The Subtle Effects of Low-T
How Low Testosterone Can Slowly Degrade Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Health
A lot of men resign themselves to the decline associated with aging. They don't realize that many symptoms most people associate with the aging process result from underlying hormone deficiencies. Because of their slow onset during mid-life, most men don't realize that the changes in their life are powerfully affected by these changes in hormone production.
This article aims to help you realize the symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency so that you can recognize the signs early and seek treatment to extend the pep and vitality of your life.
Subtle Signs of Low-T
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to lead to miraculous health changes for men suffering from Low-T. Testosterone HRT has been shown to reduce fatigue, increase libido, and improve mood effectively. It is straightforward to resolve an underlying Testosterone Deficiency, so if you qualify for treatment, there is no reason not to consider it.
To qualify for Testosterone Replacement with the Conscious Evolution Institute, you have to pass three critical criteria:
You Must Have Clinically Low Testosterone Levels
You Must Display Manifest Symptoms of Low-T
You Must be Over the Age of Thirty
It should be noted that Low-T alone does not warrant medical treatment. Many men have Low Testosterone and don't display symptoms. For this reason, to qualify for Testosterone Replacement, you must be experiencing symptoms of Low-T. This means that Testosterone Replacement can only be used as a treatment and not as a preventative measure.
Before starting Testosterone Treatments, it is also essential to recognize that the therapy has specific side effects. There is a limited pool of data regarding treatment's long-term benefits and risks.
If you think Testosterone Replacement Therapy may be the correct course of action for you, talk to a professional like those at the Conscious Evolution Institute.
Signs of Testosterone Deficiency
Although the signs of Testosterone Deficiency are pretty obvious when you take the time to acknowledge them, their effects can be incredibly subtle over time. Testosterone Deficiency is a spectrum disorder, meaning that depending upon the level of deficiency, you will experience a different range of symptoms.
The severity of the symptoms also depends upon the severity of the deficiency. As testosterone levels start declining, you will feel no noticeable change. Still, as months and years continue to pass, the accumulated effects of continuous changes in Testosterone Concentration will have an ever-growing effect on your life.
Think of it like the old science experiment involving the toad. If a toad is placed in boiling water, it will immediately jump to safety. On the other hand, if you place the toad in water and slowly increase the temperature to dangerous levels, it will not realize the temperature change and will not jump out to save its life.
Hormone Deficiency acts in the same way. It happens so incrementally that there is a significant chance that you are suffering from it and don't even realize it!
All men similarly experience Testosterone Decline. Men have healthy levels of Testosterone and HGH throughout their teens and twenties, but the ability to produce Testosterone slowly starts to decline as we grow older.
Depending on your sensitivity to hormone deficiency and the unique rate at which your T-Levels decline, you may experience noticeable symptoms sooner than later.
Below are some of the common symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency:
Low Energy and Fatigue
As Testosterone Declines, the body becomes less and less effective and generates energy and favorable metabolism. As a result, you will eventually start to have trouble keeping your energy levels in the black, causing you to tire out quicker or be less able to engage in strenuous physical activity.
Low Libido
Testosterone is intricately involved with the male Sex Drive. When we are young, our veins pulse with Testosterone, which contributes to our voracious appetite for sex and romance when we are young. As we get older, however, our ability to generate that psychological spark slowly fades.
Men often think their decline in libido is a natural result of age. Wives often think their husbands are simply losing interest. If you cannot get excited for your lover, there is a significant chance that it isn't you or her; it's your T-Levels.
Erectile Dysfunction
Many men also confuse Low Libido for a lack of ability to become sufficiently aroused. ED is the symptom of Testosterone Deficiency which is easily the most noticeable, but many men experience this issue and still don't think their problem is simply Low-T.
At first, Low-T simply reduces the frequency of erections, but over time, it can severely affect the firmness of the erection. The lack of blood flow reduces both the effectiveness of the erection and the pleasure gained through sexual activity. In cases of severe Testosterone Deficiency, the male will often lose the total ability to experience an erection.
Cognitive Complications
Most men don't realize that Low-T can hurt psychological and sexual health. Healthy Testosterone Levels have been strongly correlated with healthy cognitive activity. As Testosterone Deficiency worsens, it can become more challenging to focus and concentrate on completing tasks. These concentration difficulties may result from general fatigue, which impacts a man's stamina in all aspects of life.
Depression and Dysthymia
Testosterone can also negatively impact psychological well-being. In men, Testosterone plays a role in maintaining a healthy baseline of happiness, and Testosterone Deficiency can negatively impact the release of pleasure chemicals in the brain which stimulate happiness. Many men mistakenly take anti-depressants when they should be taking Testosterone.
Short Temper and Irritability
Low-T is directly correlated with an increase in the hormone cortisol. However, Cortisol is a necessary hormone, men with Low-T start to produce way too much of it, which contributes to even further reductions in Testosterone Concentration.
Increased cortisol levels induce stress on the body and mind, causing men to experience elevated levels of stress which contribute to increased anxiety issues. The incredible, calm, collected influence of Testosterone is stripped down, leaving a man in a persistent and unhealthy beta state.
Loss of Muscle Mass
As men grow older and their Testosterone Levels Decline, their muscle strength starts to fade. This is because Testosterone sustains male muscle mass. It's the single biological reason why men are stronger than women. Testosterone Deficiency reduces this natural advantage in muscle-building power, however. Most men simply think that aging causes the muscles to weaken, but it's mostly the result of changes in hormone balance in the male body.
