Hormones: Testosterone in Men

Testosterone is the male sex hormone. It is part of what makes a man a man. As we age out testosterone levels fall and we become more and more symptomatic. The result is fatigue, low sex drive, muscle loss, and many other symptoms. This decline not only impacts physical health but can also affect mental well-being, leading to mood swings, irritability, and even depression in some cases. Understanding testosterone and its role in health is essential, as maintaining balanced levels is crucial for energy, vitality, and overall quality of life. Thankfully, advancements in medicine and lifestyle modifications offer ways to support and optimize testosterone levels as we age.

The Facts about Testosterone in Men

• Testosterone is an anabolic steroid. While “steroid” is a word that engenders negative connotations in popular culture, men actually produce this anabolic steroid naturally.
• If done correctly, testosterone replacement therapy is safe and healthy.
• Testosterone replacement therapy does not increase your risk of prostate cancer. 
• Testosterone replacement therapy can reduce your risk heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and stroke
• Testosterone replacement therapy can improve body composition, increase lean muscle mass, decrease visceral fat, improve muscle mass, strength, and endurance.  It can also decrease depression and improve overall sense of well being.
• Replacing testosterone should be done in conjunction with balancing other hormones.
• Testosterone is the feel-good hormone for men. With testosterone replacement therapy, many men see improvement in their symptoms in just a few weeks.