Hormone Replacement Therapy for men

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Typically, hormone levels drop as human beings age, and this gradual change can have negative effects, including a loss of strength, focus, and libido. Low testosterone levels can lead to increases in body fat and decreases in muscle mass. Finally, low testosterone levels can cause fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Though dealing with hormone deficiencies can seem hopeless, there are medical treatments available to combat these potentially negative changes.

To make hormone imbalances and treatments for hormonal issues easier to understand, let’s briefly cover what hormones are, what they do, and what issues may occur in the body when imbalances occur.

Hormones are molecules that carry instructions from glands and tissues to various systems in the body. These molecules vary in their functions and targets. Some hormones can bind with compatible cells all over the body, while others are more specialized, targeting only one or a few tissue types.

For example, estrogen (the female sex hormone) can regulate functions by binding to estrogen receptor sites in uterine, breast, and bone cells. It can also act as a target cell for various regulatory molecules.

Thyroid hormones, on the other hand, regulate many of the body’s functions, including heart rate, digestion, metabolism, brain development, bone health, and much more.management.

Hormonal imbalance in men can refer to an overabundance or deficiency of certain hormones in the body. An imbalance in male hormones can lead to a condition called “andropause,” which is similar to menopause in women. Andropause can cause a wide range of symptoms, including decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, changes in mood, and weight gain.

Hormonal imbalance can also lead to an increased risk of developing certain chronic diseases.trauma.

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can offer a lot of benefits for men, but there are also some potential side effects.

Side effects may vary depending on the individual, but some potential side effects include headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement, anger issues, bloating, polycythemia (blood "thickening") and changes in sex drive. 

Most of these side effects are usually mild and temporary, but it’s important to discuss these with one of our Providers before starting treatment.

• Improves Libido
• Improves erectile strength
• Can improve depression/anxiety
• Improves self confidence
• Improves motivation
• Decreases muscle loss
• Improves exercise recovery time
• Increases bone density
• Decreases fat and cholesterol
• Decreases insulin resistance
• Improves cognition and memory
• Improves fatigue

Estrogen is an important hormone for men too. It is derived from the conversion of testosterone to estrogen by an enzyme in our fat cells.

Non-balanced estrogen levels are associated with a number of other health problems in men, including increased risk for cardiovascular disease, obesity, type II diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. 

Maintaining healthy estrogen levels is critical for overall health in men.

Thyroid hormones support nearly every body system. In humans and other back-boned animals, the iodine-containing hormones guarantee proper development of the brain, skeleton, and organs.

If thyroid hormone levels are too low or too high, they can derail the body's delicate balance, causing goiter and other health problems including weight gain, low energy, dry skin, brittle hair/nails, constipation, and fatigue.

These distinct regulators work alone or cooperate with other hormones to generate energy, control cell oxygen use, and moderate many other life processes in males and females.