ANDROGEN TESTOSTERONE HORMONE INJECTIONS

One of the awesome things about Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is that there are a lot of effective treatment options available to restore your Endogenous Testosterone Production. One of these options is the Testosterone Transdermal Patch. The goal of these Testosterone patches is to correct the symptoms of Low-T in males that do not naturally make sufficient Testosterone, an issue that becomes more common and problematic with age.

Testosterone is one of the many vitally important hormones created by the human body and it regulates and contributes to many different functions. Testosterone is important for body composition, bone mineral density, and sexual function, just to mention a few benefits. Men that suffer from Low-T experience a number of significant symptoms that can make it harder for them to live a longer and happier life, including:

• Low Energy

• Extreme Fatigue

• Loss of Sex Drive

• Depression

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Osteoporosis

• Anxiety

• Loss of Muscle Mass

• Increased Body Fat

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Patches have the ability to mitigate or cancel out the effects of Testosterone Decline by providing Bio-Identical Testosterone directly through the skin through an easy-to-apply patch.

Common Brands of Testosterone Transdermal Patch

• Androderm

• Axiron

• Testoderm

How Are Testosterone Patches Used?

Testosterone Patches are intended to be applied directly to the skin. These patches are intended to be applied once every 24 hours. Most physicians recommend applying the Testosterone Patch at night, sometime between 8 p.m. And 12. a.m. To maximize the benefits, it is important to apply the patch at the same time every day. Like all prescription medications, it is vitally important to follow both the advice of your doctor and the instructions on the medication itself.

Use Testosterone Transdermal Patches only as directed. Excess use of Testosterone Patches can lead to a greatly increased risk of experiencing side effects, and applying patches less often than prescribed can greatly reduce the effectiveness of the medication. Never apply more patches than your physician recommends.

Where Are Testosterone Patches Applied?

Some of the most recommended areas of the body to apply Transdermal Testosterone Patches are the thighs, stomach, back, and upper arm. You want the area where the patch is to be applied to be a clean and relatively smooth area.

Here are some places that you don't need to apply Testosterone Patches:

• Skin covered in high levels of body hair

• Areas of skin prone to producing too much oil

• Areas of the body which produce high levels of perspiration

• Directly on top of a bone such as the hip or shoulder

• Places that experience high levels of pressure upon sleeping or sitting

• Directly upon the scrotum

• Irritated skin

• Wounded skin

• Open sores

In addition to these suggestions, it is also important to apply the Testosterone Patch to an area of the body that remains flat at all times. Don't place the Testosterone Patch on areas of the body that can be excessively stretched, folded, or pulled in normal, everyday activity.

Like other forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Treatment, it is important to rotate treatment sites with every administration. For Testosterone Patches, most physicians recommend to choose a different area of the body every day of the week. After seven days, it is okay to apply the patch to the same spot once again.

Understand that once you apply the Testosterone Patch, it should remain on at all times over the next 24 hours. Don't remove the Low-T Patch for any reason. The Testosterone Patch is perfectly suitable for sex, showers, baths, and swimming, as long as the patch was applied effectively.

Occasionally, the Testosterone Patch may become loose. If this occurs, simply smooth the patch back directly to the skin with your fingertips. If the patch completely falls off before lunchtime, simply apply a new patch to replace the old one. If the patch falls off after lunchtime, simply wait until the next scheduled time to apply a new patch.

One important thing to note is that although Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a highly effective treatment for Testosterone Deficiency, it is not a cure. Testosterone Patches are intended to supplement or replace your body's own natural Testosterone Production, and Testosterone Levels naturally decline with age.

It is also important to recognize that you need to continue to apply Testosterone Patches even if you eventually feel perfectly healthy. The benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy will gradually fade over the course of weeks and months if you suspend treatment, and your symptoms will eventually return. Don't halt Testosterone HRT without discussing it with your physician.

How to Apply a Testosterone Patch

One thing that makes people really like Testosterone Patches is that they produce very little mess and they are very easy to apply. In order to apply a Testosterone Transdermal Patch, simply follow these instructions:

• Disinfect and clean the area where you will apply the patch.

• Take a wrapped patch and tear the edge off the foil pouch. Don't open the foil until you are absolutely ready to administer the patch.

