Testosterone Therapy: The Right Choice
The Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal recently clarified and cleared up many misconceptions regarding testosterone therapy. While a few poorly conducted surveys have implied that testosterone therapy increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, the vast majority of scientific evidence suggests otherwise. In fact, most studies show that higher testosterone levels correlate to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reasons To Consider Testosterone Therapy:
- Improves sex drive and erections
- Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
- Increases energy, memory, happiness and self confidence
- Improves muscle strength
- Help men and women slim down and get leaner
- Reduces anger, irritability and nervousness
- Improves sleep, bone health, and hair loss
Testosterone Therapy Is Not New
Men typically lose 1% – 2% of their testosterone each year and patients have benefited from testosterone therapy for more than 70 years. The rate of testosterone loss seems to be accelerated through environmental stressors such as endocrine disrupting chemicals found in everything from plastic food containers to unfiltered water. Steroid hormone residues and contaminants in meat husbandry animals treated with sex steroid for growth promotion has generated concern and has been implicated in lowering levels of testosterone in men and women.
Testosterone Is Important For Women
Testosterone replacement is just as essential and important to a woman as it is a man. At various times in a woman’s menstrual cycle, testosterone levels may be 10-20 times higher than estrogen. As a woman heads towards menopause, her natural levels of testosterone will plummet.
Seek Out A Bio-Identical Hormone Physician
Physicians specializing in hormone therapy can help to determine if testosterone therapy is right for you. These experts will isolate what signs to look for prior to beginning therapy, as well as, any risks that may be associated with your treatment.
Check out the Mayo Clinic Proceedings