Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Low testosterone levels in the aging male can result in symptoms such as decreased libido or sex drive, lack of energy, erectile dysfunction, impaired sleep, depression, cognitive decline, easily fatigued or lack of endurance as well as decreased muscle and bone strength.
What are symptoms of low testosterone?
Low energy levels
Erectile dysfunction
Losses in muscle mass
Depression
Lowered sex drive
General irritability
Starting at $125 per month for men (includes testosterone injections, supplies, provider visits.
Low testosterone is not just a problem for older men. Most men start to develop low testosterone levels in their 30s. These levels can be measured with a blood test and symptom evaluation. Low testosterone can cause a variety of symptoms, including decreased libido and energy levels, decreased bone density (osteoporosis), decreased muscle mass, depressed mood, and impaired cognition. However, many other conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism, and other chronic medical conditions, can also cause these symptoms.
Who needs to be treated for low testosterone?
The American Urological Association recommends testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men with decreased blood testosterone levels and specific signs and symptoms of low testosterone highlighted above and including low libido, low energy, and depressed mood.
Patients with conditions such as anemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, testicular radiation, narcotic use, pituitary disorders, and/or steroid use are more likely to benefit from testosterone replacement therapy. Prior to considering TRT, patients may want to consider starting an exercise regimen as increased physical activity and result in improvements in testosterone levels. It is important for a doctor to check baseline levels of your hematocrit, PSA, liver function tests, and pituitary hormone panel prior to starting TRT.
Why choose Total Wellness Center?
Low testosterone can be a treatable condition that can lead to improvements in a man's quality of life and health. After a formal hormonal evaluation by our provider, we may recommend testosterone replacement therapy. In addition to improvements in libido, energy, and cognition testosterone replacement therapy can promote improvements in muscle and bone strength and potentially improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.