Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment option for men who have low or suboptimal testosterone levels.
Testosterone is a hormone that is vital for men’s sexual health, bone health, muscle mass, cardiovascular health, energy and mood. Low testosterone levels can cause symptoms such as low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, insomnia, depression and/or anxiety. Testosterone levels naturally decline as men get older. The goal of HRT including Testosterone Replacement Therapy is to bring testosterone levels back to a normal range to improve symptoms and overall health and vigor.
Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Different Treatments
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Hormone balancing can be done through several ways, such as using your own body’s ability to replete levels such as testosterone with medication and supplements or treatment with testosterone in the form of creams/gels, lozenges and injection therapy. To begin HRT, certain hormonal levels are required, and total Testosterone levels needs to be drawn two separate times when levels should be optimal- after a good night’s sleep and first thing in the morning at 8am when levels naturally peak.
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It is important to note that testosterone specifically is a controlled, scheduled substance, which means it has the potential to be very addictive and has a serious side effect profile, including testicular shrinkage, infertility, prostate enlargement or prostate cancer growth, heart attack, stroke, blindness, hair loss, high blood pressure, weight gain, acne, fluid retention, may cause aggressive behavior and can even cause death.
Having a knowledgeable and experienced physician involved in your treatment is key to avoiding serious side effects. Call Misra Wellness today to see if you are a candidate for HRT and to setup your initial consultation. As HRT generally requires ongoing management, please enquire about our membership today.