Testosterone is an essential hormone that regulates many vital processes in the male body. Over time, testosterone levels naturally decline with age, resulting in a condition called male hypogonadism or low T. Symptoms emerge slowly and can significantly reduce one's vitality and quality of life.
There are several potential causes of declining testosterone in aging men:
In many cases, the specific cause remains unknown. Lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and excess body fat may also play a role.
The symptoms of low testosterone manifest slowly over time. They include:
If multiple symptoms are present, getting tested is wise. Untreated low T can enable serious health conditions over the long run.
Getting tested is critical for confirmation and accurate treatment. Our clinic orders advanced hormone blood panels to thoroughly assess testosterone and other hormone levels. We also screen for potential underlying causes.
Diagnosing low T requires more than one test, as levels fluctuate. Symptoms must also be factored in. Our physicians carefully evaluate all data on an individual basis to determine if treatment is appropriate.
Once diagnosed, addressing low testosterone through medical treatment can profoundly improve one's vitality and wellbeing. The key benefits of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) include:
Many patients report feeling 20 years younger after beginning treatment. By restoring healthy hormone levels, energy increases, fatigue fades, mental fog clears, and zest for life returns. Men are able to enjoy life fully again.
Declining testosterone translates to erectile dysfunction and reduced libido for most men. Through therapy, sexual desire intensifies, erections strengthen, and intimacy dramatically improves for most patients.
Treatment enables easier building of muscle mass and strength. Stamina for sports and exercise increases as well. Patients often report major gains at the gym, even beating personal records from decades earlier.
With therapy, concentration often improves, making it easier to focus at work. Memory improves as mental fog fades. These mental boosts enhance professional performance and success.
By improving energy, strength, sexual function, and cognition, TRT delivers a profound mood enhancement. Irritability fades while motivation and assertiveness increase. With this mood lift often comes a major confidence boost as well.
The downstream impact of therapy reaches virtually every area, enabling patients to thrive in work, family life, fitness and more.
If low T is diagnosed, there are two main treatment paths:
Direct intramuscular testosterone injections every 7-10 days are the most common and effective therapy. Dosage is tailored to the individual based on follow-up blood tests. Advantages are lower cost, simplicity, and consistency.
Testosterone gels provide an alternative treatment option. Applied daily to the skin, gels deliver testosterone continuously. Dosing can be adjusted by changing application surface area. Gels enable flexibility but can be messy and less consistent.
We offer both therapies as well as combination approaches to enable fully personalized treatment plans. Follow-ups and blood testing at 6 weeks, 3 months and twice yearly enables tight management of doses. We also closely monitor for potential side effects, which are rare.
We advise certain lifestyle adjustments to help patients achieve full benefit from therapy:
Adjusting lifestyle maximizes results from therapy while ensuring health and vitality. Our physicians provide personalized guidance.
Here are examples of useful local health, wellness and recreation establishments that can support therapy:
While testosterone therapy is often associated with bodybuilders and athletes, research shows it can provide significant benefits for men over age 65, including improved mood, bone density, and sexual function. However, more studies are still needed on its long-term safety.
The symptoms caused by low testosterone emerge slowly, so diagnosis often takes years. But allowing low T symptoms to linger without treatment enables significant health declines:
Additionally, deficient testosterone allows muscle loss and weight gain, fueling the risks above.
Therefore, we emphasize the critical importance of early detection and prompt treatment of low T. By correcting levels before major deterioration, serious illness is avoided. Our team provides responsive care using advanced diagnostics and modern treatment methods.
Men noting potential low testosterone symptoms owe it to themselves and their families to get tested without delay. Renew Hormone Institute offers streamlined diagnosis and customized therapies to safely restore wellness - contact us today.
