Physical symptoms of low testosterone
Wondering why you are suddenly having a decrease in energy, gaining weight, losing muscle, and having less interest in sex? You could be suffering from the many symptoms of low testosterone in men.
The revelation we want all men to understand is it’s not you, it’s your hormones.
Many doctors brush these adverse symptoms off ‘as part of growing older.’ Don’t be one of the millions who become overlooked; you do not have to accept these symptoms as inevitable anymore.
Bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy can turn the tide and help prevent many aspects associated with aging. By optimizing your hormones, you are optimizing your future.
Most common symptoms of hormone imbalance
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List of symptoms of low testosterone in men
- Weight gain, especially visceral fat
- Muscle loss, difficulty gaining lean muscle, and overall weakness
- Decreased energy, motivation, initiative, and self-confidence
- Depression, lack of drive, and diminished work performance
- Fatigue and memory loss
- Reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and fewer spontaneous erections
Low testosterone symptoms are not exclusive
Low testosterone symptoms in men creep up on you unnoticed, slowly taking away your zest for life. You might not even notice it at first, but it happens to most, most of whom just put up with the symptoms and blame old age. By optimizing your hormones, you can delay the onset of many diseases and health-related problems associated with old age.
What should I do if I have symptoms of low T?
There is no established level for ‘low testosterone,’ only an average level for guys at a certain age, but how these levels affect different men varies greatly. Average testosterone levels depend on who you talk to, what state you are in, and importantly, what your insurance company thinks!
By testing your blood levels, we can assess part of the picture. The numbers are simply numbers without a full assessment. Without the entire picture, you only have a snapshot of the reality.
Male Excel medical providers are experts in reading the symptoms of low testosterone and lab results to determine your best treatment plan. We then hold your hand along the way, with support when you need it, adjusting your treatment to get you to optimal hormone levels and optimal health!
Symptoms of low testosterone
Frequently asked questions
HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Hormone levels are tested and medications are administered to help hormones such as testosterone and thyroid reach their optimum levels.
TRT stands for testosterone replacement therapy. Testosterone is given to combat decreasing levels in men. This is to fight the usual signs and symptoms of aging such as fatigue, weight gain, loss of libido, and muscle loss.
We offer a daily injectable Testosterone Cypionate or a twice-daily Lipoderm cream. Both are bioidentical. We also prescribe Triclozene (Clomiphene Citrate) for men, which can help improve several aspects of male health, including low testosterone levels, hormone ratios and sperm production.
The benefits of HRT are extensive but include the following: healthy heart and blood, less fat, more muscle, stronger bones, improved libido, better sleep, improved memory, spatial ability and mental reasoning, improved mood, and better sex.
You can start your HRT journey by filling out our simple online hormone assessment here.
On average it takes approximately 7 business days from ordering your test kit to receiving your results. This is obviously dependent on how quickly you complete and return the test via free return postage. Once we have received your results, a dedicated medical provider will review this along with your online assessment to create your personalized treatment plan.
This is a very difficult question because there is no definitive answer. Everybody is biologically different and responds to the treatment differently. For detailed information, click here.
The test indicates whether you will benefit from this treatment and what your current hormone levels are. We can then know the proper medication to get your testosterone and thyroid to their optimum levels.
Our blood spot test measures 5 key hormone levels. It offers distinct advantages over traditional testing methods because it eliminates the need for a blood draw – saving patients time and money. Our blood spot test is a simple to use test that is done in the comfort of your own home. It involves a finger prick and 12 drops of blood dropped onto a card. We include free return postage with your test for your convenience.
Yes. HRT is safe when monitored by a licensed medical provider. This is why we require yearly testing and symptoms questionnaires every 2 months.
The treatment is effective for as long as you take it. Once you stop taking HRT your levels will return to the levels they were previously.
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