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Testosterone
Cream and Testosterone Injections:
The
Anti-Aging Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Male
Testosterone Levels drop at a slow yet unceasing rate beginning in
the mid to late twenties. There has been a significant amount of
clinical and scientific debate regarding exactly how Low Testosterone
affects well-being as we grow older, but it is painfully obvious that
Low-T impacts the male body in incredibly negative ways.
What is
Andropause?
The
clinical term for the slow and gradual decline of hormones in the
male body that occurs in the thirties and forties is known as
andropause. Although Andropause is primarily regarded as a
Testosterone Deficiency, other hormones such as Human Growth Hormone
also decline at a similar rate. One of the primary sources of debate
in the medical community is regarding exactly who needs Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy and when is the correct age to begin
treatment.
The
American Society of Andrology has a simply stated opinion on the
matter of Testosterone HRT. They believe that Testosterone should be
prescribed only when two conditions are met:
Some
patients have relatively low levels of Testosterone yet are still
able to function normally. Other patients have Testosterone Levels
that are in the low range of normal, but still display major symptoms
of Low-T.
Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy should be prescribed when a patient has
both measurably low levels of Testosterone while also experiencing
reduced quality of life as a result of that deficiency.
Who
Needs Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
The
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists have their own
criteria for who qualifies for Testosterone Replacement. The AACE
regards Testosterone Deficiency by a medical term known as
Hypogonadism. Hypogonadism refers to any disorder which hinders the
production of sex hormones such as Testosterone and Estrogen, but
also other hormones such as DHEA and Progestin. The AACE considers
Male Hypogonadism to be a Serum Testosterone level that is beneath
the bottom limit which is considered normal for healthy young adults.
The AACE
signifies a clear change in scientific consensus that has occurred
over the past thirty years. Originally, scientists and researchers
believed that the slow decline in Testosterone Levels with age was a
normal and healthy natural progression. After a generation of
research, however, scientists are quickly coming to agreement that
although the slow decline in Testosterone levels with age is
normal, it is in no way, shape, or form healthy, and it hinders
male physical, cognitive, and sexual health. The AACE believes that
any patient with below normal Testosterone should be eligible for a
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy Trial. They also believe
that patients who have Testosterone Levels near the bottom of the
normal range should also be given the opportunity to try Testosterone
Replacement.
Free
and Total Testosterone
What is
generally not completely agreed upon is exactly what Testosterone
measurement should be the accepted line at which a male is considered
to have Low-T. There are no standards as of yet regarding Female
Testosterone Levels and Testosterone Replacement Therapy. There are
two ways in which Testosterone levels are measured:
Free
Testosterone This form of Testosterone is fully available to the
body biologically and is not bound to any molecules.
Total
Testosterone Total Testosterone refers to all Testosterone within
the body, whether that Testosterone be free in the blood stream or
active and molecularly bound.
What is
Considered Low Testosterone?
For physicians in the United States,
Total Testosterone below three hundred to four hundred ng/dl is
considered Low-T in early morning tests. Although this is the
American standard, this is a very imprecise value because normal
Testosterone levels change throughout the lifespan. Also, the range
listed above is not calibrated for age. When medical researchers
determined normal Testosterone values, they averaged together
Testosterone Rates for males of all ages, including very old patients
who naturally have incredibly diminished Testosterone Values. For
this reason, 300 ng/dl might be perfect for a sixty five year old
male, but very deficiency for a guy that is only thirty.
Symptoms of Low-T
It can be quite difficult to diagnose
Low-T in older men simply by the symptoms alone. The symptoms and
signs are not specific to Low Testosterone. These are a few of the
symptoms of Low Testosterone:
Loss of Sex Drive A reduced
desire for sexual activity
Reduced Memory Decreased
ability to recall memories or optimally utilize short term memory
Increased Fatigue and Decreased
Endurance Interferes with a person's ability to engage in
physical activity
Reduced Bone Mineral Density
Over time, reduced BMD can lead to life-threatening Osteoporosis and
general frailty
Muscle Atrophy Without
Testosterone, the male body is unable to sustain larger muscles
This is just a small subset of the
symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency, but it shows that the symptoms
of Testosterone Deficiency are often and easily confused with the
general characteristic changes of the aging process.
