By Mazyar Rouhani, MD Posted May 13, 2022 In Men's Health

All Of What You’ve Heard About Testosterone Replacement Therapy Might Not Be True. Let Us Separate The Myths From The Facts.

It’s a fact of life — our bodies change with age, including a hormonal decline.

However, for some men, that deficit doesn’t throw them off their game much. For others, it affects various aspects of their lives and takes away from their quality of life.

While testosterone replacement therapy in West Palm Beach, FL, and in general, is an option, some men are skeptical, especially with the falsehoods that’ve been spread around about the treatment throughout the years. Let’s take a moment to discern reality from fiction.

Be informed to make a sound decision if hormone replacement is right for you.

Fact: Testosterone Replacement Helps Bone Density.

Maybe you’ve heard that women can keep their bones strong with estrogen/progesterone replacement therapy, but you might never have realized that a decrease in hormones could be impacting your bones, too.

The same applies to men, though not with the same hormones. With men, testosterone is the hormone that stimulates osteoblast growth, keeping bones strong and dense. It also decreases the activity of the cells that break down bone tissue, minimizing excessive bone loss.

Not to mention, it enhances calcium absorption, which is vital, considering 99 percent of a bone is made from this mineral.

Myth: Testosterone Doesn’t Decline with Age for All Men.

Testosterone level does decline with age for all men, typically at a rate of one percent per year after the age of 30. The number of men in the U.S. who have low testosterone is around 13 million.

It’s estimated that 40 percent of men over 45 struggle with low testosterone, and research indicates 25 percent of men over 30 have low testosterone levels. Despite these figures seeming relatively high, not all men will have symptoms of low testosterone — only about one out of 20 will.

Fact: Your Mood May Improve.

Have you noticed you’ve become more moody as you age? Maybe you feel depressed or just have low energy, which makes it difficult for you to enjoy life. Or perhaps your moods shift frequently, or you feel anxious and stressed more easily than you ever have before.

These mood-related symptoms aren’t merely part of life, as much as a sign of a potential hormone imbalance. Hormone replacement therapy can potentially boost your mood, ease depression, and elevate your energy levels so you feel like a brand new person, or at least like the man you used to be before your testosterone started decreasing.

Myth: Only Older Men Can Benefit from Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Often, men think that they only need testosterone replacement once they’re in their 50s or 60s because it’s an older man’s problem. That’s not always the case. Men in their 30s or 40s may start feeling the symptoms of a decline.

And age isn’t always the main factor in low testosterone. Men may also experience it from autoimmune conditions, depression, nutritional deficits, obesity, certain illnesses and diseases, and some medications. Therefore, it’s worth getting your hormones checked even if you’re not on the older side.

Fact: You May Feel Younger From Treatment.

Your hormones actually play a major role in keeping you feeling and looking younger, and not just human growth hormone. In studies, testosterone has been shown to slow down the aging process. It helps you retain your energy and muscles.

Plus, the hormone may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, an issue that’s more prevalent in men than women.

Myth: Testosterone Is Only Good for Increasing Your Sex Drive.

Who knows why… but men often associate testosterone with sex drive only, not for everything else it can bring to their lives. While it can increase sex drive and help with erectile dysfunction in some cases, that’s not its only claim to fame.

This hormone, however, is good for more than your reproductive health. It can improve other symptoms of low testosterone, such as mood changes, weight gain, fatigue, cognitive decline, reduced muscle mass, and difficulty building muscle.

Fact: Andropause Is Real.

Women go through menopause, which is when their estrogen decreases significantly after this stage in their lives.

But what about for men? Well, there’s an equivalent to menopause for men, and it’s known as andropause or late-onset hypogonadism. Andropause occurs whenever testosterone decreases and causes issues. Because this hormone tends to diminish slowly over time, it’s honestly not always noticeable.

Myth: Purchasing Testosterone Online Is Safe.

You can find testosterone for sale online, and you might even be able to find it without needing a prescription. This isn’t legal in the U.S.

Injectable testosterone therapy, and any hormone replacement therapy at that, should only be given by a medical professional who’ll provide you with a script for an amount suitable for your situation. It’s easy to give yourself too much if not, possibly causing breast enlargement, high blood pressure, or an increased risk of blood clots.

The quality of the testosterone you receive might not be optimal, so you won’t receive all the benefits of it that you should.

Trust Hormone Logics for Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy in West Palm Beach, FL

Some of what you might have heard about testosterone therapy may be off from the truth. By understanding the myth vs. reality, you can know if it’s worth reaching out to see if hormone replacement therapy is an option for you.

Besides decreasing your symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, testosterone replacement therapy in West Palm Beach, FL, can help you feel more confident, as you burn fat better, increase your lean muscle, and tone your muscles as you did before.

You might see an increase in energy, so you’ll feel more willing to tackle those tasks at hand. And it can even affect your mood and mental status, also helping you feel more self-assured and ready to take on anything life has in store for you.

Moreover, whenever you opt to go through a medical provider, you receive a legitimate script along with authentic, high-quality testosterone, maximizing your results.

If you’re only interested in improving your sex life, we also offer treatments just for erectile dysfunction.

To help you decide on a practitioner, check out our reviews and see how we hold up against other options in the area.

Contact Hormone Logics today by calling (844) 966-0991 to book your consultation. We can further discuss any rumors you’ve heard or begin planning a treatment. Our clinic is located less than three miles from West Palm Beach Airport, but we serve all of Florida as well.

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Mazyar Rouhani, MD, FAAEM

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After completing his residency training at Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Dr. Rouhani returned home to practice…

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