Low Testosterone
Therapy for Men
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Low Testosterone Support for Better Health & Wellness
Testosterone plays an important role in men’s overall health, influencing energy, mood, body composition, sexual health, and physical function. When testosterone levels decline, some men may experience changes such as reduced energy, difficulty managing weight, changes in mood, and decreased sexual desire.
Low testosterone has also been associated with metabolic health concerns, including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular risk. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether hormone levels may be contributing to your symptoms and overall health.
When testosterone therapy is medically appropriate, treatment is personalized based on your symptoms, health history, and laboratory results. Ongoing monitoring allows your provider to evaluate your response and make adjustments when needed, with the goal of supporting healthy hormone levels, improved well-being, and overall quality of life.
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What is Testosterone
Testosterone is an important hormone that acts as a chemical messenger throughout the body. It influences several areas of men’s health, including the brain, muscles, body composition, bones, cardiovascular health, and sexual function.
Testosterone & Brain Health
Testosterone can influence mood, energy, vitality, cognitive function, and sexual desire. Changes in testosterone levels may be associated with changes in overall well-being and libido.
Testosterone & Muscle
Testosterone supports the development and maintenance of muscle tissue, helping promote healthy muscle size, strength, and lean body mass.
Testosterone & Body Fat
Testosterone plays a role in body composition and may influence the distribution of body fat. Healthy testosterone levels can support maintaining lean body mass and a healthier body composition.
Testosterone & Bone Health
Testosterone contributes to maintaining bone strength and density. Adequate levels can help support healthy bones and may reduce the risk of age-related bone loss.
Testosterone & Heart Health
Testosterone may influence cardiovascular health through its effects on body composition and metabolic health. The relationship between testosterone therapy and cardiovascular health can vary between individuals and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Testosterone & Sexual Health
Testosterone plays an important role in sexual health and libido. Low testosterone may contribute to reduced sexual desire and, in some men, erectile difficulties. When low testosterone is confirmed as a contributing factor, appropriate treatment may help improve sexual well-being.
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Do I Have Low Testosterone?
Because testosterone influences many areas of the body, changes in testosterone levels may be associated with a wide range of physical, emotional, and sexual symptoms. However, these symptoms can have many different causes and do not necessarily indicate low testosterone.
Possible symptoms may include:
- Irritability or unexplained mood changes
- Reduced motivation or drive
- Increased anxiety or pessimism
- Fatigue, low energy, or reduced sense of well-being
- Difficulty concentrating or maintaining focus
- Changes in memory or mental sharpness
- Reduced sense of vitality or feeling less like yourself
- Difficulty sleeping or poor sleep quality
- Joint discomfort
- Reduced sexual desire or libido
- Decreased sexual performance
- Changes in erectile function
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Potential Benefits of Testosterone Therapy
When medically appropriate, restoring healthy testosterone levels may support physical health, sexual wellness, and psychological well-being.
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Factors That Affect Testosterone Levels in Men
Testosterone levels can be influenced by several hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle-related factors. Understanding these factors can help provide a more complete picture when evaluating men’s hormonal health.
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced from cholesterol that can serve as a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen. Because of this, DHEA levels can influence overall hormone balance. However, DHEA supplementation alone may not be enough to restore testosterone levels in aging men.
Aromatase
Aromatase is an enzyme that plays an important role in the balance between testosterone and estrogen. It converts testosterone into estrogen, which can reduce the amount of testosterone available in the body. Changes in aromatase activity may therefore affect the overall testosterone-to-estrogen balance.
Obesity
Obesity and related metabolic changes can negatively affect testosterone production. Increased abdominal fat may also be associated with higher aromatase activity, which can increase the conversion of testosterone into estrogen.
This can create a cycle in which lower testosterone is associated with increased abdominal fat, while additional body fat may further influence hormone balance. Addressing metabolic health and body composition can therefore be an important part of supporting healthy testosterone levels.
Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Most testosterone in the bloodstream is bound to proteins, primarily sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. Only a small amount circulates as free testosterone. Free and albumin-bound testosterone are generally considered the forms available to tissues.
Because SHBG affects how much testosterone remains available to the body’s tissues, changes in SHBG levels can influence testosterone availability. SHBG levels and other hormone markers may therefore be considered when evaluating a man’s overall testosterone status.
Liver Function
The liver plays an important role in processing and regulating hormones, including estrogen and SHBG. Changes in liver function can affect hormone metabolism and may contribute to hormonal imbalances. Supporting overall liver health is therefore an important part of maintaining healthy metabolic and hormonal function.
Our Process
Treatment for Men
When testosterone therapy is clinically appropriate, treatment is tailored to your symptoms, laboratory results, and individual needs. Your provider will discuss the available treatment options, determine the appropriate approach, and guide you through ongoing care.
Personalized Treatment Evaluation
Your provider will review your symptoms, testosterone levels, age, and testing results to determine whether testosterone therapy may be appropriate for you and recommend a treatment approach based on your individual needs.
Intramuscular Testosterone Injections
Testosterone cypionate may be administered by injection every 7 to 14 days, with dosing determined by your age, symptoms, and laboratory results. Injections may be provided in the clinic or, when appropriate, self-administered at home.
Transdermal Testosterone Application
Testosterone may also be applied to the skin daily in the form of a gel or cream. Your provider will determine the appropriate concentration and application based on your treatment plan and monitor your response over time.
Treatment & Payment Information
Your initial total testosterone blood test and consultation are offered at no charge. If you are considered a candidate for therapy, additional testing and an in-depth consultation will be completed as part of developing your treatment plan. Treatment is paid at the time of service. Major credit cards, debit cards, cash, Flex, HSA cards, and CareCredit are accepted. Insurance is not currently accepted, but documentation can be provided for patients who wish to submit claims to their insurance provider. For current pricing, please contact the clinic.