The Life-Changing Benefits of Male Hormone Optimization
Many men have been able to improve their quality of life through partaking in Dr. Mathur’s comprehensive Wellness Program, which includes Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men. Some of the benefits that can be achieved with hormone treatment include:
Improved Sexual Function & Libido
Decreased sexual and reproductive function can include erectile issues, decreased libido, or infertility. The testicles produce testosterone, and this hormone is responsible for sexual and reproductive functions. When the hormone decreases, the associated functions suffer. Supplementing testosterone with hormone therapy can help men restore their libido and erectile function, and some men report feeling the way they did during their 20s and 30s.
Increased Muscle Tone
Muscle atrophy includes a loss of muscle due to decreased testosterone, and during andropause, men can lose around 12-15 pounds of muscle mass. Muscle cells are directly influenced by testosterone, and they can wane away due to a loss of testosterone. Restoring testosterone to healthy levels can increase muscle mass and tone, heighten stamina and endurance, and allow men to have increased motivation for exercising.
Fat Loss
Weight gain can accrue, especially around the middle, because of a loss in muscle. Muscle burns up fat, and decreased muscle can result in fat retention. Low testosterone levels also slow down metabolism, which can cause an increase in body fat. Regulating testosterone levels can help the body to metabolize more fat and acquire a leaner appearance.
Better Sleep
Men experiencing hormone decline may have issues falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up early in the morning and being unable to go back to sleep. Sleep disturbances can be caused due to hormonal interferences with the body’s internal clock. Issues for low testosterone symptoms can include insomnia, sleep apnea, or vivid dreaming. Fatigue can result from improper rest and unsound sleep cycles. Balancing hormone levels can help men to sleep well and reduce sleep disturbances, and they can also regain their energy levels with proper sleep.
Regulated Body Temperature
Irregular body temperature is another result of decreased testosterone. Hot flashes, night sweats, or chills can occur from abnormal testosterone levels confusing the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating temperature, and unclear signals can cause the body to feel too hot or too cold. Balancing testosterone levels can help men to reduce surges of heat, night sweats, or alternating heat and chills.
Improved Moods
Mood swings including increased anger, sadness, or anxiety can occur when estrogen and testosterone levels fluctuate and cause a decrease in the chemicals responsible for regulating moods. Regulating hormone levels can balance moods and create an overall sense of well-being.
Improved Prostate Health
Urination problems, such as frequent urination or nocturnal urination, are usually due to the prostate. A drop in testosterone can cause the prostate to enlarge, and if it enlarges, it can push on the urinary bladder to cause urinary frequency. At night, when the bladder becomes full, the prostate can increase the pressure even more. Balanced hormones can help the prostate to remain healthy and prevent enlargement.
Thicker Hair
Lower testosterone levels put men at an increased risk for hair loss. This happens when the hair follicles lose their ability to regenerate. The chemical DHT and testosterone work closely together in maintaining hair follicles, and an imbalance causes hair follicles to die. Restoring testosterone levels can help the hair follicles stay alive and active, and it can help men to grow thicker, more lustrous hair.
Reduced Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of the male breasts, and it is a result of a testosterone drop and an increase in estrogen. The ratio of estrogen to testosterone must stay balanced in order for men to experience optimal levels of health, and this is because estrogen promotes tissue growth. Higher levels of estrogen can increase breast size, enlarge the prostate, and lead to weight gain. Balancing testosterone levels can allow men to prevent the effects of high estrogen levels.