Testosterone Replacement Theraphy

Testosterone Replacement Theraphy
Bayer Health Care
HealthToday Magazine
June 2008

Testosterone Deficiency- unfortunately, disease, aging or under-function of the testes can lead to a decline in testosterone production.

Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency
. lack of concentration and impaired memory
. decreased libido and erectile dysfunction
.joint pains and diminished strenght
.weight gain and expanding waistline
.nervousness and depression
.insomia and lack of energy
.periodic sweating

Testosterone Replacement Theraphy
In all forms of testosterone deficiency or male hypogonadism, testosterone replacement theraphy forms the core of the treatment, it reverses a variety of symptoms and induces positive effects on:

. sexual function and mood, thus improving self-confidence and activity, and reduces fatigue and feeling of exhaustion
. body composition and muscle strength, by increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat mass
.cardiovascular system, where total cholesterol decrease
.bone mineral density,where BMD increased and bome degradation decrease

Consult an expert
Consult your family doctor and tell him about the symptoms you are experiencing. Your family doctor may refer you to other specialists when necessary.

Urologist specialize in disorders of the male reproductive organs, kidneys and urinary tract. Potency problems are usually also treated by the urologist. An endocrinologist can further investigate your hormone function and any hormone-related diseases. As a testosterone deficiency can be associated with reduced fertility, you may also be refered to a specialist in reproductive medicine.

Ask your doctor about the first long-acting testosterone injection (testosterone undecanoate) for the treatment of male hypogonadism.