Testosterone Replacement Therapy Facts and FAQs
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is the principal male sex hormone, although it appears in both genders. In both men and women, testosterone is produced in the gonads, and it is derived from cholesterol.
It is responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of other sexual characteristics. In men testosterone is produced in the testes, the reproductive glands that also produce sperm. The amount of testosterone produced by testes is regulated by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
In men, testosterone helps support:
- Libido/Sex Drive
- Muscle Strength and Mass
- Red Blood Cell Production
- Sperm Production
- General Well Being/Mood
- Testosterone levels in men gradually decline - 1 percent per year after age 30.
Low levels can cause:
- Changes in Sexual Function
- Increased Body Fat
- Reduction of Muscle Bulk
- Mass and Strength and Density of Bone
Other symptoms may include:
- hot flashes
- swollen or tender breasts
- hair loss
- reduced energy
- decreased motivation
- lower self-confidence
- sadness
- difficulty with concentration
A simple blood test is the only method to determine if indeed your symptoms are caused by a low testosterone level. Once this is determined you could benefit from TRT.
What if I Do Have Low Testosterone – What Happens Next?
Your doctor will discuss the benefits and any risks associated with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and determine the best replacement therapy course for you.
There are some different testosterone administration options available; injections, topical, patch or pellets. We offer the injection or topical application.
The benefits of TRT are appealing and are often noticed within 3-6 weeks after start of treatment. It can boost your libido, increase muscle mass and reduce fat, sharpen your memory and concentration, decrease anger and irritability and improve your energy level. It also has the potential to decrease the risk of heart disease.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Options
There are some different testosterone administration options available; injections, topical, patch or pellets. We offer the injection or topical application.
Injection is long lasting, precise, given in the buttock, has a 100% success rate in providing useable hormone, requires a dosage interval of only once each week, and is low in cost.
Topical allows absorption through the skin and is administered in low daily doses. Topical testosterone minimizes and potentially adverse effects in men with a higher sensitivity to testosterone products.
Patches may seem more pleasant compared to injections, but we have found their use limited. They also have been associated with some shortcomings including low reachable testosterone levels and local skin reactions.
Pellets require a surgical procedure for implantation and removal, and do not allow a means for tailoring dosage based on an individual's response.
If I Don’t Treat My Low Testosterone (Low T) What Will Happen?
Your testosterone will continue to reduce. Your symptoms may remain the same or worsen depending upon your unique response to depletion of Testosterone.
Can I Increase my Testosterone Level with Diet and Exercise?
A healthy diet and both cardio and strength training exercise are considered to be beneficial at all stages of human development. Eating a balanced diet of quality proteins, whole grains and lots of fruits and vegetables enables good health in general. But some specific parts of an optimal diet may also contribute to muscle growth a result associated with testosterone levels. Information about the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise are abundant and available from a variety of sources. Direct correlation between this and increased testosterone are still being studied.
I Have Prostate Cancer, Can I receive Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)?
Men with a history of prostate cancer or breast cancer are absolutely not candidates for testosterone therapy. The testosterone can make both of these hormonally sensitive cancers grow more rapidly.
How Much Does Testosterone Treatment Cost?
Our low price of $149 includes an exam, consultation, lab test, and an injection. You’ll be scheduled for follow-up visit at which time your lab tests will be reviewed and a continued care plan developed. If you have insurance, the cost is usually the amount of your co pay plus any unmet deductible.
How Long Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Continue?
The goal is to bring up your testosterone levels. Once this has been achieved, you will be monitored at regular intervals to monitor your levels, evaluate your response, and measure your success. The therapy and continued care will likely continue throughout your life. If you decided to stop TRT your body will likely return to lower hormone levels than before you started the program.
How Do I Make an Appointment and How Long Will Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Take?
Click here to choose an available date and appointment time that is convenient for you. The duration of your theraphy depends upon your body's response to therapy.
What Happens at the First Appointment?
You will be asked to complete a couple of medical forms. You will then meet with clinician who will review your medical history, perform a brief physical exam and draw blood for a Total Testosterone level and PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen).
Read more about low testosterone on our Low Testosterone Advice blog
We guarantee you will obtain an erection during your first visit or there will be absolutely no charge.
How can we promise this?
Our physicians are so skilled with compound medications, our success rate is extremely high. Here’s how: After a private consultation, you will receive a test dose of medication and see your results within 10 minutes - GUARANTEED.
We help hundreds of men every week. Our doctors specialize in treating erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and many more men's sexual dysfunctions.
It is very rare for a man to come in with an issue we have not seen and successfully treated many times. We have an all male staff who fully understands the needs and concerns of our patients. So we can confidently offer our services based upon our years of experience and history of success treating men of every age.
On your first visit, we will:
- Evaluate your condition and understand your unique needs.
- Demonstrate that we have the expertise and solutions to fix it today.
- Prescribe for you a custom formulated medication that will allow you to achieve and sustain a full firm penetrable erection ....for one to two hours.
Your visit will include:
- your evaluation by a Board Certified Physicians
- test dose of medication
- two lab tests
Medical evaluation includes a Doppler ultrasound test (to verify sufficient blood flow), a PSA Screening (Prostate Specific Antigen), a Testosterone Level test and prescription good for one year.
Performance Medical Centers treats the symptom of loss, or degradation of the quality, of a man's erection. If you are experiencing erectile problems you may have other, more complex and serious, health issues, such as heart disease, prostate cancer, obesity, psychological issues, and more, that you should discuss with your doctor to develop a full treatment regimen.