Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men

Testosterone is a hormone that affects many health components in men. It usually reaches its highest levels during men’s adolescence and early adulthood stages. As you get older, your testosterone hormone begins to decline gradually. For older men, it's vital to identify if a low testosterone level is a result of a normal aging factor or if it is due to a condition called hypogonadism.

Hypogonadism hinders the ability to produce normal testosterone levels due to issues with the testicles or with the pituitary gland that regulates the testicles. Testosterone or hormone replacement therapy, in the form of injections, pellets, or gels, can help treat low testosterone levels in these men. It could help undo the effects of hypogonadism, but modern medicine has yet to see any benefit for healthy older men.

If you feel that you need testosterone therapy, talk with us at Timeless Essence in Coral Gables, FL about the risks and benefits. We will measure your testosterone levels at least twice before recommending testosterone therapy.

We do not recommend treating reduced testosterone levels that come with normal aging with testosterone therapy. We may suggest natural ways to boost testosterone, such as losing weight and increasing muscle mass through resistance exercise.