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Testosterone For Men - FAQ's
Common questions and concerns about testosterone For Men
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is the primary male hormone. It is naturally produced by the testes.
What does it do?
Testosterone helps a man maintain:
- Sex drive and sexual function
- Muscle mass and strength
- Bone strength
- Mood and energy
- Sperm production
- Normal sleep patterns
- Normal weight
How do I know if my Testosterone levels are low?
Begin by taking our symptom checker. If you have any of the following symptoms you may be low:
- A decrease in libido (sex drive)
- A lack of energy
- A decrease in strength and/or endurance
- Erections that are less strong
- A decrease in your enjoyment of life
- Sad/or grumpy moods
- A recent deterioration in your ability to play sports
- A recent deterioration in your work performance
- Falling asleep soon after dinner
- A loss of height
- Build lean muscle
- Improve sexual performance
- Enhance sex drive
- Increase energy
- Improve mood
- Improve mental clarity and quickness
- Protect against heart disease
- Restore lost zest for life
- Removes depression
- Decreases stress levels
- Diabetes - Men with diabetes are up to twice as likely as nondiabetics to have low testosterone levels
- Obesity – Obese men are twice as likely to develop low testosterone levels
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Asthma/Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
What if I have symptoms?
If you experience any of the symptoms associated with low Testosterone, contact one of our clinics to get your Testosterone levels checked. Regular checkups and age-appropriate screenings can improve your health and extend your life.
What benefits will I get from the therapy?
Testosterone Replacement can help: How did my levels get low in the first place?
Testosterone normally declines as men get older. During puberty, testosterone levels are at a lifetime peak. These levels begin to decline about the age of 23. Testosterone naturally declines because the pituitary slows due to natural aging.
The effects of environmental pollutants including petrochemicals from insecticides can cause the pituitary to slow prematurely. It is much more common for us to see clients in their mid to early thirties with low levels of testosterone.
Certain pre-existing medical conditions can also cause low Testosterone levels such as:
How long before I see results?
Symptoms will start to improve in as few as 7 to 14 days. If you practice a healthy lifestyle and live an active life by beginning an organized exercise program you can totally transform your life in as little as 6 weeks.
Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy safe?
If done correctly, replacing Testosterone is safe. We use as close to possible bio-identical natural hormones i.e. hormones identical to the hormones produced naturally by the body. These are not the synthetic hormones made in a laboratory and used by some athletes and body builders. We use only FDA approved Testosterone.
What type of Testosterone do you use?
We only use bio-identical Testosterone Cypionate approved by the FDA.
How is it administered?
It is administered by intramuscluar injection to the gluteal or deltoid muscle.
How often do you administer the injections?
Injections are scheduled every 7-14 days.
I think my levels are low. Now what?
You know the symptoms. You've used our symptom checker to determine your risk. It's time to schedule an evaluation by calling your local office or by making an appointment online. All information submitted online is sent to our offices using data encryption and secure servers. Your privacy is our priority.
How much does the treatment cost?
If you have health insurance, you are usually responsible for your copay. If you havenn't met your deductible for the year you may be responsible for it as well.
Do you take my insurance?
By calling ahead insurance coverage can be verified prior to your first office visit. You can also enter your insurance information online by clicking our upcoming Schedule an appointment tool.
What insurance providers do you accept?
Aetna, AZ Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, GreatWest Health, HealthNet, Humana, TriCare, and United Healthcare. If your insurance company is not on the list you may still have benefits. Please call one of our offices.
I don't have health insurance do you offer an out of pocket option?
Please call one of our offices for affordale monthly rates.
I made my first appointment what can I expect?
You will fill out a few forms including a health history questionnaire. Next labs will be drawn to determine your Total Testosterone level and PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). A licensed provider will then review your medical history and perform a thorough physical exam.
How long will it take?
Your initial visit takes about 30 minutes.
When will I know my lab results?
Each patient will receive a phone call within 24 hours directly from the provider to review lab results.
What are your hours of operation?
Please visit our locations page to view the hours of operation for a clinic in your area.
***No prescription will be provided unless a clinical need exists based on required lab work, physician consultation, physical examination and current medical history. Please note, agreeing to lab work and physical exam does not guarantee a finding of clinical necessity and a prescription for hormone therapy, treatment or hormone medications including testosterone, HCG or any other medical treatment based on medical treatment.
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