• The Testosterone Patch itself will have a protective liner. Carefully pull this liner off, as well as the protective silver patch. Simply throw these away.

• Carefully take the patch and place it on the desired area with the sticky side facing the skin. Press the patch against the skin firmly for the next ten seconds. Before moving on with your day, inspect the patch, making sure that is entirely adhered to your skin, especially the edges of the patch.

• At the end of the day, or when it is time to take off the patch, simply pull it from the skin and toss it in a trash can or other waste container. Make sure that the waste container is completely out of reach of both pets and children. They can experience side-effects if they play with or chew on the used patches.

• After throwing the old patch away safely, immediately apply a new patch to a different area of the skin, using the same instructions.

Testosterone Patch Precautions

Testosterone Patches are a safe way to effectively supplement your hormone levels, but there are some precautions that you should take when beginning or continuing a Testosterone Replacement Patch Regimen.

Precautions to Take before Using Testosterone Patches for the First Time:

• A small number of people are allergic to Testosterone, or other medications related to Testosterone. Let your physician know.

• Before starting Testosterone Therapy, make sure that your physician and your pharmacist are aware of all medications, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and vitamins that you are currently taking. Some of these products may impact the success or safety of your Testosterone Replacement Regimen.

• Be especially sure to tell your physician if you take insulin or blood thinners, because a sudden change in Testosterone Balance can impact the effects of both of these types of medications. Testosterone Replacement Therapy may necessitate a need to alter your medication dose, or may require you to be a bit more vigilant regarding certain side-effects.

• Inform your doctor if you have a personal or family history of prostate or breast cancer. It is also important for your physician to know if you have ever been diagnosed with liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or any blood disorders.

• Unlike other forms of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, Testosterone Dermal Patches are only indicated for use in male patients. Testosterone Patches are not formulated for women, and they should not use Testosterone Patches.

• It is especially important for women that are currently pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid any contact with these medications because they can impact the health of the unborn child. Women that are currently breast feeding should also avoid any form of Testosterone Replacement Therapy because Testosterone may be able to pass to the child through breast milk.

• If you have an appointment to undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as an MRI, inform your doctor because you will likely have to remove the patch in order to safely undergo MRI Scanning.

• Testosterone is perfectly safe for sexual activity under most circumstances. The likelihood of exposing your female partner with more than just trace amounts of Testosterone is very unlikely. That being said, it is important to contact a physician immediately if your partner shows signs of being exposed to Testosterone, such as if she starts to develop acne or if she experiences changes in hair growth.

• With Testosterone Patches, there is a risk of experiencing skin irritation in the area where the patch is applied. There is no reason to suspend therapy in the case that you experience slight skin irritation, simply treat the area with a bit of hydrocortisone cream after taking off the patch. It is also important to only use hydrocortisone cream and not use the ointment form. If the skin does not improve after hydrocortisone treatment, you should contact your physician, and he or she will likely offer you a prescription form treatment in order to prevent or eliminate skin irritation.

Are there any dietary restrictions or recommendations associated with Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Under most circumstances, there are no dietary restrictions or recommendations with Testosterone Patches beyond sticking to a healthy diet in order to maximize the health benefits of treatment. However, Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy will safely restore Testosterone Production even without any changes in diet or nutrition.

What If I Forget to Apply a Patch on Time?

If you forget to put on your Testosterone Patch for the day, simply apply the patch as soon as you can. The only circumstance where you should skip the dose is if it is nearly time to apply the next day's patch. The most important thing to take note of is that you should never apply more patches than prescribed in order to catch up for a missed dose.

What Side Effects Can Result from using Bio-Identical Testosterone Patches?

As with any form of Testosterone, there is always some risk of side-effects associated with Testosterone Transdermal Patches. You may experience these minor side-effects. If these side-effects become severe, or if they remain persistent, please inform your doctor:

• Burning

• Hardness

• Redness

• Pain

• Blisters

• Itching

If you experience the following symptoms, inform your physician, because you may need to adjust your Testosterone Replacement Therapy. These symptoms are not dangerous, and in many cases are only temporary:

• Headache

• Depression

• Acne

• Difficulty Urinating

• Frequent Urinating

• Depression

In rare cases, you may experience more serious symptoms as a result of Testosterone Treatment. These symptoms are very uncommon, but if you do experience any of these symptoms, contact your physician immediately:

• Yellowing Eyes or Skin

• Increased Experience of Erection

• Erections that Don't Go Away

• Vomiting

• Bloody Vomit

• Black Vomit

• Nausea

• Ankle Swelling

• Tarry, Black Stool

• Bloody Stool

• Erections that Happen More Than Usual or That Do Not Go Away

• Severe Itching

• Hives

• Rashes

• Difficulty Swallowing

• Difficulty Breathing

Please note that this is not a definitive list of symptoms. Talk to your physician to learn about the other risks that are potentially associated with treatment.