Forms of Testosterone Hormone
Therapy
There are many effective forms of
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, including:
Side Effects of Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy
There are a couple of minor
side-effects associated with Testosterone Replacement Therapy. These
are:
A small minority of patients suffer
from more severe side-effects such as:
Agitation of Existing Cancerous
Prostate Growth Testosterone HRT does not cause cancer, but may
worsen existing prostate cancer.
Worsening of Existing Sleep
Apnea Among patients who are obese or suffer from Chronic Lung
Disease, Testosterone can sometimes have the unintended effect of
worsening sleep apnea. For most patients, Testosterone has the
ability to reduce the occurrence of sleep apnea, but Testosterone
and Sleep are intricately related and under particular
circumstances, Testosterone Replacement Therapy can agitate Sleep
Apnea.
Higher Levels of Hematocrit
Hematocrit is a natural ingredient in the blood which acts as a
thickening agent. There is evidence that Testosterone Hormone
Replacement Therapy sometimes leads to increased Hematocrit levels,
which can increase the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions.
This phenomenon most often occurs in older patients who use
Testosterone HRT, and with close monitoring, this causes minimal
risk. If Testosterone Replacement leads to unacceptably high
Hematocrit levels, the dose can be adjusted in order to alleviate
the condition while also providing the benefits of Increased
Testosterone Levels.
Testosterone and Cancer Screening
Because Testosterone HRT can
complicate existing prostate cancers, it is of absolute importance
that patients planning to undergo Testosterone treatments be tested
for existing Prostate Tumors. There are two means by which patients
are tested for abnormal prostate growths before beginning
Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Before treatment begins, it is
recommended that patients undergo a rectal prostate exam and
absolutely necessary that they have their Prostate Specific Antigen
(PSA) levels checked before treatments begin. After Testosterone HRT
has began, PSA and Hematocrit levels will be monitored closely in
order to maximize the safety of the therapy.
Medical Benefits of Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone Hormone Replacement
Therapy produces a number of significant benefits. Patients who
suffer from Low Testosterone are at a significantly increased health
risk for a number of physiological disorders. Below is a short list
of benefits to Testosterone Replacement Therapy:
Lower Risk of Type-Two Diabetes
Healthy Testosterone Levels are tightly correlated with a healthy
pancreas. Testosterone plays an important role in the proper
utilization of insulin, and Low-T can greatly enhance the risk of
Diabetes in both obese and normal-weight patients.
Reduced Risk of Osteoporosis
Testosterone plays a vital role in the process of Bone Remodeling in
Men. Without sufficient Testosterone Levels, the bones begin to leech
calcium and greatly weaken over the course of a number of years. By
the time osteoporosis has been diagnosed, the damage has already been
done, and the bones are slow to repair themselves.
Increased Cardiovascular Health
Testosterone helps keep cholesterol levels balanced, lowering LDL
Cholesterol Levels while increasing HDL Cholesterol. Testosterone
also regulates proper Triglyceride metabolism.
Lower Levels of Anxiety and
Depression Testosterone significantly impacts overall mental
health in ways we recognize but are just beginning to understand.
Low-T is correlated with increased cortisol levels. High Cortisol is
one of the primary factors for elevated levels of anxiety. High
anxiety leeches the body's ability to produce the hormones which
contribute to a happy and healthy mentality, in addition to reducing
the body's ability to navigate stressful situations.
Decreased Chance of Alzheimer's
Disease Low Testosterone Levels are an independent predictor
of Alzheimer's Disease. Simply having Low-T increases the risk of
being diagnosed with this horrendous disorder. Although the mechanism
by which Alzheimer's and Testosterone are interconnected are not
fully understood, there is promising evidence that Testosterone
Replacement Therapy may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's or delay the
progression of the disease.
Healthier BMI Testosterone
has the ability to both generate enhanced muscle fibers and increase
metabolism. The increased metabolism provided by Testosterone targets
adipose fat tissue, which is generally the hardest to eliminate on
the human body. Over time, and especially in combination with a
healthy diet and work out regimen, Testosterone has the ability to
completely reshape the body, providing a more aesthetically pleasing
figure.
