TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY FOR MEN

Why TRT is Good For You?

Testosterone is the male sex hormone in charge of not only the male characteristics but also health in general. While it is the dominant hormone in males, it is also beneficial in women. Low testosterone is also referred to as low-T or testosterone deficiency. The testosterone levels in men might deplete because of various reasons but regardless of the reason for its decline, the low levels in the body might have serious implications on the body. To that end, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is done to counter low-T.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a form of treatment used for managing low testosterone levels in men. It is also known as Androgen Replacement Therapy and is only recommended after hypogonadism diagnosis. The hormone is administered into the body through different methods, including oral medications, topical creams & gels, intermuscular injections, and transdermal patches.

You might experience some of the symptoms which are a sign of testosterone deficiency, but it might not be an indication that you suffer from it. 

The culprit for the feelings described above may be low testosterone. Low levels of this essential male hormone can lead to a range of distressing symptoms:

1) Increase in abdominal fat
2) Decreased libido/sexual performance
3) Lower energy levels
4) Sleep disturbance
5) Poor erection quality/quantity
6) Less drive and competitiveness
7) Loss of lean muscle mass and strength
8) Slower recovery from exercise and injury
9) Gradual slowing of mental function and memory

If the symptoms we’ve described hit home, it’s time to come in for a free consultation about your hormone health.

Low testosterone can be caused by several conditions, but one of the most common reasons for low testosterone levels is the onset of andropause. Like menopause in women, andropause is a medical term for a transitional time in men that begins around the mid-forties, or sometimes even earlier. During andropause, normal aging kicks off a process that causes hormones to dwindle by about one to two percent a year. That’s when symptoms associated with aging may begin to appear.

Symptoms of low testosterone are now appearing in more men than ever before. A 2007 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism noted that testosterone levels for the average American man across age brackets were notably lower than in previous decades. Today’s average 60-year-old can expect to have lower testosterone levels than a 60-year-old would have had in the 80s. This holds true with men in every age group, and scientists can only speculate as to the cause. It’s clear that men today have to be more vigilant about their hormone levels.

We’re not just seeing the effects of low testosterone in men who are moving towards andropause. Younger men, especially men who are overweight or obese, may also have deficient levels of testosterone. An initial deficiency in testosterone can lead to a destructive cycle since mild deficiency can encourage weight gain and inactivity, which may then contribute to a further decrease in testosterone. Fat actually produces a form of the female hormone estrogen that’s usually present only in very small amounts in men. This excess estrogen can wreak havoc on hormone balance.

Low testosterone can severely impact your quality of life regardless of how old you are. Don’t hesitate to advocate for your male health even if you think you’re “too young.” You can put a stop to the cycle of imbalance and get your hormones back on track, which will support a healthier future and stave off problems associated with testosterone deficiency, including osteoporosis and sexual dysfunction.