Low Testosterone

What are the signs of low testosterone?

Many men experience low testosterone (low-T) as they get older, but there’s no shame in it. Your hormonal health simply changes over time. 

Testosterone, the male sex hormone, is responsible for your sex drive and muscle development among other essential roles. When your production of testosterone slows down, a variety of symptoms can appear. You might experience:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Reduced muscle mass
• Low sex drive
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Depression

Since there are plenty of other conditions that can cause similar symptoms to low testosterone, the team at Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging may use a blood test to measure your hormones before recommending treatment for low-T. 

What is peptide therapy for low testosterone?

Peptides are chains of amino acids: these comprise all of the proteins that your body relies on. While migrating through your body, peptides send chemical messengers to your cells and tissues that initiate healing and repair. They even work in similar ways to hormones, stimulating and regulating some of your body’s natural processes. 

Specific peptides like sermorelin, gonadorelin, and ipamorelin increase production of human growth hormone (HGH), which in turn stimulates increased testosterone production. The peptide gonadorelin helps you maintain those higher testosterone levels to combat symptoms of low-T.

What is hormone replacement therapy for low testosterone?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is another popular treatment for symptoms of low testosterone. As its name suggests, HRT replenishes the hormones your body no longer makes. You take synthetic or bioidentical testosterone as injections, pellets, or topicals to increase your body’s supply. It’s important to note that the pellet form requires replacement every 4-6 months or so.  

The team at Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging creates an individualized care plan using hormone replacement therapy for your low testosterone. Therapy starts with a low dose and the  team follows up with you regularly to make sure you don’t experience negative side effects. 

If you have low testosterone and go through HRT, you may feel more energized, youthful, and even stronger than before*. 

Call Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging or schedule an appointment online today to find out more about advanced care for low testosterone.

*Individual results may vary