Rena Malik, MD Podcast: Optimizing Health, Sex & Relationships with Science Backed Tips from Leading Experts Moment:How to Boost Testosterone Naturally and Interpret Your Testosterone Lab Values Ft. Dr. Mohit Khera
Jun 25, 2025
Dr. Mohit Khera, a urologist specializing in men's health and testosterone, joins the conversation to debunk myths surrounding testosterone therapy. He emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and discusses how lifestyle factors like sleep and stress significantly influence testosterone levels. The talk also navigates the complexities of testosterone trials, the potential risks of anabolic steroids, and the relationship between testosterone and estrogen management. Tune in for insights that can help optimize men's health naturally!
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Testosterone's Role in ED Treatment
- Testosterone helps some men with erectile dysfunction, especially those with low testosterone and fewer health issues.
- It boosts effectiveness of ED drugs like Viagra in hypogonadal men who don't respond initially.
Limitations of TRAVERSE Trial on T Effects
- Many patients in the TRAVERSE trial were older, sick, and some lacked sexual partners, limiting erectile function improvement.
- Testosterone levels achieved in the trial may have been insufficient to cause significant benefits.
Prostate and Cardiovascular Safety of T
- Testosterone raises PSA and prostate volume if starting below 250 ng/dL, but levels plateau after moderate increases.
- Cardiovascular risk differs with testosterone formulation; some small findings need cautious interpretation.