Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Tempe, AZ

Testosterone is a hormone produced naturally by the body that helps a man maintain energy, mood, bone strength, sex drive, sexual function, muscle mass, and strength. 

There are ranges for testosterone levels that are considered normal. The brain and the testicles work together to keep testosterone in this range but normal levels of testosterone change as you age.

WHAT IS LOW TESTOSTERONE?

Low testosterone (also known as hypogonadism in men) is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the hormone testosterone. 

Signs and Symptoms of Low Testosterone

Because low testosterone signs and symptoms may not be clear and apparent, they may seem to be a normal part of aging or assumed to be caused by other health conditions. Signs and symptoms of low testosterone may include:

• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Low sex drive (reduced desire to be intimate)
• Sexual dysfunction (weak erections, failure to get erections)
• Depressed mood
• Decreased sense of well-being
• Increased body fat
• Loss of muscle mass
• Decreased bone strength

These symptoms may be a sign of low testosterone or other health conditions. Low testosterone can be diagnosed by a doctor with a simple blood test. It's important to keep your testosterone at a normal level for your age. The right treatment can bring your testosterone levels back to normal and keep them there. And once you get back the testosterone you've been missing, you may experience lasting symptom relief.

Benefits of Optimal Testosterone levels:  

• Increase in muscle mass and loss of fat
• Increased sex drive/libido
• Improved erectile function (in men)
• Improved concentration
• Improved mood and sense of well-being
• Increased energy and motivation
• Increased strength and athletic performance
• Quicker recovery time after workouts
• Increased bone strength
• Improved sleep

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

After low or suboptimal testosterone is diagnosedwith a blood test the options available for replacement are:

• Intramuscular Injections
• Sublingual troches that are taken daily
• Testosterone creams that are applied daily to the shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen

Each of these options provides adequate levels of hormone replacement. Each has side effects and advantages and disadvantages.

Additional Resources

• Timeline for Testosterone Injections to Work
• The Most Common Forms of Injectable Testosterone
• Common Esters Available for Testosterone Injections

TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: STEPS TO GET GOING

1. Call 480-839-4131 or fill out a consultation request form and schedule a free consultation with one of our licensed physicians.
2. If you have recent labs showing testosterone levels please bring them with you to the consultation.
3. If you don't have recent labs, we can order them for you when you are at your consultation. Your health insurance will most likely cover the labs. For those paying cash we can draw your blood in our office and send it off to the lab. The fees associated with labs are the patients' responsibility at the time of the blood draw.
4. Once we know you need testosterone therapy we can dispense the injection version to you from our office.  Testosterone creams have to be ordered from the pharmacy.
5. Dr. Bird will teach you how to self-administer the testosterone injections or cream. Injections are done either once or twice a week. By self-administering the injections there is no need to come to the office for a shot. Stop making weekly visits and paying office visit fees elsewhere. Our Doctors will teach you how to give yourself the shot so you can save time and money! 
6. 6-8 weeks after treatment has begun it is a good idea to have your testosterone levels rechecked to make sure the levels are improving. This also allows us to make any necessary dosage adjustments.

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