Dr. Anne Truong, Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Testosterone therapy is a form of hormone therapy that can help restore levels of testosterone your body produces in your younger years. This therapy can help you reclaim your vitality and hold on to those characteristics you typically associate with masculinity. Don't let age slow you down. If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 60 and are experiencing significant decrease in energy along with low libido and feelings of loss of virility and around erectile dysfunction, know that you're not alone. Low testosterone, also known as low T, can be the cause of many and all these feelings. Luckily, there's hope. Testosterone plays a crucial role in your body's daily function. From the production of facial hair to the ability to build strong muscle. Testosterone is vital to the maintenance qualities we associate with being male. As you age, your body produces less and less testosterone. Your body slowly began to slow the production of Testosterone after your 20s. Testosterone production in men decreases on average approximately 2% per year starting in your 30s and reaching peak declines around middle age. By the time you reach your 50s and 60s, you might start to feel the effects of low T. Symptoms of low testosterone include reduced libido, stuff, sex drive and erectile dysfunction, fatigue, weight gain and trouble sleeping, reduction of virility, decreased muscle mass, reduced bone mass and memory issues. All of these signs and symptoms can stop you from living life to the fullest. One of the most difficult part of aging is having to witness a decline in what our bodies and mind can accomplish. While testosterone therapy can help your body produce more testosterone and it can restore testosterone level to those found an average men half your age, a common part of testosterone therapy also involves developing a diet, exercise and overall wellness program tailored to fit your needs. Research has shown that bioidentical hormone therapy is both safe and effective. Not to mention it has a variative positive effect on the health of men. For example, men who restore testosterone to natural level using testosterone therapy have been shown to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes. Adequate levels of testosterone have also been linked to higher energy levels and healthy weight control. One study found that men treated with testosterone experience a reduction in fat mass and increased muscle mass and strength. Other benefits of hormone therapy for men include enhanced sexual desire and performance. Hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones is an effective and natural option for restoring and balancing levels in men. Conventional method used to restore male hormone levels, such as synthetic hormones produced by pharmaceutical company that you inject once or twice a week, do not provide the tailored treatment necessary for achieving and maintaining optimal health. Deciding when to begin your hormone replacement therapy is simple. And ask yourself, when do you want to start to feeling your best again? The longer you wait, the further you are achieving this goal. Take action. Call our office today.