Testosterone therapy, also known as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or androgen replacement therapy, is a treatment that helps raise low testosterone (“low T”) levels in men. As men age, their bodies often make less testosterone, causing hypogonadism symptoms like low energy, reduced muscle mass, and lower sex drive.
Testosterone therapy uses gels, injections, patches, or pellets to restore testosterone levels. This helps relieve troublesome low T symptoms so men feel more energetic, stronger, and youthful again.
Men with hypogonadism can benefit from testosterone therapy. Your doctor may recommend treatment if blood tests show very low testosterone levels along with 3 hypogonadism symptoms such as:
Vital Hormones Clinic provides customized testosterone therapy programs for men with low T. Our compassionate physicians will help determine if you are a candidate and tailor treatment to your unique health goals.
When used properly under a doctor’s care, testosterone therapy offers many potential health benefits for men including:
Research shows testosterone therapy can also have cardiovascular benefits when calibrated to optimal levels.
Like any medication, testosterone therapy has some risks if not properly monitored by a physician. Potential side effects may include:
It’s important men have periodic bloodwork done and follow doctor’s orders to minimize risks and achieve healthy testosterone balance through treatment.