Testosterone deficiency - Rebalance Hormone Clinic

What is Testosterone Deficiency?

Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition where the body doesn't produce enough of the male sex hormone testosterone. But what exactly does that mean? 🤔

Well, let me break it down for you:

What Causes Low Testosterone Levels?

There are a few different reasons why someone might develop testosterone deficiency:

• Primary hypogonadism - This is when the problem lies with the testicles themselves not producing enough testosterone.
• Secondary hypogonadism - Here, the issue is with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus in the brain, which control the testicles' testosterone production.
• Age-related decline - Testosterone levels naturally start to drop as men get older, around 1% per year after age 30.

What Are the Symptoms?

The signs of low T can be wide-ranging, including:

• Decreased sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Depressed mood
• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue and lack of energy
• Increased body fat
• Muscle weakness
• Thinning of body hair
• Hot flashes

"It's an underdiagnosed issue that a lot of guys just chalk up to 'getting older' without realizing there may be an underlying medical reason," says Dr. Sam Winston, Medical Director at Rebalance Hormone Clinic.

How is It Diagnosed?

If you're experiencing some of those symptoms, your doctor can check your testosterone levels with a simple blood test. They may also test for potential underlying causes like a pituitary tumor.

How Is Low T Treated?

The main treatment for testosterone deficiency is testosterone replacement therapy - boosting your levels back up through injections, gels, patches or pellets placed under the skin.

"At Rebalance Hormone Clinic, we take an individualized approach to optimize each patient's hormone levels through careful testing and customized treatment plans," says Dr. Winston.

Not all men are candidates though, so it's important to get properly evaluated by an expert at a specialized hormone clinic like Rebalance Hormone Clinic.

There you have it - the lowdown on low T! If you're having symptoms, don't just brush them off. Get your levels checked and see if testosterone therapy could help you feel more like your old self again.