Testosterone Pills and other medications similar to Testosterone that are taken orally for extended periods of time have the potential to cause serious and life-threatening damage to the liver, and have also been shown to contribute to liver cancer. There is no evidence that current medical forms of Testosterone such as Testosterone Patches, Creams, and Intramuscular Injections have any negative impact on the health of the liver when used in therapeutic doses.

There is no definitive evidence regarding the correlation between Testosterone Replacement Therapy and an increased risk of Prostate Cancer. Evidence suggests that Testosterone may exacerbate existing Prostate Cancer under certain circumstances, and Testosterone HRT should not be taken if you are currently experiencing Prostate Cancer.

Storage and Disposal Recommendations for Testosterone Transdermal Patches

• When storing Testosterone Patches, keep the treatment in the container that you received it in. Keep the container closed tightly, and put the box somewhere safe and out of the reach of pets or children.

• Testosterone Patches should be stored at room temperature, and the effectiveness of treatment can be impacted by excess moisture or exposure to heat. Don't store Testosterone Patches in the bathroom for this reason.

• Apply Testosterone Patches as soon as you open up the protective pouch that it is contained in. Testosterone Patches are sensitive to extreme pressure and heat and there is a risk that the patch can burst if exposed to these conditions.

• If the patch is damaged or if the protective patch has been tampered with, do not administer the medication.

• If you no longer have a need for your Testosterone Patches or if the medication has passed its expiration date, simply throw away the patches. For more information regarding proper disposal, talk to your physician.

What Should You Do in the Case of Severe Testosterone Overdose?

If you wear more Testosterone Patches than you have been prescribed, mix different forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, or if you wear patches for an excessive length of time, you may deliver an overdose of Testosterone to your blood stream. If you do so, there is a chance that you may experience significant symptoms.

If you experience symptoms resulting from Testosterone Overdose, contact a poison control center immediately. In the event that you are caring for a victim that has stopped breathing or has otherwise collapsed, call 911.

Symptoms of Testosterone Overdose:

• Weakness of Numbness of a Leg or Arm

• Fainting or Faintness

• Slurred, Slow, or Difficult Speech

Other Important Testosterone Transdermal Patch Information

Semi-annual medical appointments are an important part of any form of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Never skip a medical appointment with your physician or the lab associated with your blood testing. Throughout Testosterone Treatment, your physician will order laboratory tests in order to ensure that you are responding appropriately to the medical treatment.

When your physician recommends that you undergo evaluation, always go to the same medical clinic, because different labs often perform the same diagnostic tests in slightly different ways that can impact the results.

Testosterone Patches and other forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy can impact the results of some types of lab testing. Before you undergo any form of medical testing or diagnostic evaluation, inform your physician and the specialists at the lab about your current Testosterone Replacement Protocol.

Never let anyone else try or make contact with your medication. Testosterone is only intended for the treatment of clinically diagnosed Testosterone Deficiency, and the use by healthy individuals significantly increases the risk of experiencing side-effects.

General Testosterone Transdermal Patch Information

Testosterone Patches vs. Testosterone Gels

These forms of therapy are both very easy to use and don't require much preparation. Testosterone Patches do give a more streamlined dosage of Testosterone through an entire 24 hour period than Testosterone Gels. Testosterone Gels provide a fairly steady level of Testosterone, but Testosterone Levels drop more quickly. Testosterone Gels do involve a bit of mess, which may lead you to prefer Testosterone Patches. Testosterone Gels are approved for use by women. Testosterone Patches are not approved for women.

