Testosterone deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms including:
Getting tested is important, as many symptoms can have other causes but correcting a testosterone deficiency can dramatically improve them.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) offers several potential benefits including:
TRT can make a significant difference in vitality and wellbeing when testosterone levels are low without other underlying illness.
Diagnosing low testosterone typically involves:
Repeat testing over time provides the most accurate diagnosis, as testosterone has significant normal daily variations.
If total and/or free testosterone levels are below normal along with definitive symptoms, TRT should be considered after excluding other medical conditions that could cause similar effects.
If low testosterone is diagnosed, testosterone replacement can be accomplished by several methods:
Monitoring with follow-up blood tests guides dosage adjustments to keep testosterone levels optimized.
TRT does not help with fertility - other options must be explored if planning conception.
Recent research found testosterone therapy for men over 65 may provide cognitive benefits, including improved visual and verbal memory, attention, and spatial ability. However, more studies are still needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
The symptoms caused by low testosterone often worsen gradually over years making them easy to ignore. However, as testosterone deficiency progresses untreated, several long-term health risks increase including:
Additionally, untreated testosterone deficiency can seriously undermine one's quality of life - draining energy, libido, and overall vitality while increasing body fat despite diet and exercise.
By properly diagnosing and promptly treating symptomatic testosterone deficiency with TRT, many aspects of age-related deterioration can be effectively improved or reversed, allowing men to regain peak strength and thrive.
The The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic located right here in Wilkesboro offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment to effectively correct symptomatic testosterone deficiency.
Our clinic provides:
We make the process of restoring healthy testosterone straightforward - beginning with complimentary consultations to understand your symptoms and needs. You can then decide which options suit you best after clarifying costs using flexible payment plans.
Please call or visit us online today to schedule a free introductory appointment to see how we can help you regain your vitality!
Testosterone therapy works best alongside adopting a healthy lifestyle including:
Sticking with positive lifestyle changes magnifies and sustains benefits from testosterone therapy.
When considering testosterone replacement, key topics to review include:
Discussing considerations and concerns enables developing an optimal treatment course.
A: Fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced facial/body hair, difficulty building muscle, low mood and irritability point to checking testosterone along with other labs and exam.
A: Most feel some effects in 3-4 weeks with peak benefits in 9-12 months. Working with your provider helps ensure best results.
A: Studies show TRT may improve some cardiovascular factors and is safe when appropriately dosed based on monitoring.
A: Coverage varies across plans - we provide details on your likely copays/coverage and offer payment plans to make care affordable.
