Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Explained

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Explained

He’s rude. He doesn’t call before coming over. He sneaks up to your front door in a stealth-like manner. He knocks quietly and enters without your permission. At first, it’s no big deal. He’s quiet and soft-spoken, and you hardly notice him.

However, eventually, you start to notice some changes that are not beneficial to you. Then a grim jolt of reality sets in. Your new house guest has no intention of leaving. Worse, he does not apologize for the havoc he has wreaked. Things appear hopeless, and you don’t know what to do about it, if there is anything you can do.

We are talking about “Old-man aging.”

Think about it. The years go by fast, and the body ages slowly, one small step at a time. A new ache here, a new wrinkle there, a little more fatigue, accumulating extra pounds...it all adds up.

You may have heard about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in a quest to slow this aging juggernaut. You have also probably heard both good and bad about the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.

Let’s take a look at TRT...what it is, how it is administered, how to see if you have hypogonadism or low testosterone levels (aka “Low-T”), the benefits of the treatment, any possible side effects, and what our clinic can do for.

Testosterone is often referred to as the “manly hormone.” It is produced primarily in the testicles and is responsible for males developing male characteristics like facial hair, sperm and red blood cell production, strong muscles, and a deep voice.

Testosterone begins to build in teenage boys and continues to surge until approximately age 30. Then it begins to decline at around 10% per decade. This is a gradual procedure, which is why this hormone loss is hard to notice.

But as time goes by, the fatigue, the shrinking muscles, a sagging libido, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, aches and pains, and the loss of mental sharpness all add up to the point that they can’t be denied.

There are other reasons for the loss of testosterone: injury, disease, smoking, obesity, a lack of exercise, and uncontrolled stress. But aging is the main culprit that steals your manhood.

There are two types of hypogonadism: primary and secondary. Primary hypogonadism happens when your testes can’t pump out sufficient testosterone and is often the result of disease, chemotherapy, Klinefelter’s syndrome, and, of course, aging.

Secondary hypogonadism results from a malfunctioning hypothalamus or pituitary gland, but obesity, Kallman syndrome, and infections could also trigger the condition.

How our clinic determines if you have Low-T

At our clinic, our hormone therapy begins with a total serum testosterone blood test. This is done at a local lab in your area. The blood draw must be done on two separate mornings to ensure an accurate assessment of your current testosterone level.

Once we have decided that you are suffering from Low-T, before beginning any treatment, we

require a medical history and see if you have any conditions – such as sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, or cancer – that would preclude TRT.

Based on your blood work, we will prescribe the exact dosage to restore your testosterone to a more youthful level. Our treatment options are gels, patches, pellets, or injections.

The benefits of TRT are numerous:

• Surging energy
• Blow-torching fat, especially belly fat
• Enjoying deep, restorative sleep
• A much improved mental outlook, and an increased zest for life
• A roaring libido
• Easing joint pains
• And more

The possible side effects of TRT are:

• Skin irritation at the injection site
• Elevated blood pressure
• Increased red blood cells
• Hair loss or hair gain
• Mood changes
• Lower sperm production

Keep in mind that we will constantly monitor your progress and make any adjustments as needed. Also, the overwhelming cause of adverse side effects is dose related. We have decades of experience in TRT, and we will recommend a safe and effective dose.

In addition, we provide nutritional guidance, physical fitness routines that are crafted for you, depending on your current condition, and ways to control stress, sleep better, and reduce exposure to toxins in your environment.

Contact us for a FREE, no-obligation discussion about the incredible benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)!

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