Testosterone Patches vs. Testosterone Injections

Testosterone Injections have three advantages over Testosterone Patches. First, Testosterone Injections are cheaper than Testosterone Patches, which may influence the decision of the more price-conscious patient. Second, Testosterone Injections dosage can be titrated to provide a very specific dosage. Testosterone Patches come in specific doses, which generally start at 2 milligrams, which is why the patches aren't approved for usage by women. Third, Testosterone Injections only need to be administered every week to two weeks, whereas Testosterone Patches must be applied daily.

Testosterone Patches vs. Testosterone Pellets

Testosterone Pellets have the advantage of being the most cost effective form of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, costing between $230-$500 per dose. A single dose lasts three to four months for women and four to five months for women. They supply an incredibly steady level of Testosterone as they dissolve underneath the skin, making them slightly more steady than Testosterone Patches. Testosterone Pellets are inserted using a slightly invasive yet minor out-patient surgery.

How Much do Testosterone Patches Cost?

Testosterone Pellets and Injections are the cheapest forms of therapy as of today. Testosterone Injections cost around $100-$200 per month. Testosterone Patches and Testosterone Creams both cost $200-$500 per month. The reason that these forms of treatment are more expensive is that they are still patented medications. Once these treatments go generic, the price will drop.

Testosterone Patches have a number of advantages over Testosterone Injections. First, there is very little prep and no pain associated with use of Testosterone Patches. Some people may wish to avoid needles, or would simply like to avoid the mild pain associated with Testosterone Injections. Testosterone Patches are much easier to use. Testosterone Patches also provide a very steady level of Testosterone over time, whereas Testosterone Injections have a higher level of variation between doses.

Testosterone Patch Dosage

The normal initial dose for many forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy is four milligrams of Testosterone per day, applied every evening and kept on the skin for a full 24 hour period. After two weeks of treatment, Testosterone Levels will be checked in the morning after the treatment was applied the night before. At this point, the treatment dosage will be adjusted if needed in order for Serum Testosterone Levels to reach a point between 400-930 nanograms per deciliter by increasing the dosage to six milligrams or reducing the dose to two milligrams. Certain treatment providers may provide more specific levels of patch dosage.

How to Get Testosterone Patches

Testosterone Patches can be acquired via prescription for the treatment of Testosterone Deficiency. The Conscious Evolution Institute offers many forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, including Testosterone Patches, Testosterone Creams, and Testosterone Injections. The Conscious Evolution Institute offers fast and efficient diagnosis and prescription for various forms of Hormone Replacement Therapy including Testosterone HRT, Sermorelin Acetate HRT, and Human Growth Hormone HRT.

The Subtle Effects of Low-T

How Low Testosterone Can Slowly Degrade Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Health

A lot of men resign themselves to the decline associated with aging. What they don't realize is that a large number of symptoms most people associate with the aging process are actually the result of underlying hormone deficiencies. Because of their slow onset during mid-life, most men don't realize that the changes in their life are powerfully affected by these changes in hormone production.

The goal of this article is to help you realize the symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency so that you can recognize the signs early and seek treatment to extend the pep and vitality of your life.

Subtle Signs of Low-T

Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to lead to miraculous changes in health for men that suffer from Low-T. Testosterone HRT has been shown to effectively reduce fatigue, increase libido, and improve mood. It is incredibly easy to resolve an underlying Testosterone Deficiency, so if you qualify for treatment, there is no reason not to consider it.

In order to qualify for Testosterone Replacement with the Conscious Evolution Institute, you have to pass three important criteria:

• You Must Have Clinically Low Testosterone Levels

• You Must Display Manifest Symptoms of Low-T

• You Must be Over the Age of Thirty

It should be noted that Low-T alone does not warrant medical treatment. Many men actually have Low Testosterone and don't display symptoms. For this reason, in order to qualify for Testosterone Replacement, you must actually be experiencing symptoms of Low-T. This means that Testosterone Replacement can only be used as a treatment and not as a preventative measure.

Before starting Testosterone Treatments, it is also important to recognize that the therapy does have certain side-effects associated with it, and there is a limited pool of data regarding the long term benefits and risks of treatment. If you think Testosterone Replacement Therapy may be the correct course of action for you, talk to a professional, like those at the Conscious Evolution Institute.

Signs of Testosterone Deficiency

Although the signs of Testosterone Deficiency are quite obvious when you actually take the time to acknowledge them, their effects over time can be incredibly subtle. Testosterone Deficiency is a spectrum disorder, meaning that dependant upon the level of deficiency, you will experience a different range of symptoms.

