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Not All Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Is Created Equal

In men, testosterone is the main anabolic hormone produced by our bodies. Testosterone regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, red blood cell production, bone mineral density, mood, and libido. Male hypogonadism, or diminished testes function, can result in weight gain, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, an inability to focus, and waking without an erection. Men can actually experience low testosterone levels as early as their twenties. The good news is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can help! But BEWARE – it is not a one-size-fits-all solution, as many providers treat it. [Read more…]

Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Our Approach

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Low testosterone is not a one size fits all condition, and neither are our treatment plans. We take an individualized approach to testosterone replacement therapy.

Why is this important? Many clinics put every patient on the same dose. This means the majority of men are on too high of a dose, which puts them at risk for side effects. At Optimum Mens Health, we titrate slowly your effective dose to avoid the side effects that come from the one size fits all approach to testosterone replacement therapy. [Read more…]

How Testosterone Replacement Therapy Gave Me My Life Back

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Low testosterone is only a problem for men in their forties, right?

Many people assume that issues with low testosterone typically begin between the ages of 40 and 45 but for many men, that’s not the case. Often men in their 20s and 30s ignore physical symptoms that indicate that their testosterone levels are decreasing. I was one of those men. [Read more…]