Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men!
Guys - its time to reclaim your vitality!
Testosterone (T) hormone production typically begins to decrease in men at 35 to 40 years of age. On average, testosterone decreases by 1-2% every year. That's 20% every ten years and for many it's much faster! By the time men reach the age of 50, symptoms of low T (aka hypogonadism) have begun. Their quality of life begins to decline and chronic disease development (cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancers & many more) ensues.
*Symptoms of hormone imbalances in men include:
Muscle loss
Low sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue/Sluggishness
Increased body fat (especially the waist area)
Hair loss
Memory loss
Irritability
Elevated blood sugar
High cholesterol
Many people think of testosterone only in regards to libido. However, adequate testosterone is vital to muscle mass, strength, mental clarity, memory, and even maintaining glucose control. Studies have shown that 57% of men with type 2 diabetes have low T levels. Guess what improves glycemic control? If you said optimal testosterone levels, you're right!
Unfortunately, men usually chalk their symptoms up to, "I'm just getting older and I have to live with it".
Well, that is NOT true! You no longer have to live with low T decreasing your quality life or placing you at risk for chronic diseases!
Bioidentical testosterone hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) safely optimizes T levels, decreases inflammation and studies have shown them to be heart, brain, breast, prostate, and bone protective.
bioidentical testosterone
What does bioidentical mean?
Bioidentical means the molecular structure of the testosterone is identical to the natural testosterone produced in the body vs synthetic testosterone.
How does Balance prescribe testosterone?
We prescribe bioidentical testosterone in organic (jojoba) oil
- Non-solvent organic oil containing Testosterone is rubbed on the skin daily
Are these options FDA approved?
As above, pharmacies who compound bioidentical hormones are monitored closely by the FDA to ensure quality and safety. However, the oil itself is not FDA approved in the United States. Much data regarding the safety of bioidentical hormones have come from decades of use throughout Europe by both men and women.
Are there risks of testosterone therapy?
Bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy is safe. It is natural and not at all like the synthetic or anabolic testosterone used by body builders or athletes that causes heart and liver damage.
