Hormone Modulation - Men
Hypogonadism
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough of the hormone testosterone — the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty.
Andropause
Andropause is known as the male version of menopause. However, it occurs more gradually, over a longer period of time than its counterpart. During andropause men experience a gradual decline in testicular function and testosterone production. Many physiological and psychological changes occur during this time.
Between their mid 40’s and early 70’s, men experience a drop in testosterone of about 50%; however, it is often noted as young as 30. Men with reduced testosterone production have an increase in upper and central body fat, decreased muscle mass, diminished libido and erectile dysfunction. Cognitive impairment and depression are also common in men that have low testosterone.
Symptoms of Decreased Testosterone (Andropause and Hypogonadism)
· Decreased mental sharpness
· Decreased energy and strength
· Decreased muscle and increased fat
· Decreased sex drive
· Heart Disease & Arteriosclerosis
· Osteoporosis
· Decreased erectile function
· Depression and/or loss of eagerness and enthusiasm
· Irritability (20-25% of men – heard of “grumpy old men”)
· Increased risk of prostate cancer (low testosterone levels increase risk)
Effects of Testosterone Therapy
· SEXUAL POWER Increased sexual potency and frequency
· CHOLESTEROL Lowers cholesterol levels
· ENERGY Increased energy, stamina and endurance
· MEMORY Improved mental functioning and ability
· MOOD Improves mood and feeling of well-being
· HEART Protects against heart disease
· CONCENTRATION Improved concentration and focus
· MUSCLE Increased muscle strength and mass
Infinite Vitality’s Hormone Replacement Therapy
Infinite Vitality’s Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men typically involves replenishing testosterone and DHEA levels to optimum safe ranges (comparable to when you were at in your mid 20’s). HGH or GHRH is also frequently used to complete the picture. As a result, the symptoms of andropause can be alleviated or prevented all together. In the long term, HRT helps protect a man from heart disease, muscular atrophy, osteoporosis, depression and memory loss. Testosterone is a hormone that has been intimately tied throughout time to a man’s virility and sexuality. It is the major steroid hormone of the testicles. However, testosterone is much more than just a sex hormone. With testosterone receptor sites in the brain and heart, and in fact throughout the entire body, testosterone plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy immune system, insuring proper heart function, and regulating mood and cognition, controlling blood sugars, regulating healthy cholesterol levels, controlling blood pressure, preventing heart attacks, and even reducing the risk for prostate cancer.
Today the signs and symptoms of low testosterone should not be accepted as an inevitable consequence of the aging process. By utilizing bio-identical hormones and accurate monitoring techniques, replacement therapy is now possible. Hormone optimization programs offered by Age Management Medicine physicians have rapidly moved into the forefront of preventive medical care and have greatly contributed to the enhancement of quality of life as men.
