Testosterone therapy involves taking supplements or getting injections of the hormone testosterone to raise low testosterone levels. It can be an effective treatment for some men who have low testosterone, also called hypogonadism.
Testosterone levels start to decrease after age 30 and drop about 1% per year. Low testosterone, or “low T,” can cause symptoms like low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, and depressed mood. Testosterone therapy can help relieve these symptoms.
There are two main forms of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT):
- Testosterone injections - Getting shots of testosterone cypionate or testosterone enanthate every 1-2 weeks. This quickly raises testosterone levels but can also cause spikes and crashes.
- Testosterone gels/creams - Rubbing a daily testosterone gel containing testosterone directly on the skin. Gels can provide a steadier level of testosterone but proper dosage is important.
Some potential
benefits of testosterone therapy include:
- Increased libido and sexual function
- More energy and endurance
- Increased muscle mass and strength
- Improved mood and cognitive function
- Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
However, testosterone therapy does have some
risks and side effects:
- Acne and oily skin
- Sleep apnea worsening
- Breast enlargement (gynecomastia)
- Increased red blood cell count (polycythemia)
- Prostate enlargement
- Testicular atrophy (shrinkage)
- Infertility
Testosterone therapy is not right for all men with low testosterone. Your doctor will check your
testosterone levels with a simple blood test. They may recommend testosterone therapy if your levels are below 300 ng/dL and you have hypogonadism symptoms.
The
experts at Human Antiaging Center can help determine if testosterone therapy is right for you. Our caring medical team will check your hormone levels, discuss treatment options, and monitor you closely if you start testosterone therapy. We provide both testosterone injections and gels to help you find the treatment that works best for your lifestyle and goals. Human Antiaging Center uses the latest medical research to ensure our patients get the maximum benefits from hormonal therapies while minimizing any risks.
Ask us today about starting testosterone therapy - we're happy to answer any questions and help you decide if treatment could help you regain strength, energy, sex drive, and an overall improved quality of life. Don't live with low testosterone symptoms any longer when effective medical solutions may be available! Human Antiaging Center is dedicated to outstanding preventive care for men.