Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men

If you answered "yes" to some of the questions above then hormone therapy may be right for you. Throughout a man’s life, testosterone is what helps a man maintain his male characteristics. At some point, all men will experience andropause; the lowering of testosterone levels (Low T) in their bodies. When testosterone levels decrease, most men will experience some or all of the symptoms above. Unfortunately, most men go undiagnosed and are prescribed medications like antidepressants and blood pressure medications. However, these medications often treat the symptoms and not necessarily the cause.

If you have symptoms of low testosterone or other hormones then the solution can be quite simple – replace them.

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What is Andropause?

There is a growing body of literature showing that men experience hormonal imbalances just like women, but with a slower, more gradual onset that often goes undiagnosed. In fact, many men assume the symptoms they experience are simply “a normal part of getting older.” As men age, they are affected by declining testosterone levels and increasing estrogen levels. This age-related hormonal shift is known as andropause.

Even if a patient seeks their doctor’s help, most family physicians are not trained to recognize this. As a result, a patient’s low testosterone symptoms are misdiagnosed. For example, a man with low testosterone goes to his primary care doctor complaining of low energy, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction and depressed mood. The physician does not recognize these as symptoms of low testosterone and misdiagnoses the patient as having:

 

• Erectile Dysfunction – Viagra is prescribed.

• Depression – An anti-depressant is prescribed.

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According to a recent Work Health Study, the male hormone, testosterone, declines by approximately 10% each decade, beginning around age 25. Men between the ages of 35 and 55 may begin experiencing symptoms that can be reduced or even eliminated with appropriate hormone replacement therapy.​​​

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The Live Fit Solution​

At Live Fit Again, our patients receive a thorough review of their symptoms, medical history, laboratory results, and health goals. If hormone replacement therapy is indicated, we create a personalized treatment program using only bio-identical hormones and medical-grade supplements, while also emphasizing proper diet and exercise.