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Hormone Replacement Therapy > (Androgen) Testosterone Therapy

Androgen replacement therapy is a hormone treatment often prescribed to counter the effects of male Hypogonadism. It is also prescribed to lessen the effects or delay the onset of normal male aging. Additionally, androgen replacement therapy is used for men who have lost their testicular function to disease, cancer, or other causes.

As men enter middle age they may notice changes caused by a relative decline in testosterone: fewer erections, fatigue, thinning skin, declining muscle mass and strength, more body fat. This dissatifaction with the changes of aging has led to the development of the idea of androgen replacement therapy.

Male hormones are called androgens from Greek words andro meaning man, and gen meaning giving birth to. Primary among them is the natural hormone testosterone, which is produced in the testes, ovaries and adrenals. Females also produce testosterone in the adrenals and as a precursor to estrogen, but the amount of circulating testosterone is generally far less than in males, although the ranges on the two genders overlap. Both sexes also produce an androgen precursor called dihydroepiandrostene (DHEAS) from which the body can make androgens. Androgens cause the secondary sex characteristics of males: facial hair, thicker skin, low body fat, deeper voice, muscularity, penis and scrotal growth and darkening, broad shoulders, body hair, erection of the penis, etc. With increasing age, testosterone production declines, and many of these changes start to reverse.

This "decline of maleness" with age has given rise to a term: "andropause". This term implies a parallel with menopause in women, although the two states are by no means equivalent. The term manopause has also been used in the popular press.

There are several artificial androgens, including nandrolone and various other manipulations of the testosterone molecule. Androgen replacement is via patch, tablet, pill, cream or gel; or depot injections given into fat or muscle.

Users report an increased alertness and well-being, heightened libido and erection ability, increase in lean muscle mass and concomitant decrease in body fat.

Side Effects of Testosterone and the Dangers of Abuse

Though Testosterone Therapy, when administered properly, usually only causes minor side effects at most, the abuse or overuse of Testosterone can lead to complications. Headaches and dizziness are two of the most common side effects. High blood pressure can also result from abuse. This hypertension is also correlated with fluid retention. Research has produced evidence that the abuse of testosterone therapy can lead to prostate problems in healthy individuals. Those that already from prostate issues, and especially those that suffer from prostate cancer, are not recommended to use testosterone therapy, because higher levels of testosterone can exacerbate these issues.

Our hormone replacement therapy clinic has access to all of the latest treatment options. For this reason we are able to specially cater your treatment to your exact needs, desires, and goals. Each of our patients has a completely unique plan to restore healthy hormone levels. It is the goal of the physicians and specialists at Conscious Evolution Institute to help you take control of your life and health as you grow older. We want to be at your side all along the way.