Overall Reduced Mortality Risk
All of the above benefits (and other benefits not discussed in
this brief synopsis) combine and have the cumulative effect of
reducing overall mortality risk. This means that as a result of
Testosterone HRT, you have a much higher risk of living a longer and
healthier life as a direct result of the treatment you have been
provided.
Although there have yet to be
expanded, longitudinal studies regarding the long-term effectiveness
and safety of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, there is
significant clinical evidence that Testosterone HRT is a safe and
effective treatment. In addition to this, there have been a number of
small-scale trials which have shown that the long term benefits
outweigh the costs for the majority of patients who are treated for
clinically low levels of testosterone.
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is the most potent of
the sexual hormones, otherwise known as androgens. Most people like
to refer to Testosterone as the man hormone, but both sexes
need Testosterone in order to function properly. Women produce
significantly less Testosterone than men, but Testosterone is still
needed to maintain optimal hormone balance. Testosterone is one of
the members of a collection of compounds known as anabolic steroids.
Testosterone also shares many
molecular characteristics with cholesterol, though the two molecules
affect the human body in very different ways. The human body produces
Testosterone through chemical reactions with a precursor molecule
known as DHEA. Testosterone is manufactured most abundantly by the
Testes in men, but the adrenal cortex also produces Testosterone in
much smaller amounts. In women, the placenta and ovaries produce
Testosterone, albeit at a significantly lower rate than the testes
are capable of. Testosterone can also be produced in both sexes as a
result of chemical reactions with cholesterol.
Testosterone is a required ingredient
for the production of a male in the womb. In the womb, female
characteristics in many ways are default. Testosterone is necessary
for they fetus to develop male differentiation, including but not
limited to the development of a penis and testes.
Testosterone and Puberty
Puberty is the result of a combination
of increased Testosterone levels and increased Human Growth Hormone
Levels. Testosterone causes male secondary sex characteristics to
develop, while Human Growth Hormone induces changes in height that
occur in patients with healthy hormone levels. Testosterone
essentially causes a boy to because a man. Facial hair starts to
grow, along with body hair. The voice alters and deepens as the
result of an influx of Testosterone.
Testosterone also plays a significant
role in muscle development, which is why men naturally have larger
muscles than women. Testosterone creates a biological situation in
which it takes less effort to build more muscles. Women simply have a
peak muscle capacity and size that cannot be breached under normal
circumstances.
The Recent History of Testosterone
Hormone Therapy
For well over twenty years, athletes of
all shapes, sizes (and sexes) have utilized BioIdentical Testosterone
HRT in order to improve their performance in the weight room, on the
field, and on the track. Testosterone Replacement Therapy is not
approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a Performance
Enhancing Drug, but after a generation of field testing, it should be
more than obvious that Testosterone Injections work, and work well.
Testosterone
Replacemetn is also widely recognized as a valuable tool to maintain
optimal health and ward off the effects of aging. Although
Testosterone HRT is not approved as a tool for strength training and
bodybuilding, the FDA has
approved the drug for use as a means to treat clinically low
Testosterone levels. You see, as we age, our Testosterone levels
naturally decline. When Testosterone levels decline to an extent in
which overall health and well-being become adversely affected, the
clinical term for this occurrence is known as Andropause.
Testosterone has been shown to restore youthful vigor, energy, and
endurance for patients who suffer from this life-changing disorder.
Testosterone Becoming a More Widely
Accepted Therapy
As time passes and people learn more and
more about Testosterone, the general concensus about the Hormone
Treatment rapidly changes. What people used to think of a niche
therapy for individuals interested in strength training and body
building is now more properly understood as a means to restore normal
and healthy function in aging men.
Testosterone Hormone Replacement is even
recognized as a valid treatment for women with particular hormonal
issues. For women, Testosterone HRT has been shown to improve libido
and alleviate the affects of menopause. There is even some evidence
that the treatment may be able to slow the progression of menopause,
although clinical research is incomplete in this regard.
