Hormone Replacement Therapy Specialist

Hormone Replacement Therapy

What is andropause?

As men age, their bodies naturally produce less and less testosterone. This is known as andropause. While this is normal, it can produce unwanted side effects. As many as 25 million American men between the ages of 40 and 55 may be feeling the effects of low testosterone.

What many don’t know, however, is that hormone replacement therapy can greatly reduce or eliminate these unwanted side effects, restoring health and vigor.

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment that boosts levels of the male sex hormone testosterone if your body isn’t making enough naturally. There are many different methods of hormone replacement therapy, and the team at Rehab Wellness will work with you to select the right one for you.

What are the symptoms of low testosterone?

Low testosterone can affect your sex drive, so you might experience a reduction or loss of interest in sex and performance problems like erectile dysfunction. Other symptoms of falling testosterone levels include:

Loss of muscle mass
Chronic fatigue
Hair loss
Problems concentrating
Depression
Irritability
General malaise

There are other reasons why you might have these symptoms, so Dr. Babcock might need to run tests to confirm the cause before prescribing hormone replacement therapy.

What types of hormone replacement therapy are there?

If you need to take hormone replacement therapy, you have several options:

Transdermal testosterone replacement therapy

Transdermal testosterone replacement therapy uses a testosterone-containing skin patch that you stick to yourself each day. Your body absorbs the testosterone directly into your skin.

Gel-based testosterone replacement therapy

With several gel-based options, including nasal gels, pump applicators, and individual packets, your skin absorbs the gel into your body much the same as the patch.

Testosterone replacement therapy mouth patch

This is a testosterone pill that you place on your upper gum twice per day. The pill absorbs into your body over the course of the day, releasing a steady dose of testosterone into your body.

Testosterone replacement therapy injections and implants

There are several implantable or injectable testosterone replacement therapy options available. Some cause a slow release of testosterone, and some are a long-acting testosterone. In addition, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections are used to stimulate the production of testosterone. Absorption or injection of testosterone is usually safer than the oral method.

Dr. Babcock helps you choose the most suitable method of taking hormone replacement therapy and monitors your health carefully with regular checkups.