Men's Health

A: Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. It plays a crucial role in many aspects of male health, including muscle mass, bone density, sex drive, and mood.o this item.

A: Symptoms of low testosterone can vary, but some common signs include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue and low energy levels, loss of motivation, loss of muscle mass and strength, decreased bone density, mood swings, and memory problems.

A: Low testosterone is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests that measures your testosterone levels and symptoms

A: The most common treatment for low testosterone is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). This involves using testosterone in the form of injections, patches, gels, or pellets to bring your testosterone levels back to normal. Your provider may also recommend lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or quitting smoking, to help improve your testosterone levels.

A: When treating Low-T using testosterone, every patient can differ on the time that it takes to notice differences. Most men notice changes on weeks 3-4 with mental cognition increasing, and a decrease in the late afternoon fog that clouds your thoughts. On weeks 6-8, energy levels start to increase and by week 16, you should be at your optimal dose and notice improvement in most, if not all, symptoms.

A: Hairloss or acne - this is usually caused by excess testosterone. We will work to gradually increase your dose just enough to reach optimization. 

Man Boobs - this is usually caused by excess estrogen. If needed to be addressed, it will be included as part of your treatment plan. 

A: There are a few complications that will be explained to you at your examination. These side effects are typically only if the dosage is too much, which is why we take extreme caution to ensure you will not be receiving more than needed to achieve the optimal clinical outcome.

A: No. We utilize specific and extensive labwork to ensure no other underlying causes for your symptoms. 

A: No. We require all of our patient to maintain a relationship with their PCP for routine health screenings. 

A: We do have additional treatment options available to help with ED. Please discuss these with your Balanced Wellness Provider.