Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Your masculinity lies in your virility. As you age, your muscular strength, energy level, libido, mental clarity, bone health, and overall sense of wellbeing begins to decline. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low mood and a sense that you aren’t reaching your full potential in life.
As men age, they typically see a reduction in testosterone levels by up to 10% per year which is why you may experience this loss and the sense that your life has stalled. It’s time to turn back the hands of time and reclaim the vibrancy of your youth.
As the key male sex hormone, it is Testosterone that is responsible for keeping you feeling young, vibrant, and virile.
Dr. Darby Cassidy is a renowned Sexual Medicine and Anti-Aging specialist. He understands the sensitive nature of your concerns and provides confidential, personalized support that can help you return to your strong and energized self.
There are a variety of benefits you can realize with Testosterone Replacement Therapy including:
- More Energy
- Increased Libido
- Enhanced Muscle Mass
- Better Mood
- Leaner Body
- Improved Mental Clarity
As time passes, you may reminisce on the days of your youth. The transition from feeling youthful to actually feeling old may seem swift in your mind. In reality, this biological transition happens gradually. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a regimen of specialized medications that increase hormone levels in the body to replace what has been lost due to aging.
TRT involves administering exogenous testosterone to supplement or replace endogenous production.
Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy include:
- Improved Sexual Function: Testosterone plays a critical role in maintaining libido, erectile function, and overall sexual satisfaction. TRT has been shown to enhance sexual desire, improve erectile function, and increase the frequency of sexual activity in men with low testosterone levels.
- Increased Muscle Mass and Strength: Testosterone is anabolic, meaning it promotes muscle growth and repair. TRT can help increase muscle mass, enhance muscle strength, and improve exercise performance, particularly in older men with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia).
- Enhanced Bone Density: Testosterone is essential for bone health, as it stimulates bone formation and inhibits bone resorption. TRT has been shown to increase bone mineral density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures in men with low testosterone levels.
- Improved Mood and Cognitive Function: Testosterone influences mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. TRT may alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, irritability, and cognitive decline associated with low testosterone levels.
- Increased Energy and Vitality: Testosterone plays a role in energy metabolism and overall vitality. TRT can improve energy levels, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall quality of life in men with testosterone deficiency.
Risks of testosterone replacement exist and are best mitigated by the close personal surveillance of a qualified sexual medicine expert.
Testosterone replacement therapy is a valuable treatment option for men with clinically diagnosed hypogonadism or symptomatic testosterone deficiency. When prescribed judiciously and monitored closely, TRT can effectively alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life and restore physiological functions associated with testosterone deficiency. It is essential to weigh the potential benefits against the risks and considerations, including cardiovascular health, prostate health, fertility, and application site reactions. Furthermore, TRT should be integrated into a comprehensive approach to men’s health that includes lifestyle modifications, regular monitoring, and individualized treatment plans. By addressing both hormonal imbalances and modifiable risk factors, healthcare providers can optimize the outcomes of TRT and promote the long-term health and well-being of men.
What is Pellet Therapy?
When you visit bettermale for your Testosterone Replacement treatment, Dr. Cassidy will review the results of your blood test with you. He will discuss the treatment and address any questions you may have. If you are a candidate for pellet therapy, Dr. Cassidy will make a tiny incision near your hip and buttocks and insert between 2-10 small pellets, each the size of a grain of rice, under your skin using specialized instruments and techniques. The pellets will slowly release Bioidentical Testosterone over the course of about 3 to 4 months eliminating the need for daily or weekly treatments.
Following insertion of the pellets under the skin, you may experience some tenderness at the implantation site. Any discomfort should resolve within 24-48 hours.
If you opt for intramuscular injections or are not a candidate for pellet insertion, Dr. Cassidy will administer the testosterone treatment directly into the gluteal muscle. You will need to receive the injection every 10-14 days.
You will have routine and personalized follow up appointments with Dr. Cassidy to monitor your progress and testosterone levels. Your treatment plan will be adjusted, as needed, when you come in for your next appointment for pellet therapy or testosterone injection.
As the pellets or injection release the hormones, you may experience an increase in sex drive as soon as 2-3 weeks after administration. You may notice an improvement of mood between 3-6 weeks. Enhancement of muscle mass and strength may be evident at around 12 weeks. Dr. Cassidy will discuss additional effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy with you as experience your journey.
If you are ready to realize the benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy for yourself, contact bettermale to schedule your private consultation.