Bio-Identical Testosterone Hormone
Replacement Therapy is a valid medical treatment and therapy that can
be prescribed by a doctor to any patient over the age of thirty who
has been clinically diagnosed with a Testosterone Deficiency. For men
who feel that Low Testosterone is getting in the way of their life,
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is a valid and safe way to
extend the vigor of youth and boost overall life quality.
We encourage you to seek out the
opinions of patients who made the decision to utilize Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy. We are certain that you will hear almost
nothing but success stories regarding amazing Testosterone
Supplementation.
When in our lives do Testosterone
Levels Decline?
Testosterone levels hit their peak when
we are in our late teens and early twenties. This is the period in
which we are at our healthiest and strongest, and a lot of it has to
do with the healthy Testosterone levels we experience during this era
of our lives. Beginning in the late twenties or early thirties,
however, Testosterone Levels start to decline. For many patients,
this decline will begin to be recognizable early, although other
patients experience the symptoms in a less precipitous manner. Some
patients may feel that they may be a candidate for Testosterone
Replacement in their early thirties, while others may have innately
higher Testosterone levels or may simply respond more actively to
lower levels of Testosterone.
Testosterone plays a significant role in
physiological health throughout the human body. Testosterone is
central to number of different biological tasks, including muscle
development, bone maintenance, sex drive, sexual function, and
central nervous system health. In addition to this, Testosterone
helps maintain a healthy prostate and optimizes the function of bone
marrow cells deep within bone tissue.
Benefits of Testosteone
Supplementation
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
benefits male patients in a number of different and wonderful ways.
After a single cycle of Testosterone Replacement, patients return to
us and tell us that they feel healthier, stronger, and more
attractive. They often exclaim that they feel as though they have had
years added on to their lives. These aren't just more years, they are
better years. Testosterone HRT helps patients extend the well being
of youth and early adulthood, allowing them to experience life in a
fuller and happier way.
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
not only does this directly through physiological changes that occur
as a result of supplementation, but indirectly as well. Increased
energy helps men go out and get more done. Testosterone encourages
patients to go out and exercise more by helping the body get into
shape more readily in response to exercise and physical activity.
Testosterone not only has the potential to alleviate anxiety and
depression directly, but men also look at themselves in the mirror
and realize that they both look and feel better, which invites them
to capitalize off of these physical and mental changes.
If you feel that Testosterone Deficiency
s negatively impacting your life, Testosterone can do all of this for
you as well. Today, Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is
easily and simply self-administered, so you can experience the
benefits of Testosterone Gels, Patches, or Injections without the
need for a continuous medical intermediary. In order to experience
the benefits of Testosterone Supplementation, you only need to meet
with a physician every once in awhile. You must undergo a physical
and blood testing before initiating therapy, and every six months or
so you will be required to undergo diagnostic testing to ensure that
everything is going exactly according to plan. Besides this, you will
be ultimately responsible for all aspects of Testosterone
Administration.
The Truth about Testosterone
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
isn't about flooding your body with Testosterone in order to have
superhuman muscles. Testosterone HRT is simply about restoring
optimal hormone balance by providing the body with Testosterone
Levels which mimic those produced in your early adulthood when you
were in peak physical and mental shape.Testosterone has been shown to
have the capacity to alleviate and even in certain circumstances
reverse the physiological decline of mind and body which causes older
men to lose their energy, strength, and libido.
Testosterone has been shown to improve
mucle tone by stimulating the amplified development of lean muscle
fibers while also improving capacity for exercise and reducing
fatigue. The various changes caused by restoring healthy Testosterone
levels lead to an improved outlook on life and overall enhanced
self-perception.
Testosterone and Sexuality: A Boon
for Both Men and Women
Testosterone is important for the sex
drive of both males and females. Testosterone levels drop in both men
and women with age. In men, this change occurs more gradually as a
result of Andropause, but in women, this gradual decline can become a
severe and sharp decline as a result of menopause. For both sexes,
declining Testosterone levels are linked directly with reduced
interest in sex and diminished performance in the bedroom.
