Facts to know about testosterone replacement therapy

Facts To Know About Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone Testosterone is produced in men that helps maintain bone density, muscle strength and mass, red blood cell production, boosts mood, aids cognition, sex drive, deep voices, sperm production, stimulates the growth of the genitals at puberty, contributes to normal erections, and fuels libido. In simpler terms, we can say that this makes men, men.

Low Testosterone Men notice the symptoms of low testosterone as they get older. Over the time, they may face problems like erectile dysfunction, lower sex drive, weakness, reduced muscle mass and bone density, decreased energy, decreased mental function. These can be collectively called hypogonadism (“hypo” meaning low functioning and “gonadism” referring to the testicles).

Testosterone Replacement Therapy The Testosterone Replacement Therapy is known to provide a beneficial effect for a wide range of benefits to men with hypogonadism.

This can include better libido, cognition, mood, bone density, muscle mass, and red blood cell production. Testosterone is prescribed to men who have lower levels of testosterone found by blood test or men who have the symptoms consistent with low testosterone.

Benefits Of Testosterone Replacement Therapy It has been shown in more recent studies that testosterone does not cause any significant risk of prostate cancer or cardiovascular problems. In fact, many man say they are more fit, energetic and in the best shape of their lives after starting therapy.

Men’s Health Boston Our director of Men’s Health Boston and associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, is a specialist in helping men with sexual difficulties, including low testosterone and problems with erections. Our office provides many advanced therapies and we are happy to evaluate your condition and start treating you, to help you live your best life

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