Hormone Replacement Therapy

Relieves Symptoms of Andropause Naturally

While the term ‘menopause’ is well-known and occurs in women as menstruation ceases and hormone levels drop, a similar male counterpart – which also involves hormonal changes – is known as andropause.

Sometimes referred to as male menopause, andropause refers explicitly to men’s symptoms as testosterone levels drop with age.¹

Testosterone levels tend to start declining after 40, but they generally drop slowly, which means men may not experience symptoms right away.

Individual lifestyle choices and medications may also increase that decline.²

While it’s often called ‘male menopause,’ it’s essential to realize that andropause isn’t a male equivalent of female menopause.

Men don’t completely lose the ability to reproduce, and not all men experience andropause.

Also, while female menopause usually occurs relatively quickly, low testosterone levels may develop over a couple of decades.

Symptoms of Andropause

As men grow older, it’s normal for them to experience sexual, physical, and emotional changes due to a decline in testosterone production.

Some of the most common symptoms of andropause may include:

Reduced sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Reduction in muscle mass
Increase in belly fat
Excessive fatigue
Depression
Mood swings and irritability
Insomnia
Lower energy levels
Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
Weight gain
Night sweats and hot flashes
Difficulty with memory
Reduced bone density (osteoporosis)
Increased nervousness
Reduction in body hair
Decreased self-confidence and motivation

Many of the symptoms of andropause are mistaken for the typical signs of aging, so they remain untreated.

However, having adequate levels of testosterone are critical for the overall wellbeing and health of men.

Failure to treat low testosterone levels can increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD).³

Symptoms associated with andropause can cause severe health conditions, so it is critical to discuss these symptoms with your health care professional to determine the root cause.⁴

Relieve Symptoms Related to Andropause

Testosterone replacement therapy offers an effective way to relieve symptoms related to andropause.⁵

Today, testosterone therapy is available in various delivery methods, including injections, creams, gels, and pellets.

One of the most effective and sought-after testosterone replacement methods is bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy in pellets.

Bioidentical therapy mimics the natural secretion process of the body’s natural testosterone, and pellet therapy explicitly provides a steady hormone dose over several months.

This eliminates the need to use a cream, gel, or injection daily and lowers the risk of side effects because it releases the same amount of hormones to ensure you reap the benefits of therapy without side effects.

Bioidentical testosterone is lab-created to have the same chemical structure as the testosterone produced by your body naturally. This allows the body to process them in the same way it processes hormones naturally produced by the body, and it eliminates them from the body in the same way, too.⁶

It was often difficult for the body to eliminate excess hormones with traditional hormone therapy, increasing the risk that levels would build up and cause side effects.

Since the body recognizes bioidentical testosterone as natural, it’s excreted naturally.⁷

Of course, the key to treating andropause with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is to ensure your treatment plan is tailored to your body’s needs.

We work with patients to tailor their testosterone dose based upon their current hormonal balances and unique needs.

This ensures you get specific, personalized results from your treatment, effectively addressing the symptoms of andropause to improve your overall wellbeing.

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Relieves Symptoms of Andropause Naturally