Testosterone Replacement Therapy

TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

As men age, the body’s natural production of testosterone hormonal levels decreases usually starting at the age of 30. The production rate continues to decrease by an average of 1% every year for the rest of a man’s life. The natural aging process, in addition to problems affecting the health of the testes, can lead to Hypogonadism or Secondary Hypogonadism (when caused by a problem in the Hypothalamus or Pituitary gland). These conditions are commonly referred to as “Low Testosterone” or “Low T”.

Low Testosterone level symptoms are associated with:

Increased fatigue
Decreased libido
Decreased muscle mass
Increased body fat
Changes in cholesterol and lipid levels
Decreased body hair
Decreased hemoglobin and possibly anemia
Osteoporosis
Type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease

Testosterone Treatment Options

Testosterone replacement therapy can be prescribed to be administered in a pellet inserted in the body, injection in the muscle, tablet by mouth, topically on the skin or sprayed in the nose. We offer treatment that can either be injected in the muscle or applied topically to the skin. It is usually injected once or twice every week or applied topically once daily.

Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Improved energy
Improved sleep
Improved physical performance
Increased lean muscle
Improved erections
Decreased body fat
Increased strength
Increased bone density
Improved sexual desire
Improved mood, focus, cognitive function
Increased motivation
Improved sense of well-being

Testosterone Treatment Timeline

The effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy can be noticed in as little as one month and the maximum benefits are experienced between 3 and 6 months.

ADAM questionnaire

This basic questionnair can be very useful for men to describe the kind and severity of their low testosterone symptoms.

Answer YES or NO to each of the following questions:

Yes

Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)?

Do you have a lack of energy?

Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance?

Have you lost hight?

Have you noticed a decreased "enjoyment of life"?

Are you sad and/or grumpy?

Are your erections less strong?

Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?

Are you falling asleep after dinner?

10.

Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance?

Testosterone Replacement Therapy