Testosterone

Testosterone is a very important hormone. It is responsible for muscle mass and sex drive. It is also essential for regulation of mood and bone strength. A slow drop in testosterone is very normal with ageing. It is sometimes called as male menopause or andropause. For some people, it may not cause any significant problems symptoms, but other people may suffer from muscle mass decline, less interest in sex, depression and other problems.

Low testosterone level may not always interfere with sex, but it will make arousal more difficult for your brain and body. Some may see a drop in libido and some others may completely lose interest in sex. It will also be very difficult for you to get or keep an erection if you have low testosterone.

You may also suffer from mood changes, poor concentration and less energy. However, you have to be careful about simply thinking that only low testosterone causes this problem as it may also be caused by other health issues.

Is testosterone replacement therapy good for you?

Many people who undergo testosterone replacement therapy claim that after the therapy. They feel as if they have higher energy levels, sex drive and improve mood.

If it is possible to replace testosterone, why not do it? If there are different benefits that you can achieve from testosterone replacement therapy, why not do it? However, you have to be little careful if rushing for this treatment. A simple low testosterone level does not mean you need treatment.

The testosterone replacement therapy may also have some side-effects. People who are suffering from prostate cancer or breast cancer should not take testosterone replacement therapy. If you have any severe urinary tract problems, uncontrolled heart failure or severe sleep apnoea, you should not go for testosterone replacement therapy.

If you have symptoms of low testosterone and if the blood level tests confirm it, then you should go for testosterone replacement. Your doctor is the best person to find out whether you need testosterone therapy on not.

Can testosterone replacement therapy treat ED?

Testosterone replacement therapy may improve your erections and can also help you by boosting your sex drive. If low testosterone is the cause of erectile dysfunction, then hormone replacement therapy can help in treat it.

Symptoms of low testosterone

The symptoms of low testosterone sometimes are very obvious, but sometimes they are very subtle. Testosterone goes down nature really as men age. There are certain conditions which may result in low testosterone levels that are abnormal. In that case, you need testosterone replacement therapy.

• People suffering from low testosterone show the following symptoms-
• Low sex drive and libido
• Erectile dysfunction.
• Poor energy level
• Fatigue
• Difficulty in concentration
• Low sense of well-being
• Decrease muscle mass
• Depression
• Irritability

Low testosterone can also cause some visible changes in some men. Such changes include-

• Smaller and softer testicles
• Thinner muscles
• Loss of body hair
• Larger breasts.

Low testosterone may affect your bones and it may result in brittle bone problem or osteoporosis. The bones may also easily get thinner and weaker and they are more likely to break.

How do you find out if you have low testosterone?

You will need to get your testosterone in the blood measured by your doctor. You may need several measurements because the testosterone levels may fluctuate throughout the day. Any deficiency can be detected by blood tests. The testosterone levels are measured in the morning because during this time the testosterone levels stay the highest.

Testosterone injections

Testosterone can be directly injected into the muscles. From the, the body will absorb the testosterone into the bloodstream. Different types of testosterone injections are available for replacement therapy any can choose from three different types of testosterone injections which can be obtained on www.hgha.com/.

References
1.Risks of testosterone replacement therapy in men
2. Testosterone Injection