Studies have shown:
- 1 in every 4 man over the age of 30, or 13 million men in the United States have symptoms of low testosterone.
- For women, it’s also normal for testosterone to decline in their late 20s into early 30s, and further with age and menopause.
- For both men and women, testosterone can be significantly lower compared to their peak levels in their 20s.
Testosterone is produced primarily in their testes for men, and for women in their ovaries and adrenal glands. By the time men reach their late 30s or early 40s, the average man will enter a phase known as andropause. At this point, testosterone levels start to decline by about 1% each year. For women, menopause is commonly associated with low testosterone, among other hormone imbalances.
Causes of low testosterone include aging, weight, acute stress or pain, adrenal insufficiency, or certain medications, such as glucocorticoids and opioids. For women specifically, low testosterone can be caused by surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy).
Signs of Low Testosterone Levels
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Sexual dysfunction
- Decreased sex drive
- Depression Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
- Muscle mass loss
It’s easy to chalk up these symptoms to stress or aging, but low testosterone is a common underlying cause, and is also a very treatable condition.
Rebalancing your hormone levels can alleviate many of these symptoms and help you feel better. It can also help you to ward off more serious long-term conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Testosterone pellet therapy is one of the most popular testosterone replacement therapies (TRT), which delivers a slow, steady replacement of this very important hormone.
But is it the right choice for you?
You may have heard of testosterone creams, gels, and injections — and while these are still viable options, more health experts now recognize the benefits of testosterone pellet therapy.
Pellets are a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
- They are derived from plant extracts
- Act as a “substitute” for the hormones naturally made in your body,
- Are chemically identical to the hormones that your body already produces.
- Since they match your body’s natural hormone receptors, they’re a safe and effective treatment method to restore optimal testosterone levels.
- After they’re inserted into your body, the pellets metabolize naturally as they absorb into your bloodstream. This method gives you a slow, steady stream of testosterone over a span of three to six months.
Pellet therapy is a quick procedure in our office, under local numbing in a small section of skin around your buttocks, upper hip or lower abdomen. Pellets are about the size of a grain of rice, there is no need for stitches, and the small incision is closed with a piece of tape. Most people report the procedure is painless. You need to keep the incision site dry and avoid strenuous activity while it heals, but otherwise can resume normal daily routines.
Are you still wondering whether testosterone pellet therapy or injections and creams are the best options?
Consider 3 compelling reasons to make pellet therapy your first choice.
- Less Hassle with Pellets
- If you’re not consistent with taking pills or applying topical medications daily, it’s easy to forget. But without a consistent dosing schedule, this puts you at risk for dramatic fluctuations in your hormone levels and symptoms. With topicals like creams and gels, there’s also the risk of unintentional transference to other people with whom you come into contact.
- With injections, you need to inject yourself once or twice a week. If you lead a busy lifestyle, you travel, or you’re squeamish around needles, this may not be the most appealing option.
- You’ll only need to visit your practitioner two or three times a year to enjoy consistent testosterone levels every day.
- Improved Physical Health with Testosterone Replacement
Low testosterone levels can wreak havoc on your weight, energy levels, and personal life. Correcting those levels can lead to many health benefits including:
- Increased energy levels
- Higher libido
- Improved sexual performance & stamina
- Improved muscle mass & tone
Weight loss & reduced body fat
Improved sleep quality - Fewer migraine headaches
Overall, though, success rates are very high with pellet therapy. A 2009 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that 86% of patients were satisfied with the improvement of their symptoms.
- Improved Mental Health
The benefits of testosterone pellet therapy don’t end there. Many patients also report improvements in their mental and emotional health such as:
- Reduced anxiety
- Less irritability
- Decreased depression
- Less brain fog
- Improved concentration
- Better memory
Is it the right choice for you and your health?
Reach out if you have questions, or are ready to get started with Testosterone Pellet Therapy today.
Sage Hormone Health
623-688-2105
Healthy@SageHormoneHealth.com