Historically, we have considered sex to
be the realm of the young and fertile. Men and women used to think
that reduced libido was just a natural consequence of the aging
process-A process which was thought to be unavoidable and inevitable.
This archaic view of sex is quickly changing however. You aren't
doomed to an unsatisfying and unfulfilling sex drive just because
you're getting a little older. It's not your fault that your libido
is in decline, its simply the result of a chemical imbalance of
Testosterone.
Today, we fully recognize that sex drive
and Testosterone production are intricately linked in both males and
females, and Testosterone Restoration can help both sexes get back in
the saddle in a way that pleases both partners. There is no reason to
give in to the hopelessness that shrouds an unhappy bedroom. For many
patients, Testosterone HRT can play a central role in preserving or
restoring sexual excitement and ability throughout the aging process.
Before you think about using drugs like Viagra or Cialis, consider
that your sexual dysfunction may be the result of a deeper physical
complication that may be hindering your life in other significant
ways.
Effective Testoterone Hormone Treatments
can help you bring back the joy of sex that you first experienced in
your teens or twenties while also allowing you to utilize the skill
and talent that you've develop in the years that have passed since
that first time. Some patients even say that their sex life is better
than it has ever been in their lives with the intervention of
Testosterone Patches or Injections.
For couples that are happily married, it
may be smart to consider undergoing Testosterone Hormone Replacement
together at the same time to ensure that the two of you can keep up
with one another. Declining Testosterone levels significantly affect
the sexual excitement of both sexes, so if both of your flames are
restored at the same time, this has the most potential to create the
biggest and brightest fireworks. Imagine taking a look at your wife
and being transported back to the day of your first kiss.
Bio-Identical Testosterone has the potential to restore that feeling
of love and desire.
Testosterone Replacement Becoming
More Mainstream
Over the last decade, doctors have
experienced a significant boom in patient interest regarding
Testosterone. This is because as time has passed, patients are
becoming increasingly enlightened to the various benefits of
Testosterone Replacement. In addition to this, clinical research
continues to shed light on the safety and effectiveness of the drug,
encourages doctors to recommend Testosterone Replacement.
In the past, Testosterone Replacement
was only provided via injection, but today there are numerous methods
which can efficently transmit Testosterone into the human body.
Testosterone Injections are still popular among those who wish to
gain the most from their daily workout, but for those most concerned
with their overall health and wellness, testosterone creams and
patches have become incredibly popular.
Testosterone Injections provide the
biggest burst of Testosterone, which helps patients work out harder
and acheive more significant gains, but Testosterone patches and
creams more effectively imitate the natural processes of the human
body, helping the body remain in an enhanced state of hormonal
balance. All of these methods are great ways to restore your
Testosterone Balance, and your choice is dependent upon your
hierarchy of goals and personal circumstances.
Today, men are become more and more
aware that Testosterone Deficiency plays a major role in the aging
process, and are starting to become more comfortable with the idea
that Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy might be the right
choice for them to set things right with their bodies. Testosterone
Deficiency adversely affects male health mind, body, and soul.
Andropause vs. Menopause
As we mentioned before, women experience
hormonal decline in a severe and steep way unknown to males, yet
inevitable among females. Males experience this change more slowly,
so we are just now fully coming to realize the implications of
andropause. So far, scientific study seems to reveal andropause as a
disorder with two primary causes known as hypopituitarism and
hypogonadism. Testosterone is a form of hypogonadism, but
hypogonadism can refer to a deficiency of any of the spectrum of both
male and female sex hormones, and is not limited to Testosterone and
Estrogen. Hypopituitarism is a term which refers generally to Human
Growth Hormone Deficiency.
Both HGH and Testosterone rates decline
at similar rates, and both hormones play a huge impact in preserving
optimal health and function. Many patients are deficient in both
Testosterone and Human Growth Hormone concurrently, and many
physicians recommend utilizing both Testosterone Hormone Replacement
Therapy and HGH Hormone Replacement Therapy in order to more fully
balance a patient's hormone profile. Undergoing both forms of hormone
replacement simultaneously can amplify the results of both therapies.
HGH and Testosterone affect many of the same physiological systems
and for this reason, restoring both hormones at the same time can
produce even more amazing results.
