Episode 10 | Fertility and Other F Words

In this episode of Fertility and Other F Words, Dr. Amy Pearlman and Dr. Larry Lipshultz sit down with Mohit Kherafor a candid, practical discussion on testosterone and erectile function.

Dr. Khera is a board-certified urologist at Baylor College of Medicine, where he holds the F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology and directs the Laboratory for Andrology Research. His training includes Vanderbilt University, Boston University (MBA/MPH), the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (MD), residency at Baylor, and fellowship training in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

A national leader in men’s health and sexual medicine, Dr. Khera has served on American Urological Association guideline panels, led multiple FDA-approved clinical trials, and most recently was President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

In this episode, we cover
• Why testosterone is a powerful marker of a man’s current and future health
• What the science really says about testosterone, aging, and prostate cancer
• How lifestyle changes can improve testosterone, sexual function, and overall wellbeing

Key takeaways
• Testosterone has benefits far beyond simply restoring levels to the normal range
• Testosterone is a strong indicator of a man’s overall health now and in the future
• Low testosterone increases risk for heart disease and osteoporosis and is associated with mood changes and metabolic syndrome
• Emerging evidence suggests intermittent high-dose testosterone may benefit select men with prostate cancer
• Declining testosterone is more closely linked to increasing comorbidities than to aging alone
• Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer
• Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction can meaningfully improve testosterone levels and sexual function
• Improving sexual health through lifestyle changes often serves as a gateway to improving overall health

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