June is National Men’s Health Month. We love to help all the men that visit our office look and feel their very best.
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY IN MEN
Men experience a similar decline in hormone levels that women experience when they go through menopause. This is known as andropause in men, and this change occurs at a slower rate, starting around the age of 30. Testosterone levels in men typically drop about one percent per year. These lower levels of testosterone play a critical role in the quality and quantity of life in males. The decline in testosterone levels have been shown to be a risk factor for heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE
Loss of muscle mass
Weakness
Sleep disturbance
Reduced libido
Irritability
Erectile dysfunction
Impaired memory
Fatigue
Increased body fat
Depression
The goal of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy in men is to restore the body’s natural testosterone level to optimal levels, experiencing all the benefits with no side effects. Benefits of BHRT testosterone include:
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