Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone is important because it plays a crucial role in male development, maintaining muscle mass, bone density, sex drive, sperm production, and regulating fat distribution, essentially contributing to overall male health by influencing physical characteristics and bodily functions like red blood cell production; low testosterone levels can lead to various health concerns including decreased muscle strength, reduced libido, and mood changes

Key functions of testosterone:

Bone health: Contributes to strong bones by promoting bone mineral density.

Sperm production: Necessary for the production of sperm.

Libido: Regulates sex drive.

Red blood cell production:

Sexual development: Responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics during puberty like facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth.
Muscle mass: Helps build and maintain muscle strength.

Symptoms of Low Testosterone: People may experience reduced or no sex drive, sexual dysfunction, or erectile dysfunction, fatigue or hot flashes, muscle weakness or loss of muscle, delayed puberty, depression, infertility, irritability and anger, mood swings, potbelly, or weight gain. These symptoms often go undiagnosed and can disrupt a person's ability to function day to day or cause marriage problems. Here at Honesty 1st Family Medicine, we are able to treat patients and get them back to feeling great again and doing the things they love with the people that matter.

What to expect: During your Initial Appointment your doctor will test your testosterone level. If you already had it tested please bring a copy of your results to your Initial Appointment.

TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY