Testosterone Therapy

 Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a safe and effective treatment to combat symptoms of testosterone deficiency and restore a man’s hormonal health. 

Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome goes by many other names. These terms are used to describe a medical condition where a low or insufficiently active level of testosterone has led to symptoms or signs. Common terms for this include male menopause, andropause, hypogonadism, low testosterone/Low T, and Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome. All of these refer to the same underlying medical issue.

Testosterone is a key hormone in men.  It is vital to the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics and function. Normal active testosterone levels help to maintain sex drive and fertility in healthy men.

What is more, the testosterone hormone is increasingly being recognised as important to a wide range of health-related areas, contributing to maintaining high active energy levels, as well as having positive effects in maintaining psychological health and providing relief from depression.

Other TRT benefits include preventing bone breakdown or even giving men stronger bones, increased lean muscle and decreased fat mass as well as improved sexual desire and activity and erectile function. There is also emerging evidence that TRT can improve glycemic control in men with type 2 diabetes.

Research at our testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) clinics indicates that 20% of men (2 million) across the US over the age of 50 may be suffering from testosterone deficiency syndrome. However, only 1% have been diagnosed and are being treated.

Many structures in your body require the male hormone testosterone to function. When testosterone is not available to them, either by low levels or lack of free molecules, then the effects of testosterone deficiency syndrome may be felt. Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (also known as TDS, andropause, low T or male menopause) results in symptoms including decreased sex drive (libido), erection problems, fatigue, depression, weight gain, poor concentration, night sweats, short term memory loss and irritability (Carruthers, 2016).

• Decreased libido (sex drive)
• Erection problems
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Weight gain
• Night sweats
• Short term memory loss
• Irritability

Alongside having a revived sex drive, renewed energy, and stamina, after receiving testosterone replacement therapy our patients often report  benefits including feeling younger, stronger, happier, and less irritable. Treatment with TRT has helped muscle aches disappear, memory improve, and many report increased energy and assertiveness.

 At the appointment, a full assessment or “work-up” of each patient is carried out. During the hour-long appointment, as well as discussing in detail the blood test results, the doctor also reviews the patient’s symptoms, medical history and current health status and concerns.