In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Mohit Khera, board-certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he holds the F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology, to tell women the truth about testosterone — the hormone women actually make more of than estrogen, yet still cannot access in a single FDA-approved formulation. Dr. Khera explains why testosterone is one of the most biologically active hormones in the female body, with receptors in the brain, heart, bone, muscle, and genitalia, and why the research to prove its full benefits for women has simply never been funded. He walks through what low testosterone really looks like, how to get tested properly, why women with low libido are so often handed an SSRI that makes things worse, the truth about pellets, creams, and injections, which side effects are reversible and which are not, and the red flags to watch for when looking for a prescriber. He also shares why sexual dysfunction is a couple's disease, what he calls the "hormonally dangerous decade," and the one intervention he's found that makes women feel even better than hormones. Guest links: * Dr. Mohit Khera (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/drmohitkhera/ * Dr. Mohit Khera (X) https://twitter.com/DrMohitKhera * Dr. Mohit Khera (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmohitkhera/ * Dr. Mohit Khera (Website) https://drmohitkhera.com/ * Dr. Mohit Khera at Baylor College of Medicine https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/mohit-khera-24469 Books: * "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book * "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver https://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z For full show notes, please visit: https://bit.ly/4qOxyCl Testosterone for women is often misunderstood. Dr. Mohit Khera explains the science, dosing, and why this hormone matters. Dr. Mohit Khera joins me to set the record straight on why testosterone is not just a male hormone. It is a biologically active hormone with receptors throughout the female body, yet it remains one of the most under-researched areas of medicine. We discuss why funding gaps persist and how this lack of data affects your care options. We cover the realities of low testosterone, including how to test accurately and what symptoms to watch for. You will learn the difference between various delivery methods like creams, pellets, and injections, along with the truth about side effects and reversibility. Whether you are dealing with female sexual dysfunction or simply looking to optimize your health during the menopause transition, this conversation provides a clear guide on navigating menopause hormone therapy safely. Subscribe for weekly menopause health breakdowns, and tell me in the comments: what is the biggest myth about hormones you have heard? Never miss an episode—sign up for The 'Pause Life Newsletter: https://thepauselife.com/pages/newsletter Medical Disclaimer: The information, including opinions and recommendations, on this platform is meant for informational and educational purposes only. Mary Claire Media, LLC, the unPAUSED podcast, and The 'Pause Life are not medical organizations. Medical advice or medical diagnosis cannot be provided to you through the platform, any associated website, or customer portals. Using this platform does not establish a patient-physician relationship.