At Texas Medical and Wellness Clinic, Dr. Nhi Le offers the best treatment for low Testosterone or Low-T. As you know that low testosterone affects almost 40% of men across the globe aged 45 or older. In fact, according to the study, it is indicated that after the age of 30 this natural decline process starts and continues at the pace of 1% every year. The issue of low testosterone in men is very common. Most of the men suffer from this health concern. Many of us think that the issue will impact only the intimate life of a man. Besides, the fact is, there are many health issues that occur due to low testosterone.
How low testosterone affects the body?
In addition to low sex drive and erectile dysfunction, there are many other issues faced by the patient due to low testosterone. In list include:
- Fatigue, depression, moodiness and irritability
- Loss of muscular strength
- Increased body fat
- Decrease in hemoglobin and mild anemia
- Osteoporosis (thinning of bones)
Difficulties in concentration and memory
There are enormous ill-effects of low testosterone in the body. So it is recommended to take certain measures to avoid the condition. The first and foremost change you can think of is avoiding alcohol consumption, take proper sleep, give rest to mind and body. Even if you are leading a healthy lifestyle there may be some issues that further lead to low testosterone in men. In such a condition, it is advised to undergo the proper treatment.
What are the therapies to cure low testosterone?
The optimal treatment process of low testosterone is replacement therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy can be given by different methods:
- Intramuscular injections: these are injected into a muscle and repeated after every 10 to 14 days.
- Testosterone Patches: the patches can be applied everyday on buttocks, arms, back and abdomen.
- Testosterone Gels: these are applied daily on clean and dry surface of upper back and arms.
- Pallets: these are implanted under the skin during the period of every two months.
Although some professionals may suggest oral testosterone therapy it is not approved for use in the United States.
Benefits of testosterone therapy in male
There are many health benefits as you undergo any of the aforementioned therapy. Some of the listed benefits include:
- Increased bone density
- Enhanced mood and sense of wellness
- Better mental sharpness
- Greater muscle performance and physical health
- Loss of fat
- Avoiding problems related to delayed puberty
- Sexual wellness
Besides, there are certain conditions where a person cannot undergo the therapy. It is advised to check for certain health conditions and avoid the therapy if you are undergoing any such health issue:
- If your PSA measure is above 4 then you are not recommended to undergo the therapy
- A person with elevated hematocrit levels should not opt for the therapy.( higher than normal number of RBC)
- Severe congestive heart failure
- Breast cancer
- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea
- Unevaluated lump on the prostate
There are many more conditions where a person cannot opt for any such therapy. So, before opting for any method of low testosterone treatment one should declare his medical conditions to the doctor/ practitioner. If you want to know more details about Low-T treatment, Call (361) 551-2288 and book an appointment now!