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Testosterone Therapy for Men: Elite HRT VS Family Physician

While some men seek treatment for low testosterone through their family Physician, this option tends to be much less comprehensive and effective compared to treatment provided by a specialized hormone Doctor. In general, family Physicians lack the specific experience and extensive knowledge required to adequately identify and treat hormone conditions as successfully and safely as a specialized Hormone Doctor. Very often we see these family Physicians administering hormones incorrectly as well as neglecting to use the necessary supporting medications crucial to the long term safety and effectiveness of testosterone therapy for men.

“Your hormone levels are fine!”

“Accept these changes. They are a part of the aging process.”

“Let’s start with a once monthly testosterone injection.”

“Anti estrogens, HCG?”

Testosterone Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach

Although testosterone replacement therapy at Elite HRT is utilized safely and effectively, it is necessary to discuss potential risks. The success and long term safety of testosterone therapy is based on several components, these components ensure that the use of testosterone will deliver maximum benefits while eliminating any potential unwanted side effects.

Testicular Atrophy: HCG and Testosterone
Testicular atrophy is a condition in which the male reproductive organs (testes) diminish in size and decrease in function. The amount of testosterone the body produces naturally is regulated by the body based on the current level of testosterone in the bloodstream. Rather than producing a continuous rate of testosterone, the body will constantly fluctuate its production up or down in order to maintain an even level. Because the body sees testosterone from testosterone therapy the same as the testosterone it produces naturally, when testosterone levels increase from testosterone therapy, the body will produce less naturally as a result. The decrease of natural testosterone production can lead to testicular atrophy (shrinkage of the testicles) as well as a decrease in sperm production and fertility.

To prevent the loss of natural testosterone production and testicular atrophy from testosterone therapy for men, the hormone HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) must be administered alongside. The use of HCG ensures the natural production of testosterone does not decrease during the treatment period. This continued production of natural testosterone also results in higher levels of testosterone in the bloodstream after treatment is complete.

Benefits of HCG…

• Increases natural testosterone production.
• Prevents decrease of natural testosterone production.
• Prevents testicular atrophy (shrinkage of testicles).
• Increases sperm count and fertility.
• Higher Levels of testosterone after treatment Is complete.

Aromatization: Estrogen Blocker’s

With age, testosterone is increasingly converted to the hormone estrogen as a result of the aromatase reaction (aromatization). Higher levels of estrogen in men can lead to increased body fat and contribute to gynecomastia (enlarged breasts/man boobs), prostate cancer, heart disease, diabetes and several other debilitating health problems. Due to this increased aromatase activity, testosterone from testosterone therapy is often converted into even more estrogen, leading to even higher levels of estrogen and estrogen related side effects.

To prevent the inefficient use of testosterone, aromatase inhibitors (estrogen blocker’s) must be used to prevent the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Arimidex (anastrozole) is one of several products used to combat excess estrogen levels.

Benefits of estrogen blocker’s...

• Prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.
• Prevents the formation of gynecomastia (enlarged breasts/man boobs).
• Reduces body fat (especially in the mid section) and water retention.
• Increases “free” testosterone levels.