Therapeutic Basis
Many Men have inadequate hormone levels despite technically “normal” blood tests. Some men who suffer symptoms related to andropause may also benefit from these therapies. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can be used to augment hormone levels in several conditions where diminished hormone levels are evident or clinically suggestive. Our providers at my/OBGYN and Your Best Kept Secret Aesthetics may prescribe these hormones at dosages designed to achieve a pharmacologic effect to reduce the symptoms of hormonal decline. The diagnosis and treatment will involve many components, including your symptoms, confounding medical issues or medications, blood levels, physical exam, response to therapy, and other information. Your blood levels may fall into “normal” lab reference ranges despite having symptoms that are consistent with testosterone deficiency.
Potential benefits
Increased libido, energy, and sense of well-being, decreased frequency/severity of headaches, increased energy, increase in muscle mass and decrease in visceral fat, improved insulin sensitivity, improved lipid panel, decreased risk of dementia, decreased bone loss, improved cognition and memory, and help with sleep issues, enhancement of erections, less joint pain/stiffness.