Increase in Belly fat
This is another symptom frequently resulting in testosterone deficiency, but most men resign the symptom to aging. Testosterone enhances general metabolism, helping to burn fat and maintain a healthy muscle-fat ratio. This is one reason women naturally have a higher body fat percentage than men.
Their lower level of metabolism encourages them to distribute fat differently. Their natural, healthy hormone balance encourages this. Men with Low-T often start to pack on the pounds, and this extra belly fat can further drain T-Levels because fat cells have the natural ability to convert Testosterone into Estrogen and Cortisol.
Reduced Perception of Self
All of these symptoms combine and contribute to a general loss of self-worth. Testosterone Deficiency causes a slow drain of manhood, which can negatively impact overall health. As you likely realize by now, the symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency contribute heavily to what we perceive as simply aging. Still, it encourages an accelerated form of aging, which has an enhanced negative impact on all aspects of the self.
Low-T Impacts Every Aspect of Health and Wellness
Combining all these symptoms is that they all come on slowly, and the cause of each symptom on its own could be the result of multiple factors. What makes Testosterone Deficiency easy to recognize is that it impacts various systems at the same time, contributing to a slew of symptoms that all negatively impact health.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you may be experiencing Testosterone Deficiency. The more symptoms you are dealing with, the more likely that Low-T is a real and terrible problem for you. The good news is that Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy can return a stronger sex drive and a greater sense of youthfulness and health!
Methods of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
One of the great things about Testosterone HRT is that there are many different ways to get treated, depending on your preference. Below is a list of treatment options available to any man that suffers from Testosterone Deficiency:
Testosterone Creams and Gels- Topical Testosterone is one of the simplest forms of Testosterone Treatment. Testosterone Gels and Creams are absorbed directly into the skin and require daily treatment. Popular Testosterone Gels are Testim and AndroGel.
Testosterone Sprays- This form of Testosterone Treatment is similar to Testosterone Gels, but the Testosterone is aerated and applied using a pump mechanism. This simplifies the application process and ensures that you only apply Testosterone where you need it. Popular Testosterone Sprays are Fortesta and Axiron.
Testosterone Patches Testosterone is also available via transdermal patches, which provide Testosterone steadily for an entire day. These patches are generally worn on the upper torso or arm. Like Testosterone Gels, they are applied daily.
Testosterone Oral Patches One of the newest forms of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy provides Testosterone via a patch attached to the gums. This form of Testosterone Replacement is easy to conceal and requires twice daily treatment to be effective.
It works by releasing the hormone directly into the bloodstream via the sensitive tissues of the mouth. The most popular Low-T Oral Patch is known as Striant.
Testosterone Implants Another newer form of Testosterone Replacement is Testosterone Subdermal Pellets. In this form of treatment, pellets of Testosterone are implanted just below the skin, where they release Testosterone steadily over an extended period.
Testosterone Pellets last far longer than other forms of Testosterone Treatment. One dose can last three to six months! Although Testosterone Implantation is a minor surgical procedure, you trade one surgery session for months of treatment.
Testosterone Injections Testosterone Injections were the original form of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy and are still quite popular today. With this form of treatment, Injections deliver Testosterone directly into muscle tissue, where it slowly works its way into your system.
Testosterone Shots come in various forms. Some require multiple administrations per week, while others T-Injections can last up to two weeks!
Why Isn't There a Testosterone Pill?
Testosterone Pills are simply not a viable form of Testosterone Treatment. When Testosterone is ingested orally, acids and enzymes in the stomach break down Testosterone into its parts, preventing you from experiencing the full benefits of treatment.
This biological breakdown of Testosterone can also harm your liver over time because the organ is not designed to handle such high concentrations of the amino acid fragments which cycle through the liver after injection.
All other forms of Testosterone Treatment directly deliver Testosterone to the bloodstream, bypassing the liver and providing treatment to the body.
Performance-Enhancing Anabolics vs. Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
There is a widely spread misconception that Testosterone HRT is the equivalent of taking Steroids for Performance Enhancement. This simply isn't true. It certainly is true that Testosterone can and has been used to enhance athletic performance, but when used by patients with medical needs, it functions quite differently.
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy isn't to rejuvenate the body by pumping it up with unnatural levels of Testosterone; the goal is simply to restore Testosterone to the healthy levels associated with optimal, healthy function. Testosterone abuse provides gains in muscle mass and cuts fat, but it also has a number of adverse side effects.
Testosterone HRT for men with Diagnosed Testosterone Deficiency is a safe and effective way to restore health and vitality! Although some men may experience specific side effects, these side effects are generally mild and can be easily treated and reversed simply by adjusting the dosage.
Don't Let Testosterone Deficiency Sneak Up on You!
To treat Low-T quickly and minimize its negative impact on your health and well-being, it is essential to be aware of your health circumstances and the Signs of Low-T.
By recognizing the signs, you can quickly talk to a qualified physician and monitor your Testosterone Levels. By doing this, you can start Treating Low-T as soon as you become symptomatic, optimizing your health and longevity!
If you think you may be a candidate for Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, we encourage you to contact the Conscious Evolution Institute today. We have a staff of Board-Certified Physicians and a well-trained clinical staff that can help you restore optimal hormone balance.
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