What is Testosterone? Why would it be low?
Testosterone is the main androgen hormone for men. It is what makes men, well MEN!
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For many men, Testosterone production starts to decline in their 20s, and it's effects can be seen and felt as early as their 30s. There are many reasons for this - DNA altering agents our ancestors were exposed to such as Agent Orange, the huge influx of estrogens (like soy and growth hormones) in our food and environment (BPA in plastics) over the last few decades, and simple genetics. Overall, many men in their 30s today have the same Testosterone levels that we saw in men in their 70s just a couple of generations ago.
It's not just men - children are experiencing puberty earlier and women are experiencing menopause earlier, too.
How do I know if my Testosterone is low?
Tired all the time? Can't seem to get motivated? Gaining fat and not able to gain muscle? Feel like you're losing strength? Brain foggy? Not interested in sex like you used to be? Erections unreliable, or too soft to be useful? Those are all possible signs of low Testosterone!
Schedule your FREE initial consultation to learn about our Bio-identical Testosterone Replacement Therapy. At that appointment you'll discuss with our Provider your unique situation and if you're a good candidate and you choose to do so - we'll create a treatment plan together!
What can Testosterone Replacement Therapy do for me?
Bio-identical Testosterone Replacement Therapy is the use of hormones that are molecularly identical to your natural testosterone. Effects of this therapy can include increased energy, decreased anxiety and depression, increased mental clarity and focus, increase in lean mucscle mass, increase in muscle strength, improved bone density, decrease in body fat, improved sex drive, and more!
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Recent research also suggests testosterone replacement therapy may help prevent some chronic diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Health Risks with Testosterone Replacement Therapy? There are minimal health risks with Testosterone Replacement Therapy, as long as it is managed by a trained medical provider. Our Provider is specially trained in hormone replacement and optimization. We require that every patient gets a complete lab panel before beginning therapy to ensure your state of health and make sure there aren't other issues that could be causing your symptoms. We want to ensure that we are only offering Testosterone Replacement Therapy to patients whom will benefit from it, and for whom it can be done safely and with minimal health risks. While we do use lab testing to help guide therapy and help with dosing, we feel that every person is different and their bodies function differently. We will treat YOU, not your lab values!
Do you accept insurance? We do not accept or bill insurance. Testosterone Replacement Therapy is often deemed "not necessary" by insurance carriers (as low testosterone will not kill you, just merely lower your quality of life) and they will not reimburse for it. You can use your HSA or FSA card to pay, however.
What is the process? First, you'll come in for your initial consultation. You'll be speaking directly with our Provider whom will ask about your health history, explain the nuances of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, and complete a physical exam. If you decide you want to continue with treatment, we will get labs. These typically take 2 days to come back. Once they are back, our Provider will reach out to you to discuss your results and you will determine together the treatment plan moving forward. This may be just testosterone, or it may include thyroid optimization, vitamin supplementation, or other medical management. Then we will start you on bio-identical, natural testosterone and check your labs again in 4-6 weeks. Those levels will help us determine if your dosing is correct, as well as assess your body's response to the hormone changes. If the dose is correct and there are no further issues that need to be addressed, you will not need labs again for a full year.