The Most Noticeable Benefits of
Testosterone
There are a variety of aspects of aging
and ailments associated with the aging process that the medical
community once assumed were just unavoidable parts of the aging
process. Today, as the body of medical knowledge continues to grow,
we now recognize that many of these physiological changes that take
place with age are directly correlated with wavering levels of
Testosterone or other hormones such as Human Growth Hormone.
Most of the aspects of the aging process
which have been associated with declining Testosterone levels are
shown to be highly and effectively treatable with the help of
Testosterone Supplementation. Testosterone Replacement leads to a
number of fantastic benefits, including:
Increased Muscle
Size Testosterone increases the rate
at which muscle fibers grow as a result of exercise.
Higher Muscle
Strength Testosterone increases not
only the size of muscles, but the physical capacity for work within
each muscle fiber.
Enhanced Energy
Levels Testosterone can restore your
ability to survive the day without draining of you of your vigor and
intensity.
Reduction in Body
Fat Healthy Testosterone balance
encourages a healthy metabolism which helps you burn fat more quickly
and maintain a more attractive appearance. Healthy Testosterone level
promotes a thinner wasteline and can help you get rid of that
unwanted potbelly.
Increased Capacity
for Physical Activity Testosterone not
only improves the results of exercise, but can also increase your
ability to endure longer and harder workout sessions.
Low-T and Cholesterol
In the past, scientists hypothesized
that Testosterone HRT had the negative side effect of increasing
cholesterol levels. More recent research has negated this hypothesis,
however. In the past, the form of artificial Testosterone was
imperfect, and as a result had an adverse effect on cholesterol
levels. Since Testosterone and Cholesterol share such similarities on
a molecular level, artificial molecules that attempt to mimic the
effects of Testosterone can also have effects on cholesterol as well.
This early, artificial form of
Testosterone also affected cholesterol levels because the
imperfections within this early form of Testosterone decreased the
ability of the liver to function properly, thus contributing to
increased cholesterol levels. The liver is the organ primarily
responsible for the regulation of cholesterol, and any malfunction of
this vital hormone will have an immediate impact upon serum
cholesterol. Since those original studies, however, scientists have
perfected Bio-Identical Testosterone.
Bio-Identical Testosterone is not just a
molecule designed to mimic the effects of Testosterone. For all
intents and purposes, Bio-Identical Testosterone is the literally the
equivalent of Testosterone produced naturally by the human body. The
two molecules are functionally equivalent. The reason the
Bio-Identical Testosterone is superior to natural forms of
Testosterone is simply a matter of price and availability. It is far
cheaper to manufacture Bio-Identical Testosterone than it is to
harvest real Testosterone.
This drives costs down, making it more
financially viable to use Testosterone as an Anti-Aging Therapy. In
addition to this, the increased availability of Testosterone via
Bio-Identical Testosterone means that Testosterone can be ethically
prescribed for more purposes and is not limited simply to those who
have the highest medical need for the hormone.
More recent studies show that
Testosterone actually plays a beneficial role by restoring healthy
cholesterol levels and benefitting overall cardiovascular health.
There are two primary forms of cholesterol that are associated with
human health.
LDL and HDL Cholesterol and
Testosterone
LDL Cholesterol is what is considered
bad cholesterol. Although a certain level of this form of
cholesterol is necessary for human function, elevated levels of LDL
Cholesterol are associated with numerous negative health conditions
ranging from hardened arteries to congestive heart failure, to
stroke. Bio-Identical Testosterone has been shown to reduce LDL
levels in the blood stream.
In the last generation, we have learned
that there is a second form of cholesterol known as HDL Cholesterol
that actually has a positive impact on heart health, reducing the
risks of the very same cardiovascular complication LDL Cholesterol
promotes. Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy seems to aid liver
function by restoring optimal hormone balance and allowing the liver
to maintain a healthy balance between the two forms of cholesterol.
Estrogen Replacement Therapy has also
been shown to improve both HDL and LDL Cholesterol rates in women,
but Estrogen HRT is not considered a long term solution because
extended use of Estrogen Hormone Treatments has been correlated with
an increased incidence of breast cancer.
