Barstow, located in the Mojave Desert region of California, can be an ideal location for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). With over 300 days of sunshine per year and mild winters, men suffering from low testosterone have the opportunity to benefit from treatment while enjoying Barstow’s beautiful natural landscapes and mild climate.
As men age, testosterone levels naturally decline about 1 percent each year after age 30. By the time men reach their 70s and 80s, many have testosterone levels 30 to 50 percent lower than in their 20s. Low testosterone, or hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 to 5 million men in the United States.
While natural over time, dropping testosterone levels can negatively impact energy, libido, muscle mass, mood, bone density, and body fat composition. Proper diagnosis and prompt testosterone treatments can help men regain strength, vigor, and an overall improved quality of life.
The Endocrine Society recommends testing for low testosterone if a man experiences consistent symptoms for longer than a few weeks. These symptoms include:
A simple blood test can accurately measure total and free testosterone levels. Men should be tested in the morning when levels peak.
Testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL often require treatment, depending on the severity of symptoms. Levels between 300-400 ng/dL with significant symptoms may also call for treatment based on physician assessment.
If diagnosed with low testosterone, TRT can provide transformative benefits. These include:
Fatigue and sluggishness make it difficult to exercise or enjoy daily life. TRT alleviates these symptoms, restoring motivation and energy.
Testosterone fuels protein synthesis, boosting muscle growth and strength. TRT enhances athletic performance while also reducing risk of falls and fractures by strengthening bones.
TRT shifts body composition to decrease fat (especially belly fat) and increase lean muscle mass. Visceral abdominal fat in particular correlates to higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Low testosterone often manifests through depression, irritability and trouble concentrating. By restoring healthy testosterone levels, TRT enhances mood, focus and cognition.
Testosterone widens blood vessels to lower blood pressure. TRT also reduces LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol while boosting HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Healthy testosterone levels equate to a healthy sex drive and improved sexual function. TRT can successfully treat erectile dysfunction in men with inadequate testosterone.
If blood tests confirm low testosterone, TRT can significantly improve vitality and wellbeing.
Testosterone treatments are administered under close medical supervision in cycles lasting several months. Proper protocols require regular blood testing to monitor progress and avoid adverse side effects.
Testosterone comes in several forms, each with respective advantages. Long-acting injections, gels and pellets slowly release testosterone for steadier mood and energy levels. Patches, oral tablets or fast-acting injections provide more immediate relief when needed.
Starting dosage depends on the severity of symptoms and degree of deficiency. Adjustments over time aim to restore testosterone to mid-normal range based on regular blood tests.
Follow up blood tests during therapy assess progress and watch for potential side effects. Dosages may require fine tuning to balance maximal benefits and minimal risks.
Proper sleep, nutrition and exercise complement TRT for enhanced physical and mental gains. Stress management also helps sustain progress. A few local fitness centers, walking trails and spas in Barstow provide great opportunities to integrate healthy lifestyle factors.
Testosterone therapy for men may help improve symptoms of low testosterone such as decreased energy and sex drive, but studies show it does not significantly improve cognitive function or prevent dementia, contrary to some claims that boosting testosterone improves brain health.
Testosterone plays a profound role in men’s health and vitality. When levels grow inadequate, quality of life suffers across physical, mental and sexual domains.
Symptoms often worsen gradually, leading many men to regard fatigue, weight gain and sexual dysfunction as an inevitable consequence of aging. But modern therapies make it unnecessary to endure low testosterone’s debilitating effects.
Thanks to remarkable progress in recent decades, TRT offers safe, effective relief - allowing men to regain the strength, clarity and passion of their youth. But achieving benefits requires accurate diagnosis and monitoring under a knowledgeable physician’s care.
As a specialized hormone clinic, Hormone Health Institute possesses the expertise to safely restore healthy testosterone function in deficient men.
We handle all aspects of treatment under one roof, from initial screenings and diagnosis to designing tailored treatment plans for long-term management of low testosterone.
You can count on our experienced physicians and staff for:
We also take pride in providing compassionate support throughout each patient’s treatment journey. Our goal is your renewed vitality and wellbeing.
Contact us today to take the first step toward relief from low testosterone - and a more vigorous, healthy future.