The severity of the symptoms also depends upon the severity of the deficiency. This means that as Testosterone Levels first start to decline you will feel absolutely no noticeable change, but as months and years continue to pass, the accumulated effects of continuous changes in Testosterone Concentration will have an ever-growing affect on your life.

Think of it like the old science experiment involving the toad. If a toad is placed in excessively hot water, it will immediately jump to safety. On the other hand, if you place the toad in water and slowly increase the temperature to dangerous levels, it will not realize the change in temperature and will not jump out to save its life. Hormone Deficiency acts in the same way. It happens so incrementally that there is significant chance that you are suffering from it and don't even realize it!

All men experience Testosterone Decline in a similar way. Men have healthy levels of Testosterone and HGH throughout the teens and twenties, but the ability to produce Testosterone slowly starts to decline as we grow older. Depending on your own personal sensitivity to hormone deficiency, as well as the unique rate at which your T-Levels decline, you may experience noticeable symptoms sooner than later.

Below are some of the common symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency:

Low Energy and Fatigue

Over the course of Testosterone Decline, the body becomes less and less effective and generating energy and positive metabolism. As a result of this, you will eventually start to have trouble keeping your energy levels in the black, causing you to tire out more easily, or be less able to engage in strenuous physical activity.

Low Libido

Testosterone is intricately involved with the male Sex Drive. When we are young, our veins are pulsing with Testosterone, which contributes to our voracious appetite for sex and romance when we are young. As we get older, however, our ability to generate that psychological spark slowly fades. Men often think their decline in libido is a natural result of age. Wives often think their husbands are simply losing interest. If you are unable to get excited for your lover, there is a significant chance that it isn't you, or her, it's your T-Levels.

Erectile Dysfunction

Many men also confuse Low Libido for a lack of ability to become sufficiently aroused. ED is the symptom of Testosterone Deficiency which is easily the most noticeable, but many men experience this issue and still don't think their problem is simply Low-T.

At first, Low-T simply reduces the frequency of erections, but over time, it can severely affect the firmness of the erection. The lack of blood flow reduces both the effectiveness of the erection and the pleasure gained through sexual activity. In cases of severe Testosterone Deficiency, the male will often lose the total ability to experience an erection.

Cognitive Complications

Most men don't realize that Low-T can have a negative effect upon psychological health as well as sexual health. Healthy Testosterone Levels have been strongly correlated with healthy cognitive activity. As Testosterone Deficiency worsens, it can become more difficult to focus and concentrate on completing tasks. These concentration difficulties may be the result of general fatigue which impacts a man's stamina in all aspects of life.

Depression and Dysthymia

Testosterone can also negatively impact psychological well-being. In men, Testosterone plays a role in maintaining a healthy baseline of happiness, and Testosterone Deficiency can negatively impact the release of pleasure chemicals in the brain which stimulate happiness. There are many men that mistakenly take anti-depressants, when they should be taking Testosterone.

Short Temper and Irritability

Low-T is directly correlated with an increase in the hormone, cortisol. Although Cortisol is a necessary hormone, men with Low-T start to produce way too much of it, which contributes to even further reductions in Testosterone Concentration. Increased cortisol levels induce stress on the body and mind, causing men to experience elevated levels of stress which contribute to increased anxiety issues. The cool, calm, collected influence of Testosterone is stripped down, leaving a man in a persistent and unhealthy beta-state.

Loss of Muscle Mass

As men grow older and their Testosterone Levels Decline, their muscle strength starts to fade. This is because Testosterone sustains male muscle mass. It's the single biological reason why men are stronger than women. Testosterone Deficiency reduces this natural advantage in muscle building power, however. Most men simply think that aging causes the muscles to weaken, but it's actually mostly the result of changes in hormone balance in the male body.

Increase in Bellyfat

This is another symptom that is frequently the result of Testosterone Deficiency, but most men resign the symptom to aging. Testosterone enhances general metabolism, helping to burn fat and maintain a healthy muscle-fat ratio. This is one reason why women naturally have a higher body fat percentage than men.

Their lower level of metabolism encourages them to distribute fat differently. Their natural, healthy hormone balance encourages this. Men with Low-T often start to pack on the pounds, and this extra belly fat has the capacity to further drain T-Levels because fat cells have the natural ability to convert Testosterone into Estrogen and Cortisol.

