Losing your sex drive, feeling drained of energy, and not performing up to par in sports or on the job are all signs of low testosterone. At Urology Specialists of Cypress, James Stocks, MD, helps men regain their health and vitality by restoring testosterone to normal levels. With treatment as simple as testosterone replacement therapy, there’s no reason to wait to get help. Call the office in Cypress, Texas, or connect online to request an appointment today.
As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone regulates the growth of male reproductive organs and triggers physical changes at puberty.
Men also need steady levels of testosterone during their lifetimes because it’s responsible for essential activities like:
Low testosterone can have a substantial impact on your body and overall health.
You may be born with a genetic disorder that causes low testosterone, such as Klinefelter or Noonan syndrome. Testosterone could also decline because of a medical condition, such as:
Even if you’re healthy, you can still have low testosterone. After 30, men’s testosterone levels naturally decline by up to 2% every year.
When blood levels of testosterone fall below the healthy range, men experience symptoms such as:
Low testosterone also raises your risk of osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
In addition to reviewing your medical history and symptoms, your Urology Specialists of Cypress provider runs blood tests to identify your blood levels of testosterone.
If they diagnose low testosterone, the primary treatment is testosterone replacement therapy. Your symptoms improve as your testosterone levels return to normal.
Testosterone replacement therapy is available in several forms, including injections pellets, patches, and nasal sprays. Your provider discusses the benefits of each form and recommends the one that’s best for balancing your hormones.
However, pellets are the only option that provides a steady testosterone supply for a long time.
If you get pellet therapy, your provider implants the small pellet under your skin. The pellet continuously releases testosterone for 3-6 months, and then you need to have a new one implanted.
If you have any symptoms suggesting low testosterone, don’t hesitate to seek help at Urology Specialists of Cypress. Call the office or request an appointment today to learn if testosterone replacement therapy is the solution you need.