What is testosterone therapy?
Testosterone therapy, also known as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or androgen replacement therapy, is a treatment that helps raise low testosterone (low T) levels in men back to normal. As men age, their bodies often make less testosterone, leading to symptoms like low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, and mood changes.
Testosterone therapy can:
- Increase sex drive and erectile function
- Boost energy and mood
- Build muscle mass
- Reduce body fat
- Improve bone mineral density
There are different methods of testosterone delivery available:
- Testosterone injections - Getting shots of testosterone cypionate or testosterone enanthate every 2-3 weeks is a common TRT method. While effective, some men dislike doing frequent injections long-term.
- Testosterone gels - Gels supply testosterone transdermally through the skin. Topical gels like Androgel or Testim must be applied daily.
- Testosterone pellets - Pellets implanted under the skin supply steady testosterone release over 4-6 months. A minor procedure is needed to insert and replace them.
- Oral testosterone - Oral forms like testosterone undecanoate provide convenient daily dosing but can have more side effects in some men.
If you suffer from symptoms of low testosterone, consider getting a screening. Vitality Wellness Clinic offers affordable hormone testing and evaluations to see if you could benefit from testosterone therapy. Boosting your T levels under a doctor's care can profoundly improve your masculine vitality, confidence, body composition, and quality of life.
Some key points about testosterone replacement:
- Not a shortcut to better health - improving diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management should come first
- Requires doctor monitoring for safety and efficacy
- Benefits can include increased energy, sex drive, muscle mass, motivation
- Can be administered via injections, gels, pellets based on patient preference
- Side effects are usually minor when properly dosed, but may include acne, sleep apnea risk, polycythemia
Whether you want to reclaim your energy, strength, endurance or a healthy sex life, the innovative clinicians at Vitality Wellness Clinic can personalize an effective testosterone therapy protocol to help you feel like the best possible version of yourself. Consider scheduling a consultation to learn more about intelligently balancing your hormones for better health.