Testosterone Therapy for Men

Testoserone Therapy for Men

If you are a man over the age of 35 and suffer from symptoms and problems associated with hypogonadism and relative andropause, we offer an extensive, cost effective therapy program designed to treat your specific needs.

The Male Menopause (Andropause)

Because testosterone levels decline gradually over a period of many years, most men (and women) are not aware of how much testosterone their bodies have actually lost. Testosterone is secreted by the testes and is a principal androgen or male sex hormone. It is also found in small quantities in the ovaries, cortices of the adrenal glands and placenta. Testosterone levels start to decline in men between the age of 30 and 40. Low testosterone levels can have negative effects on a man’s physical, mental and sexual health.

Testosterone has been given a "bad rep" because of its abuse in the use of anabolic steroids however testosterone replacement therapy is now widely accepted by most doctors for use in men and some women. The most common type of treatment for testosterone deficiency is known as testosterone replacement therapy and is prescribed to treat the symptoms and problems associated with hypogonadism and andropause. Hypogonadism is the term used to describe low levels of natural testosterone and andropause describes low-normal levels of natural testosterone.

Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency (Andropause)

If you think you suffer from testosterone deficiency ask yourself the following questions:

Is it harder to stay in good physical shape?
is your exercise routine not giving you the results you desire?
Are your reaction times slower than they used to be?
Have you lost the zip in your sex drive?
Do you get tired easily?
Are you eating the same amounts of food and still gaining weight?
Have you lost some of the zest for life?
Does your body seem soft?
Have you lost motivation to exercise or noticed that your recovery times after exercise is longer?

Men who receive testosterone therapy consequently report that they feel as they did when they were in their prime. These men also report that they feel stronger, healthier and sexier. Testosterone therapy is about restoring hormones to youthful levels so you can feel as you did when you were at the peak of your physical, sexual and mental ability. Testosterone therapy can stop and reverse the physical decline that robs men of their energy, strength and libido. Testosterone therapy can restore muscle tone and improve stamina. Testosterone therapy can restore healthy sexual excitement and desire, which in turn, results in an improvement in mood and overall well being.

Testosterone Deficiency (Andropause) and Loss of Sexual Potency

Testosterone is responsible for the sex drive in both men and women. As testosterone diminishes with age, so does the sexual functioning in both men and women. Restoring testosterone to youthful levels in both men and women can reverse the situation. Many men and women automatically assume that as they age, their sexual capacity will diminish, however, there is no need to accept this loss of sexuality with testosterone therapy available. Testosterone therapy can play a significant role in helping to preserve and even restore sexual function in men and women so that they can live their lives to the fullest and enjoy. Testosterone therapy has been shown to improve sexual power, increase energy levels, improve mental function, protect against heart disease, increase muscle mass and strength and lower cholesterol levels in men.

Interest in testosterone therapy has increased dramatically as more research confirms that testosterone levels decrease with age and that men are suffering serious consequences because of this loss. In men this loss of testosterone is known as andropause; in women this loss is known as menopause. Many symptoms that were once considered "part of the aging process" can now be treated with testosterone therapy. Testosterone is administered in the form of injections, transdermal gels or patches and oral supplements.

Testosterone therapy is not for everyone. If you have prostate cancer you should not receive testosterone therapy as this may accelerate tumor growth. Prostate cancer is easily detectable at your doctor's office with an annual PSA test.

More Facts About Andropause

Andropause is known as male menopause and is caused by declining hormone levels. The primary hormones that are affected by andropause are testosterone, growth hormone and DHEA. Hormones begin to decline in the mid/late twenties which is when the aging process first sets in. The hormone levels remain fairly healthy until the mid-thirties -early forties. It is during the mid forties that men reach andropause, however, most men have never heard of andropause. Why? Until recently, andropause was over looked because of its gradual onset, ignorance and male pride. Men are far less likely to admit health problems and are unlikely to discuss sexual performance with their doctor. Many men that do undergo testosterone therapy are uncomfortable discussing the issue with family and friends so it continues to go widely unnoticed. Men are told that their lack of interest, flabby mid section, decreased muscle definition and less frequent erections are all part of the aging process and they simply accept it. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and heightened stress can also contribute to the symptoms of andropause. The simple solution to andropause is hormone replacement therapy. Women undergo the similar therapies during menopause and men should do the same. Replacing these hormones to optimal levels can and will reverse the effects of Andropause.

What Is Hypogonadism?

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes produce less testosterone than normal. When too little testosterone is produced, men experience symptoms similar to those found during andropause. Men with hypogonadism often don’t recognize that they have a medical problem that is treatable with testosterone therapy. See your health care professional today to start hormone replacement therapy!

What Are The Symptoms of Hypogonadism?

Te symptoms of hypogonadism include:

Decreased mental sharpness
Decreased energy and strength
Decreased muscle and increased fat
Decreased sex drive
Decreased sensitivity to stimulation
Decreased strength of orgasm
Decreased erectile function
Depression and/or loss of eagerness and enthusiasm
Irritability
Increased risk of cancer (low testosterone levels increase risk of cancer)

If you think that you may be experiencing discomfort form decreasing levels of testosterone, call the Youthful Aging Cnter and let the hormone experts give you quick, working solutions for all of your problems and your concerns. Don’t suffer in silence anouther day, we are here to help.

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