Reduced Perception of Self

All of these symptoms combine together and contribute to a general loss of self-worth. Testosterone Deficiency causes a slow drain of manhood which can have various negative impacts on overall health. As you are likely realizing by now, the symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency contribute heavily to what we perceive as simply aging, but it encourages an accelerated form of aging which has enhanced negative impact on all aspects of self.

Low-T Impacts Every Aspect of Health and Wellness

The thing that combines all of these symptoms is that they all come on slowly, and the cause of each symptom on its own could be the result of multiple different factors. What makes Testosterone Deficiency easy to recognize is that it impacts various systems at the same time, contributing to a slew of symptoms that all negatively impact health.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms you may be experiencing Testosterone Deficiency. The more symptoms you are dealing with, the more likely that Low-T is a real and terrible problem for you. The good news is that Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy has the capability to return a stronger sex drive and a greater sense of youthfulness and health!

Methods of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy

One of the great things about Testosterone HRT is that there are a number of different ways to get treated, simply dependant upon your personal preference. Below is a list of treatment options available to any man that suffers from Testosterone Deficiency:

Testosterone Creams and Gels- One of the simplest forms of Testosterone Treatment is Topical Testosterone. Testosterone Gels and Creams are absorbed directly into the skin, and require a daily treatment. Popular Testosterone Gels are Testim and AndroGel.

Testosterone Sprays- This form of Testosterone Treatment is similar to Testosterone Gels, but the Testosterone is aerated and applied using a pump mechanism. This simplifies the process of application and makes sure that you only apply Testosterone where you need it. Popular Testosterone Sprays are Fortesta and Axiron.

Testosterone Patches Testosterone is also available via transdermal patches, which provide Testosterone steadily over the course on an entire day. These patches are generally worn on the upper torso or arm. Like Testosterone Gels, they are applied on a daily basis.

Testosterone Oral Patches One of the newest forms of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy provides Testosterone via a patch attached to the gums. This form of Testosterone Replacement is easy to conceal, and requires twice daily treatment to be effective. It works by releasing the hormone directly into the blood stream via the sensitive tissues of the mouth. The most popular Low-T Oral Patch is known as Striant.

Testosterone Implants Another newer form of Testosterone Replacement is Testosterone Subdermal Pellets. In this form of treatment, pellets of Testosterone are implanted just below the skin, where they release Testosterone steadily over an extended period of time. Testosterone Pellets last far longer than other forms of Testosterone Treatment. One dose can last three to six months! Although Testosterone Implantation is a minor surgical procedure, you trade one session of surgery for months of treatment.

Testosterone Injections Testosterone Injections were the original form of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, and are still quite popular today. With this form of treatment, Injections deliver Testosterone directly into muscle tissue, where it slowly works its way into your system. Testosterone Shots come in various forms. Some require multiple administrations per week, while others T-Injections can last for up to two weeks!

Why Isn't There a Testosterone Pill?

Testosterone Pills are simply not a viable form of Testosterone Treatment. When Testosterone is ingested orally, acids and enzymes in the stomach break down Testosterone into its component parts, preventing you from experiencing the full benefits of treatment.

This biological breakdown of Testosterone can also harm your liver over time, because the organ is not designed to handle such high concentrations of the amino acid fragments which cycle through the liver after injection.

All other forms of Testosterone Treatment directly deliver Testosterone to the bloodstream, bypassing the liver and providing treatment directly to the body.

Performance-Enhancing Anabolics vs. Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy

There is a widely spread misconception that Testosterone HRT is the equivalent of taking Steroids for Performance Enhancement. This simply isn't true. It certainly is true that Testosterone can and has been used for the purpose of enhancing athletic performance, but when used by patients with a medical need, it functions quite differently.

The goal of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy isn't to rejuvenate the body by pumping it up with unnatural levels of Testosterone, the goal is simply to restore Testosterone to the healthy levels associated with optimal, healthy function. Testosterone Abuse does provide gains to muscle mass and cuts fat, but it also has a number of negative side-effects.

Testosterone HRT for men with Diagnosed Testosterone Deficiency is a safe and effective way to restore health and vitality! Although some men may experience certain side-effects, these side-effects are generally mild, and can be easily treated and reversed simply by adjusting dosage.

