Testosterone, Libido, and Infertility: Deep Dive on Men's Sexual Health, with Dr. Mohit Khera | Ep. 604
Aug 9, 2023
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Dr. Mohit Khera, a board-certified urologist and professor specializing in sexual medicine, joins to discuss men's sexual health. He sheds light on the silent struggles many men face with erectile dysfunction and the decline in testosterone levels globally. Khera explores innovative treatments like shockwave and stem cell therapy, the connection between testosterone and libido, and how lifestyle and medications can impact sexual health. He emphasizes the need for open discussions and proactive approaches to tackle these issues.
Open conversation about men's sexual health is important to address the prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its impact on mental and physical well-being.
Testosterone replacement therapy can improve libido in men with low testosterone levels, but comprehensive evaluation and lifestyle changes are also crucial.
There are various treatment options for erectile dysfunction, including oral pills, injections, vacuum devices, and surgeries, with factors like cost and personal preferences influencing the choice.
Prostatectomy and testicle removal have minimal impact on seminal fluid volume, debunking misconceptions about significant fluid loss.
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The Role of Testosterone in Libido and Overall Health
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Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
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The misconception about seminal fluid volume and prostatectomy
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Understanding Peyronie's Disease and its treatment options
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Addressing concerns about penis size and methods to increase length
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Megyn Kelly brings listeners and viewers a deep dive on men's sexual health, with Dr. Mohit Khera, a professor of urology and expert on the issue. They discuss how men don't focus on their sexual health in the same way women do, the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), ways men can prevent EDs, the decline of testosterone levels and sperm count worldwide, the causes of male infertility, discuss whether there is a cure for erectile dysfunction, what stem cell therapy is, how “shockwave therapy" works, the differences between Viagra and Cialis, other more substantial treatments of ED, the connection between testosterone and libido, how antidepressants can affect libido, the different ways to take testosterone, the reality of Peyronie's disease that men suffer from silently, testicular cancer risk factors, what parents should think about for their young boys, the balance with porn, new drugs that help increase women's libido, and more.
