Dr. Mohit Khera, MD: How Low Testosterone Influences Mental & Sexual Health

madman · Mar 25, 2025

Got you on lock!

In this conversation, Dr. Mohit Khera discusses the critical role of testosterone in men's health, its implications for various comorbid conditions, and the importance of lifestyle modifications. He emphasizes the need for regular testosterone level checks, especially for men over 40, and explores the interplay between testosterone and mental health.

This episode also covers:

The definition of low testosterone
Underlying causes of low testosterone, including obesity and stress
How to optimize testosterone levels with a holistic approach that includes diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management
The critical relationship between health span, sexual health, and preventative care
The importance of early screening for conditions like erectile dysfunction, which can signal underlying cardiovascular issues
The interconnectedness of hormonal health, particularly the balance of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone

Key Moments :

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mohit Khera
00:53 The Importance of Testosterone in Men's Health
03:12 Testosterone and Comorbid Conditions
06:23 The Interplay of Testosterone and Mental Health
08:09 Defining Low Testosterone
10:32 Understanding Testosterone Receptor Sensitivity
12:18 Optimizing Testosterone Levels
14:12 Concerns About Testosterone Over-Prescription
16:08 Underlying Causes of Low Testosterone
20:02 Symptoms of Low Testosterone
22:27 Lifestyle Modifications for Testosterone Optimization
23:24 The Importance of Health Span and Sexual Health
24:42 Early Screening and Preventative Care
25:53 Erectile Dysfunction as a Warning Sign
29:44 Testosterone in Women: A Neglected Topic
32:02 The Stigma Around Female Testosterone Therapy
35:12 Potential Benefits of Testosterone for Women
39:49 The Triangle of Hormonal Health: T, E, and P

madman · Mar 25, 2025

* if the CAG repeat is >27 that patient has an insensitive receptor

10:32 Understanding Testosterone Receptor Sensitivity
12:18 Optimizing Testosterone Levels
14:12 Concerns About Testosterone Over-Prescription

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*Average number of CAG repeats found was 23 ± 3.1, which is within the normal range as described by current literature

* Half of the patients (n=8) had [EF] subscores <14, indicating erectile dysfunction. However, Wilcoxon testing reveals that this difference is not significantly less than the cutoff (p=0.4375), a result likely due to the small sample size. These findings are consistent with the literature, which suggests that a correlation between CAG repeat length and erectile function only exists in eugonadal men.

* These data suggest that CAG repeat...

madman · Mar 25, 2025

* The triangle is testosterone, estradiol and progesterone

29:44 Testosterone in Women: A Neglected Topic
32:02 The Stigma Around Female Testosterone Therapy
35:12 Potential Benefits of Testosterone for Women
39:49 The Triangle of Hormonal Health: T, E, and P

madman · Mar 25, 2025

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