Don't Let Testosterone Deficiency Sneak Up on You!

To treat Low-T quickly and minimize the negative impact that it can have upon your health and well-being, it is important to be aware of both your own health circumstances and the Signs of Low-T. By recognizing the signs, you can talk to a qualified physician quickly and monitor your Testosterone Levels. By doing this, you can start Treating Low-T as soon as you become symptomatic optimizing your health and longevity!

If you think you may be a candidate for Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, we encourage you to contact the Conscious Evolution Institute today. We have a staff of Board-Certified Physicians, and a well-trained clinical staff that can help you restore optimal hormone balance.

Testosterone Deficiency and Erectile Dysfunction

If you are suffering from Low Testosterone, this means that your testes are no longer producing enough Testosterone in order to promote optimal health and physiological function. One of the most noticeable physical symptoms of Low Testosterone is Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile Dysfunction is a general term meant to describe any set of circumstances which leads a man to be unable to effectively produce an erection that is suitable for sexual activity.

For some men, this means that you won't be able to get it up at all. For other men, Erectile Dysfunction makes it hard to become fully erect and aroused, little to difficult and unsatisfying sexual activity. A third group of men may be able to become aroused sometimes, but are not sufficiently in control of their sexual function.

The same processes which inhibit sexual ability also inhibit sexual desire itself. Testosterone is intricately involved in male libido, and without enough Testosterone, your interest in sex may start to slack. Men with severe Testosterone Deficiency experience both of these issues simultaneously, but men with mild to moderate Low-T will likely experience a loss of sex drive before they begin to fully lose the capability to maintain a full erection.

Erectile Dysfunction has Numerous Causes

Although Testosterone Deficiency (Also referred to as Male Hypogonadism) is a frequent cause of Erectile Dysfunction, it is important to recognize that there are multiple other reasons why Erectile Dysfunction occurs, and this is why it is important to see a specialist, so he or she can perform a medical assessment in order to pinpoint the source of your bedroom struggles.

Almost all forms of Erectile Dysfunction lead to a single particular and profound symptom: the ability to develop an erection is inhibited as a result of restricted or diminished blood circulation to the penis. There is an elaborate interplay of hormone release which precludes an erection, but ultimately, Testosterone leads to the formation of an erection by stimulating the release of nitric oxide, which encourages the vasodilation which sends blood rushing to the penis.

Many other conditions which restrict blood flow have an inhibitory effect upon erection stimulation. A few other common contributors to Erectile Dysfunction are elevated cholesterol levels, hypertension, and hardened arteries. Hardened arteries prevent the heart from pumping as hard as it needs to effectively circulate blood. Hypertension and high cholesterol cause Erectile Dysfunction because they restrict blood flow at the vascular level.

Although many of the primary sources of Erectile Deficiency are the direct result of physiological complications there are many psychological causes of Erectile Dysfunction as well. Anxiety can prevent you from focusing your attentions effectively on pleasure, preventing you from being interested in sex. Depression can cause you to lose your self-confidence and desire.

One incredibly common cause of Erectile Dysfunction and lack of sex drive is simply relationship complications. If you are unhappy with your current relationship, or are simply going through a rough patch in your relationship, then you may temporarily lose your desire or physical ability to have sex with your partner.

A few rarer causes of Erectile Dysfunction are spinal cord injuries, neurological problems, or multiple sclerosis.

The Connection Between Testosterone Deficiency and Erectile Dysfunction

The male erection is entirely dependent upon Testosterone, but scientists and medical researchers have not yet completely established how the two are interconnected. Although many of the basic processes are understood, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about Testosterone and ED.

Low-T and Erectile Dysfunction are powerfully linked, but the correlation is not quite as strong as you might think. For example, some men are able to have a healthy and active sex life even though they have Testosterone Levels far below normal. Other men experience sexual issues even though their Testosterone Production appears to be well within the normal range. It is true that at a certain threshold, Low-T will completely inhibit sexual activity, but in the end, every man has a different threshold for sexual function.

Erections depend on testosterone, but the relationship between the two is complex and not fully understood. Some men have healthy erections despite testosterone levels well below the normal range.

