Testosterone Replacement Therapy TRT 

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If you are having fatigue, low libido, difficulty sleeping, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, depressed mood and loss of muscle mass, these are signs of low testosterone.  Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can be a lifechanging addition to your health and wellness to improve these symptoms.

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Optimal hormone levels can lead to increased energy, stronger sex drive, optimistic outlook and increased vitality.  It’s at a youthful age when men experience their physical apex and it’s at this time in life testosterone levels also reach their peak. 

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As men age, there is a natural decrease in levels of testosterone production. The natural decrease of testosterone production begins at 30 and continues to drop about 1% every year throughout his life. The decline in testosterone production is why men in their 30s and 40s no longer feel youthful.   In some instances, even men in their 20’s can find themselves with lower than normal or acceptable hormone levels. 

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Often primary care physicians will report lower testosterone levels as being within an acceptable normal range, however, testosterone replacement therapy can reduce the associated symptoms of “low T”.

What is considered normal testosterone levels?

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Normal testosterone levels encompass a wide range and can vary with age, however typically 280-1100 ng/dl is considered within “normal” range.  When at your physical peak, testosterone levels typically are at the higher end of the range and with age and environmental factors these decline.

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What’s considered “normal” by your primary care provider, may not necessarily be acceptable for your lifestyle and age range.

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Symptoms of low testosterone include:

• Low libido

• Afternoon fatigue

• Low/no energy

• Brain fog and decreased cognition

• Irritability and mood change

• Body aches/joint pain

• Increased body fat and loss of muscle mass

• Decrease sex drive and erectile dysfunction

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If these are some of the symptoms you are experiencing, Purpose Wellness can help!  Bloodwork to assess a comprehensive hormone panel can indicate if you are a candidate for TRT, or if there are other options based on your lifestyle and needs.