Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) For Men

While women experience Menopause, all men starting around the age of 30, will experience a male form of Menopause, also known as Andropause. Testosterone levels deplete overtime, and inevitably men start experiencing the symptoms of aging.

The short answer is that it depends. For some hormones, there are one or two optimal and safe methods of delivery. In other instances, client preference may come into play. You will be informed as to what the pros and cons are of any particular method of delivery, so that you and our providers can decide what makes the most sense for you. Regardless, our providers will not allow you to do something that isn’t safe.

Yes, under the care of expert physicians who utilized advanced diagnostic testing and the latest medical research, Hormone Therapy is indeed safe. In fact, thousands of clinical studies have been conducted on the safety and efficacy of safe, responsibly administered Hormone Replacement Therapy. All Bio Liv HRT Physicians are highly trained Medical Doctors, each specializing in the treatment of adults over the age of 30 who are experiencing hormone deficiencies/imbalances.

Yes you will need to submit a government or state issued Identification if you decide to move forward. Hormones are a controlled substance. Services are provided via telemedicine, your drivers license is your verification to be treated by our US Licensed Providers. If you seek treatment with any doctors office you will have to show your license in order to receive care and prescribed medications.

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In most cases, the answer is no. Unlike Eastern medicine practices, Western medicine ignores the importance of endocrine system maintenance and hormone balance, choosing instead to treat the symptoms of hormone deficiency versus the causes. As is typical with insurance companies, they follow narrow criteria to qualify a patient for Hormone Replacement therapy, and anything falling outside of those parameters, is considered an elective treatment and will not be covered.

Some patients could experience side effects and many of them are linked to dosage which may need changing over time. It is always recommended that you communicate side effects to your physician to be promptly addressed. These effects may include:

• Increase in red blood cells – This can be beneficial patients with anemia (low blood counts). However, it can cause blood vessel blockage and lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• Irritability – Some men and women have reported increased aggressiveness or irritability at the start of testosterone hormone therapy. These issues are generally resolved as levels become balanced. 
• Prostate effects – Prostate issues can arise with higher levels of Testosterone. If you have an enlarged prostate, referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), testosterone may worsen your symptoms, particularly if you are more than 50 years of age. If you have a history of prostate cancer, you cannot receive testosterone therapy.
• Infertility – This is common in young men when sperm production is reduced but usually reversible after stopping testosterone therapy.
• Sleep apnea – This is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep. Although uncommon, it is a reported side effect.
• Fluid retention – Although uncommon, you must use caution if you have a history of heart failure or kidney disease.
• Other – Acne, oily skin, increased body hair and flushing have also been reported. Occasionally, hormone therapy patients will complain of itching or redness at the injection or insertion site, bit these symptoms diminish as the body adjusts to treatment.

Your commitment to hormone therapy should last as long as you want the results. If this thought is daunting, consider that men and women of previous generations had the same age-related challenges that we face today. They could not, however, do anything about it. When you consider the improved quality of life that hormone therapy affords, not to mention a longer life, making the commitment becomes easier.

There is no danger in starting or stopping treatment. If you stop, your internal feedback system will likely revert to where you were when you started. It often takes about three months for the body to feel the full effects of hormone replacement therapy.

Body hair is mostly tied to genetics and hereditary backgrounds. Men with Low T can experience a reduction in hair but testosterone therapy does not stimulate hair growth in areas you previously did not have hair.