
Episode #27
Testosterone, Weight Loss & Men’s Mental Health: What TRT Can (and Can’t) Do
<p>How does testosterone really affect fat loss, mood, and overall health in men? And when is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) actually appropriate?</p><p>In Episode 27 of the SANAMethod Podcast, Associate Professor Kevin Lee joins Dan Lowry and Dr Richard Ralph to unpack the complex relationship between testosterone, obesity, insulin resistance and men’s mental health – with a particular focus on why TRT is more tightly regulated in Australia.</p><p>They break down what “functional hypogonadism” means, common testosterone reference ranges (~9–10 to 25–30 nmol/L), and how conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes can suppress testosterone levels – creating a vicious cycle...

