How can testosterone therapy help you?

Everyone knows testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles that helps maintain fat distribution, bone density, facial and body hair, red blood cell production, muscle strength and mass, sperm production, and sex drive.

Testosterone levels tend to peak during adolescence, but as we age, testosterone levels can show a natural decline in men - often seen as 1% each year after 30 or 40. To gauge how much of this is based on the effects of aging and not an underlying health issue like hypogonadism, it's essential to check your hormone level during those golden years. This decline can cause changes in sexual functions (such as reducing your sex drive or causing spontaneous erections), physical changes (such as the increase of your body fat, reducing your muscle bulk and strength, and decreasing your bone density), or cause emotional changes (such as lowering your self-esteem, making you feel depressed or make it hard for you to concentrate).

If you have an abnormally low testosterone level, testosterone treatment should be provided for you. It can be supplied as a skin patch (transdermal), a gel, a mouth patch, or even an injection or an implant.

Testosterone treatment brings many positive changes to men's lives - from increased energy and sex drive to improved erections and even better moods. Plus, it sometimes bolsters bones, muscles, and insulin sensitivity.

With aging, you may question whether testosterone therapy is the right option for your health. A doctor can help assess if it’s a viable plan by measuring your levels and exploring any potential risks or benefits associated with the treatment. If no underlying medical issues impact declining testosterone levels, natural solutions to improve them, such as resistance exercise or weight loss, might also be suggested.

If you’re wondering whether testosterone therapy is right for you, you can visit Regenerative Performance, our functional medic clinic in Gilbert, AZ, for further information and treatments.