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Testosterone changes in men can be experienced throughout a lifetime and are not considered uncommon. Testosterone replacement therapy for men can help to improve health and quality of life.
Low testosterone levels can be attributed to aging or certain medical conditions. Diet, exercise and certain medications can also affect testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement therapy is recommended when a male has low testosterone levels or is experiencing low testosterone symptoms. Hypogonadism is one of the main conditions in which testosterone replacement therapy is used. Hypogonadism is when the testes fail to produce enough normal levels of testosterone, Primary hypogonadism stems from an issue in the testicles and secondary hypogonadism is a problem in the pituitary gland, that signals testosterone production. Testosterone replacement therapy can help restore normal levels of testosterone and replenish sexual function.
How Do I Know If I Have Low Testosterone?
The symptoms of low testosterone in men can include:
- brittle or weak bones
- low sperm count
- depression
- difficulty sleeping
- decreased sexual appetite
- inexplicable weight gain.
The benefits of testosterone replacement for men are that it balances the hormones in the body to help be more focused, have increased energy and to be healthier overall.
Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Right For Me?
There are a number of people who opt to use testosterone replacement therapy options to better their existing condition to improve athletic performance, lose weight, increase energy, increase sexual function and performance and gain additional muscle mass. However, the risks of high testosterone levels, especially those in younger males, has been proven to affect sperm count adversely. If found present in the professional sports world, it can be cause for termination. Therefore, a proper diagnosis, determined by professional testing is required to reap the benefits of using testosterone replacement therapy. To determine how much testosterone is in your body, blood tests are typically conducted to get a clearer and more precise picture. The only way to be sure you have low testosterone levels to be eligible for treatment, is to be tested. Depending on the results returned, your levels will control treatment. Treatment options can include pills, creams, injections or patches to boost the hormone levels. You will have to find the right dosage, which will take time, while monitoring your body to see if there are any improvements or new symptoms.To see results, one must realize testosterone replacement therapy won’t happen overnight, differing with each individual. There are millions of males that have low testosterone levels but display no symptoms and deteriorate further without getting the proper treatment. The methods of supplements are skin patches, gels, mouth patches, injections, and implants and they can all improve your levels. One recent study of around 44,000 men with low testosterone levels, found men who used testosterone replacement therapy to treat symptoms of low testosterone levels had a 33% lower risk of heart attacks and stroke compared to those who didn't receive any hormone therapy. There have also been some studies that found no increase of prostate cancer among the males that take testosterone compared to males that don't take testosterone. Testosterone levels can also be adjusted or increased with proper diet and exercise.
Since hormone levels can affect so many physical and psychological aspects of health, determining your unique situation could be key to bettering quality of life or uncovering more serious conditions. Call us today to see if HRT is right for you!
