SUBTLE EFFECTS OF LOW-T

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.