Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Image Medical Weight Loss in Ontario, California, we specialize in Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for men. As men live a longer, more active life, finding relief for hormonal imbalances can be found in Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).

Hormone changes occur not only in women but occur in men as well. With age, men’s bodies naturally produce less testosterone. Men often experience fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, mood swings, muscle loss, insomnia, depression, and increased body fat when testosterone levels are low. Our TRT programs help increase testosterone levels and help balance hormone levels so you can feel your best.

ABOUT TESTOSTERONE

  • As men age, their bodies naturally begin making less testosterone.

  • Low testosterone is often associated with insulin resistance, causing blood sugar and fat levels to rise.

  • Testosterone is good for your blood. The hormone plays a vital role in the production of red blood cells.

  • Testosterone works to maintain bone density.

  • Testosterone plays a vital role in mental health and helps to maintain energy and a sense of well-being.

  • Men with lower testosterone are prone to excess weight around the belly. However, men who are overweight have lower testosterone than thinner men.

  • Men with sleep apnea have lower levels of testosterone.

  • Too much testosterone can cause health problems.

HORMONE IMBALANCES IN MEN

In men, the symptoms of aging are often the result of a growth hormone and testosterone decline. After age 20, a man's growth hormone falls about 14 percent every 10 years. By the time he reaches 40, he's lost almost half the growth hormones he had at 20 years old, and by the time he reaches 80, men are left with just 5 percent of their original growth hormones.  Testosterone declines at age 40 and falls about 2-3% every year. 

Some of the most common hormonal imbalances in men include:

  • Andropause: Also known as male menopause, andropause occurs as men grow older and their testosterone levels decline.

  • Adrenal fatigue: If your stress levels remain high for a prolonged period of time, your adrenal glands can't produce enough of the stress hormone cortisol.

  • Hypothyroidism: When your thyroid gland is underactive, it's not producing enough thyroid hormones.

  • Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland results in high levels of thyroid hormones and increased metabolism.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MALE HORMONE IMBALANCE

Many of the symptoms of male hormonal imbalances come on very gradually. You may not notice them at first, but as more symptoms appear and worsen over time, they become apparent. These symptoms of male hormone imbalance are some of the most common:

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Hair loss

  • Low libido

  • Fatigue or lack of energy

  • Night sweats or hot flashes

  • Memory loss

  • Mood swings or irritability

  • Heart palpitations

  • Muscle loss or weakness

  • Insomnia

  • Depression or anxiety

  • Constipation or increased bowel movements

  • Increased body fat

  • Gynecomastia (development of breasts in men)

SIGNS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE LEVELS

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Hair loss

  • Low libido

  • Fatigue or lack of energy

  • Night sweats or hot flashes

  • Memory loss

  • Mood swings or irritability

  • Heart palpitations

  • Muscle loss or weakness

  • Insomnia

  • Depression or anxiety

  • Constipation or increased bowel movements

  • Increased body fat

  • Gynecomastia (development of breasts in men)

RISKS OF TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Some risks can occur with Testosterone Replacement Programs.

Potential side effects of TRT include:

  • Fluid Retention

  • Acne

  • Increased Urination

  • Breast enlargement

  • Decreased testicle size

  • Worsening of sleep apnea in patients who have this sleep disorder

  • Changes in the amount of cholesterol in your body

  • Increased in your red cell count

  • Decrease in sperm count

  • Infertility

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