The Future of Testosterone Research
Although it is clear that Testosterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy has the potential to change a man's life
in a number of beneficial ways, we are just beginning to fully
understand the full capacity of this vital hormone to protect and
promote optimal health throughout the lifespan. Every year we learn
of new breakthroughs regarding this revolutionary form of Hormone
Replacement Therapy. As the body of knowledge regarding Testosterone
and its benefits increase, physicians and researchers will continue
to find new and novel ways to improve the health of their patients
through the utilization of Testosterone HRT.
Where it was once postulated that
Testosterone only effected the mind via libido, it is now obvious
that Testosterone plays a major role in numerous cognitive functions
from memory to attention. Where Testosterone was once only considered
only to enhance the physical qualities of the male physique, it is
now clear that Testosterone plays a central role in the health and
function of internal systems such as the liver and the cardiovascular
symptoms.
If you feel that you may be a candidate
for Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, we encourage you to to
try the treatment for yourself. If you suffer from a legitimate
Testosterone Deficiency, we are certain that Testosterone HRT can
improve your life in ways you might not even conceive.
As time has passed, the methods of
Testosterone Replacement Therapy have become more nuanced and
effective. In the not-so-distant past, Testosterone was often
prescribed to be administered via pill and intravenous injection.
Neither of these methods of Testosterone Replacement Therapy are
effective or even safe.
Avoid Testosterone Pills and
Intravenous Testosterone
We recommend you be wary of any dealer
which attempts to sell Testosterone Pills. Testosterone pills are
generally cheaper than other forms of Testosterone, but there is no
proof that they provide any real benefit to the consumer. The
digestive system generally breaks down any complex hormone to simpler
protein configurations, and Testosterone is broken down significantly
by the stomach. High levels of some of these proteins can even damage
the liver or hinder its function, potentially affecting both your
short term and your long term health.
Modern forms of Injectable Bio-Identical
Testosterone are designed to be delivered Intramuscularly. This means
that the injections are delivered deep into the muscles. Early forms
of Testosterone Injections were designed to be delivered
intravenously, but it was discovered that this was an incredibly
inefficient and inaccurate means of restoring healthy and normal
Testosterone levels.
Intramuscular Testosterone Injections
via Testosterone Cypionate and Testosterone Enanthate have the
capability to more accurately mimic the body's natural release of
Testosterone, whereas Intravenous Testosterone Injections were
imprecise and the effects of an individual injection were
short-lived. Intramuscular Formulations of Testosterone can be
dangerous if injected into the veins, leading to potentially
significant health complications.
This is because Intramuscular
Testosterone Injections are delivered via an oil solution. This oil
solution interacts poorly with the blood and is in no way intended to
be delivered into the blood stream. A small amount of Intramuscular
Testosterone injected into the veins can cause temporary coughing
fits as the oil is disseminated into the blood stream. A large dose
can lead to a condition known as a pulmonary oil embolism which can
be potentially fatal if not treated properly and immediately.
Follow Testosterone Administration
Instructions
This is why it is vital to follow proper
injection protocol. Testosterone Injections are completely safe if
administered in a responsible way, and there is a simple process for
discovering if you have accidentally nicked a blood vessel with the
tip of your needle which eliminates all risk of accidently
intravenous contact.
It may seem obvious by now, but we do
not offer Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy in the form of
Pills or Intravenous Injection. We sternly recommend against the use
of Testosterone Pills and we feel that Intravenous Testosterone
Injections are far inferior to Intramuscular Injections. The forms of
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy we provide are Testosterone
Gels, Testosterone Creams, Testosterone Patches, Intramamuscular
Testosterone Injections, Testosterone Transdermermal Pellets and
Testosterone Transdermal Sprays.
Many people believe that Hormone
Replacement Treatments require frequent doctor's appointments, but
this could be no further from the case. We have the capability to
prescribe Testosterone Replacement Therapy remotely via our national
network of affiliated physicians, so if you are eligible for
Testosterone treatments, we can quickly and confidentially arrange
all of the necessary steps toward acquiring safe and legal
Testosterone Treatments. Besides the initial visit to our affiliate
physician and subsequent hormone monitoring, the rest of you Hormone
Replacement Therapy treatment can be performed in the solitude and
privacy of your own home.
Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
is generally not an acceptable option for individuals who are
currently suffering from prostate cancer. There is absolutely no
clinical data that suggests that Testosterone HRT has the ability to
directly cause prostate cancer, but there is evidence that
Testosterone Replacement has the ability to exacerbate existing
prostate cancer by encouraging the growth of existing tumors. For
this reason, the most important tests for those who are considering
Testosterone Bio-Identical Therapy are in regard to prostate health.
The initial physical and preliminary
blood diagnostic testing will uncover out any potential underlying
prostate conditions such as prostate cancer which will interfere with
the effectiveness or safety of your treatment. In addition to this,
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing will be performed regularly
in order to ensure that in the case of prostate cancer, Testosterone
Replacement can be suspended immediately and cancer treatments can
begin when they are most likely to be successful. Prostate cancer is
the most common form of male cancer.
Luckily, prostate cancer can be very
easily and quickly discovered through PSA testing that occurs
throughout therapy. Patients undergoing Testosterone Hormone
Replacement Therapy generally monitor their prostate health to an
extent that far exceeds other individuals. The added benefit of
Hormone Replacement Therapy is that if prostate cancer does develop
during the course of Testosterone Supplementation, it will be caught
very early during the phase when it poses the least threat to the
human body.
Testosterone and Diabetes
Diabetes and Testosterone are
intricately linked in ways that physicians and researchers are just
beginning to more fully understand. Low-Testosterone is linked with
insulin resistance in male patients. Over time this insulin
resistance can develop into full blown Type-Two Diabetes. There is a
growing body of evidence that suggests that Testosterone Hormone
Replacement Therapy has the ability to alleviate the negative effects
of diabetes and insulin resistance.
Of course, this also means that diabetic
patients that are using Testosterone Injections or Creams should be
careful to monitor blood sugar levels. Testosterone has the ability
to increase the effectiveness of insulin, which has the capability to
reduce a patient's need for Insulin Injections. The body has a very
particular need for insulin, and changes in insulin sensitivity can
alter the size of the dose of insulin needed to properly regulate
blood sugar.
Is BioIdentical Testosterone HRT the
Right Choice for You?
The Conscious Evolution Institute can
help you find out! Here at the Conscious Evolution Institute we have
a fully trained and qualified staff of physicians and medical
professionals that have the training and expertise to identify and
diagnose a spectrum of Hormone Related Disorders. We specialize in
Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Human Growth Hormone Injections,
HCG Therapy, and Sermorelin Acetate Therapy, although we can also
provide assistance for a number of other hormone related disorders.
In addition to providing Pharmaceutical-Quality Hormone Replacement
Therapy, we also offer a number of other medical services in order to
help you maximize the effectiveness of your treatment.
To make the most of Hormone Replacement,
it is necessary to reshape your life in a way which enhances your
hormone treatment. In combination with the hormone treatments we
supply, we also provide exercise planning and dietary advice. We
offer nutritional guidelines and can help you learn which dietary
supplements will help provide your body with all of the necessary
components and ingredients that it needs to fully supply your
metamorphosis. If you feel that Hormone Deficiency may be preventing
you from making the most of your life as you grow older, we encourage
you to call or contact us as soon as possible.
We are fully
confident in the effectiveness of the treatment options we provide
and we want to help you design the new you. Our Board-Certified
Anti-Aging Doctors are among the most experienced in the United
States, and they want nothing more than to help you coast into your
golden years at the top of your game. We continue to expand our
capabilities, maintaining access to the most cutting edge medical
technologies and treatment strategies in order to provide you with
the maximum level of benefit.
Again, call or contact the Conscious
Evolution Institute any time, we can answer any question you have
about Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy or any other potential
treatment option, and there is absolutely no cost or obligation
associated with the information services we provide!
Remember. Tomorrow is the first day of
the rest of your life, and there's nothing stopping you from taking
the chance and making the transistion to a younger and healthier you!
The Conscious Evolution Institute
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