One thing that is crystal clear is that Low-T is correlated with several chronic medical issues which can inhibit healthy erectile function, including heart disease, obesity, and Type-2 Diabetes.

Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you are experiencing issues with Erectile Dysfunction, and your Testosterone Production is in the normal and healthy range, Testosterone Treatments will likely have a negligible effect upon your Erectile Dysfunction. In this case, the underlying issue inhibiting Erectile Function will have to be discovered and treated.

For males that do have abnormally low Testosterone Production, Physician-monitored Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is most likely the most effective method by far at helping you to both restore libido and restore your ability to participate in normal sexual activity. It can even help you in a number of other ways that you didn't even realize. Testosterone Treatments have the capability to provide the following benefits to men with Testosterone Deficiency:

• Reduce Body fat

• Increase Lean Muscle Mass

• Strengthen the Bones

• Alleviate Mild Anxiety and Depression

• Increase Energy

• Decrease Fatigue

Because Testosterone Deficiency has multiple negative impacts upon normal health, it is important to treat Low-T with Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy even if you still need other forms of treatment to restore your sexual ability.

Testosterone Replacement and PDE-5 Inhibitors

Most men that take Testosterone HRT say that the treatments have a positive effect upon their sex drive, but many men still need supplemental treatments to fully restore function. These supplemental treatments generally take the form of Erectile Dysfunction Medications referred to as PDE-5 Inhibitors. You've definitely heard of a few of them:

• Cialis

• Levitral

• Viagra

• Stendra

For men with significant issues with blood flow that aren't related to the processes which directly stimulate erection, PDE-5 medications have the ability to increase circulation of blood to the penis. This doesn't mean that men that need PDE-5 inhibitors don't need Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, it simply means that it may take both treatments simultaneously to both restore optimal sexual function and contribute to greater overall health.

Restoring healthy Testosterone Levels can help add fire to your sex life by enhancing your drive for sex and improving your mood. For individuals that suffer in the bedroom as a combination of Low-T and mild depression, Testosterone Replacement can help resolve both issues simultaneously, sparking fire to his sex life.

Testosterone Replacement Treats the Whole Problem

Testosterone Restoration also has a protective effect upon sexual desire and ability because it treats a number of issues which have a negative impact on all aspects of sexuality. It can help improve aesthetic self-perception by increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat.

In addition to improving one's sense of physical self-worth, this also safeguards the male body from the devastating effects of diabetes, which can be utterly detrimental to male sexuality. For patients with Low-T, Testosterone Replacement has the ability to increase the body's receptiveness for insulin.

Testosterone Replacement Side-Effects

Although Testosterone Replacement Therapy is highly effective, there are some side-effects which should be considered before starting treatment. Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy Side-Effects include:

• Smaller Testicles

• Reduced Fertility

• Acne

• Increased Breast Size

• Benign Prostate Enlargement

None of these side-effects are dangerous, and they can be relieved simply by adjusting the dosage or suspending therapy.

To date, there is no connection between Testosterone Hormone Replacement on the development of Testicular, Breast, or Prostate Cancer, although you will have to suspend therapy if you develop any of these forms of cancer. Because of the effect upon fertility, if you are interested in conceiving a child, you should look to other ways to treat your Erectile Dysfunction.

Take Testosterone for a Test Drive

If your physician comes to the conclusion that you are suffering from the effects of Testosterone Deficiency, he or she may provide you with access to short-term Testosterone Replacement Therapy in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment in restoring your sexual function. If it is indeed effective, your doctor can provide you with an extended prescription.

If you decide to take Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, you will need to make appointments with your doctor on a bi-annual or annual basis so that he or she can monitor your hormone levels and make sure you are still getting exactly what you need in order to have a happy and healthy sex life.

Additional Steps to Improving Testosterone Levels

Your doctor may recommend taking other courses of action in addition to starting Testosterone HRT. Because of the positive effect that a healthy lifestyle has upon sexual function, your physician will suggest a number of different ways you can take charge of your own health in order to further boost your sexual function.

Because of the inhibitory effect of obesity and diabetes, it would benefit you to lose weight. Because of the stimulative effects of physical activity, it would benefit you to improve your exercise habits.

Finally, a healthy diet can improve your hormone profile by simultaneously improving your cholesterol profile, encouraging weight loss, and directly stimulating the release of Testosterone.