Many men can experience a drop in testosterone production as they age or due to injury. We call this androgen deficiency or andropause.
The adverse effects of this lack of testosterone include general and sexual well-being, cognitive performance, and bone and muscle health.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a treatment for men with low testosterone levels. TRT can help alleviate symptoms such as low energy, decreased muscle mass, and low libido while improving overall health and well-being.
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The main objective of male hormone replacement is to normalize testosterone levels in the bloodstream, promoting symptom relief and improving the patient’s quality of life.
There are different ways to perform Testosterone Replacement Therapy, which can be injected or applied to the skin. Modifications include:
The treatment options available today are:
Topical gels: These are easy to apply but require care to ensure that skin exposed to TRT gel does not inadvertently spread to other parts of the body or others.
Mouth patch: It is a type of adhesive that is rarely used. It is fixed to the gums twice daily but may cause gum irritation.
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection: Testosterone can be injected once or twice weekly. The subcutaneous injection is by far our most popular option.
Pellet placement: This treatment involves a pellet placed under the skin. Once administered, it requires less maintenance and provides steady, continuous dosing. , However, it requires minor surgery each time a new dosage is due, which takes an average of three to six months.
Nasal spray: This method is typically administered several times daily through the nostril.
The subcutaneous injections provide the most significant increase in testosterone levels with the greatest improvement in symptoms.
The best way to perform hormone replacement should be decided together with your EMTC provider, taking into account factors such as:
Keep in mind that there is no better or worse technique. All of them have benefits and drawbacks.
The action of hormone replacement can take up to four months for the full effect, but most patients notice improvements within the first four to six weeks of their first dose.
Most patients will notice the psychological benefits first:
After that, patients notice improved sleep and increased sexual libido and performance.
The longer patients have optimal testosterone levels, the more their body composition changes. Of course, different patients notice different benefits than others.
Yes, the application of hormones is relatively safe, as many recent research studies prove.
Your provider will review your medical history and complete an exam to be sure that replacement therapy is right for you.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy is not indicated for men who may have, or are diagnosed with the following:
Although testosterone does not cause prostate cancer, testosterone hormone replacement can worsen existing cases.
