Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy For Men
New Orleans
Covington, LA

Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy (BHRPT) is proven to be the most effective delivery system for both absorption and availability of the specific hormones your body requires.

The body's natural function beautifully orchestrates a delicate balance and release of hormones throughout the body. Hormones are the chemical messengers that keep our bodies in rhythm and are responsible for our well-being, our mental clarity and focus, our sexual desire and many other functions needed for a happy and healthy life.  As men age, this delicate balance of hormones is no longer in sync.  Testosterone is very important in the physiology of numerous organ systems of the body. The serum testosterone concentration declines as part of the process of aging and even the slightest change can have a very big impact on a man's overall health and well-being. 

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As the most important sex hormone in the male body, testosterone plays a key role in libido, energy, muscle mass, bone density and mortality. Testosterone levels naturally drop with age. Low testosterone affects about 20 percent of men over 60, about 30 percent of men over 70 and half of men over 80, reports the American Urological Association.  Diabetes, excess weight, stress, hypertension and high cholesterol also can lower testosterone.

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Having adequate amounts of testosterone is important for overall health. In fact, men with too little testosterone have a higher risk of dying sooner than those with optimum levels.

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A nine-year Australian study of nearly 3700 men between 70 and 89 years old found that men with the lowest testosterone levels had the highest death rates after adjustments for age, according to the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. So, how can men know whether their levels are too low?  And, what should they do about it?

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Testing Testosterone Levels: Fatigue, erectile dysfunction and other signs of Low T can be caused by any number of health problems, so it’s important to see your doctor about these symptoms to get properly diagnosed. If your doctors suspect Low T, blood tests will be ordered to check testosterone levels.  These tests are typically done more than once because hormone levels fluctuate, either naturally or from taking certain medications.

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Balancing the Big T: If low testosterone is identified, lifestyle tweaks can ward off further decreases or even boost hormone levels.  For example, losing excess weight, lifting weights regularly, cutting back on alcohol use, getting more sleep and reducing stress have all been shown to improve T levels in men.  When lifestyle changes don’t work, hormone therapy may be prescribed to improve sex drive, muscle mass, bone strength, mood and energy.  Treatment is fairly simple-the hormone can be delivered with injections, implants, patches, creams or gels.

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Andropause typically occurs between the ages of 40 and 60, but, is seen in men as young as 30.  With low testosterone levels (sometimes referred to as Andropause or Low T) you may experience some of these symptoms including:

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• Fatigue and Mood Disturbances

• Decreased Libido

• Changes in Erectile and Ejaculatory Quality

• Loss of Bone and Muscle Mass

• Loss of Body Hair

• Increased Body Fat

• Hot Flashes

• Exercise not as Effective

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