Benefits of Testosterone Replacement in Men

What is testosterone?

#Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles which aids in the maintaining a male’s:

• Bone density

• Fat distribution

• Muscle strength and mass

• Facial and body hair

• Red blood cell production

• #Sexdrive

• Sperm production

What causes low testosterone?

#Testosterone levels generally peak during adolescence (ages 10-19) and early adulthood (ages 19-25). After reaching age 30, your #testosterone level begins to naturally and gradually decline at approximately 1% a year and up to 3% a year when you turn 40. Other than age other factors could contribute to #lowtestosterone levels which include: 

• Diabetes

• Obesity 

• Metabolic syndrome

• Hormonal conditions

• Kidney disease

• Thyroid problems

• Obstructive sleep apnea

• Depression

• Eating disorders

• Injury to the testicles

• Medications

• Regular alcohol consumption

  
  

#Hypogonadism hinders the ability to produce normal amounts of #testosterone due to a problem with the testicles or with the pituitary gland that controls the testicles. Testosterone replacement therapy (#TRT), in the form of injections or pills can improve the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in these men.

What are the symptoms of low testosterone?

A decrease in testosterone levels may lead to unwanted symptoms such as: 

• Fatigue - feeling abnormally tired 

• Loss of energy - decrease in gym/exercise performance

• Loss of motivation - changes in daily work performance

• Insomnia - the inability to get restful sleep

• Loss of mental clarity - unable to stay focused 

• Increased weight with changes in body composition

• Low libido - decrease in sexual drive and performance

• Mood changes -feeling irritable and frustrated

• Aches, inflammation of joints, and muscle weakness

If you feel you have at least 3 of the above symptoms, you likely have low testosterone levels, but the great news is that they do not have to be. #TRT works by slowly releasing testosterone into the bloodstream, where it binds to androgen receptors in various tissues throughout the body.

What are the benefits of TRT?

Patients on #TRT admit to noticing:

• Increased ability build and maintain muscle mass

• Leaner physique with lower body fat

• Enhanced attractiveness to women

• Enhanced sexual performance

• Greater success and motivation in life

• Improved mood and overall sense of well-being

  
  

#TRT treatment will restore the youth within you. 

Is it time to get that feeling back? 

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