification Examinations.
Education/Credentials Graduate of New York Medical College with residencies completed at Metropolitan Hospital New York, Albany Medical Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison
Awards and Honors Thirlby Award of the American Urological Association.
Question Doc, i want to naturally increase my Testerone levels without shutting down my testicle production. Is there any way ? Im an athelete and my T level is 460. I want to get it too 650 to 800, would my doc give me some T shots if i ask you think ?
Answer Gino:
No reputable or licensed physician would do what you are asking. This is precisely the improper use of androgens that gets so many atheletes in trouble. Your testosterone level is normal and you should concentrate on exercise, training and a healthy diet. There is no way you can safely increase testosterone production without decreasing testicular function.
What is it you expect to gain from an increased testosterone level?
