Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
The primary goal of hormone replacement therapy in men is to restore and maintain a healthy hormone balance. To accomplish this, male hormones can be used to balance out the hormones and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men. This hormone helps men maintain proper bone density, sex drive, sperm production, muscle mass and strength, regular fat distribution, and healthy growth of facial and body hair.
Testosterone is a male sex hormone. It typically peaks for a male during adolescence and early adulthood. Most men tend to lose 1% of the hormone every year after the age of 30 or 40.
When determining if you need Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, you must rule out a disease called Hypogonadism. This disease inhibits the natural production of testosterone because of a problem within the testicles or the pituitary gland.
Most men struggling with a hormone imbalance with exhibit the following symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Low sex drive
- Loss of muscle mass
- Mood changes
- Irritability
- Stress
- Brain fog
- Anxiousness
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar
- Increased body fat
HRT is available in pellets, patches, gels, injections, and other options. We will work with you to assess which is best for your lifestyle and needs.
Any male in their 30s or 40s who is struggling with a hormone imbalance can benefit from Hormone Replacement Therapy. Most men who use HRT see a noticeable increase in their energy, sex drive, muscle strength, muscle mass, and mood.