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Hormone Replacement Therapy > Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone is a hormone that maintains muscles, fat distribution, bone mass, and sperm production. Testosterone is considered to be a "Male Hormone", produced by the testes that encourages the development of male characteristics, stimulates the activity of the male secondary sex characteristics, penis growth, muscle development and Masculine features. Chemically, testosterone is a 17-beta-hydroxy-4-androstene-3-one potent naturally occurring androgen.

High levels of testosterone appear to promote good health in men, for example, lowering high blood pressure and heart attack. High testosterone levels also correlate with risky behavior, however, including increased aggressiveness and possibly stress related activities, which may cancel out these health benefits.

Testosterone therapy may be given to treat medical conditions, including female only breast cancer and in the male cryptorchism (nondescent of the testis into the scrotum), and menorrhagia (irregular periods).

Hypogonadal men also report levels of anger, confusion, depression, and fatigue that are significantly higher than those reported in eugonadal men (high testosterone men).

Evaluation of potential candidates for testosterone replacement therapy should include a medical history and also hormonal screening. Total serum testosterone should be measured in the morning. When the serum testosterone level is low and LH is elevated, testosterone replacement therapy is warranted. Patients with low serum LH and testosterone levels need an imaging study of their pituitary and may need endocrinologic consultation.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

During puberty, testosterone levels are at a lifetime peak. These levels begin to decline about the age of 23.

Testosterone Therapy Benefits:

• Increased muscle strength and mass.
• Increased sexual potency and frequency.
• Lowers cholesterol levels.
• Increased energy, stamina and endurance.
• Improved mental function
• Improves mood and feeling of well-being.
• Protects against heart disease
• Improved concentration and focus

Testosterone Deficiency Symptoms:

• Reduced libido
• Fatigue or a decrease in physical stamina
• Difficulty in maintaining erections
• Memory impairment,
• Depression and anxiety
• Increased risk of heart disease,
• Decreased muscle mass
• Weight Gain