Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Testosterone replacement therapy is a medical option for patients who are struggling with the symptoms of low testosterone brought on by any of the common causes that result in hormonal deficiencies and imbalances including age or certain medical conditions that dramatically decrease or interrupt the production of testosterone.

Men’s Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

TRT treatments can restore the body’s testosterone levels through the introduction of bioidentical hormones designed to take the place of naturally-occurring hormones that the body is unable to produce as often as it once could.
Men who are experiencing the hormonal imbalances or deficiencies that are impacting their quality of life may be going through andropause, otherwise known as male menopause. TRT treatments can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of andropause which include depression, fatigue, muscle weakness, decreased libido, reduced stamina, irritability, and erectile dysfunction.
Not all men who receive TRT treatments are suffering from low testosterone due to andropause. Many individuals may take testosterone replacement therapy treatment to address a range of health conditions including low energy, mood swings, reduced muscle mass and muscle weakness, and sexual dysfunction.

How Testosterone Replacement Therapy Works to Restore Proper Hormone Levels

TRT treatments work to restore the testosterone that the body is unable to produce due to age or medical conditions that affect testosterone production. Bioidentical hormones are administered through a variety of possible methods that best address the patient’s particular health challenges and lifestyle. The use of bioidentical hormones ensures the patient’s body is able to process the hormone in the same manner as the naturally-occurring version to provide the best possible health outcomes through supplementary means.

Scheduling a consultation allows us to conduct a full evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and develop a treatment plan that best addresses those symptoms and the causes behind them. Hormone levels are determined through blood work to get a clearer picture surrounding the hormonal imbalance or deficiency of the patient and a customized TRT regimen is created to replace testosterone the body can no longer produce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments safe?

Yes, testosterone replacement therapy is both safe and effective for addressing the common symptoms associated with a decrease in the body’s production of testosterone. Treatments are administered using low doses of bioidentical hormones which may increase or decrease as the treatment regimen requires.

Prospice will review the TRT treatment options available that are best-suited for targeting your particular health concerns and challenges

Every patient has different challenges and different health and wellness goals, but many patients will typically start to see noticeable improvements in their energy and libido within two to three weeks of their initial dose. It may take as many as several months to see a full difference in energy, mood, and increased libido.
Men who are over the age of 30 demonstrating clinically low levels of testosterone and experiencing related symptoms such as depression, fatigue, reduced libido and sexual dysfunction, and a marked loss of muscle mass and weakness are ideal candidates. The ideal candidate is also someone who doesn’t plan to conceive in the immediate future as TRT treatments can have a suppressive effect on the body’s natural production of sperm, and be prepared to commit to a potentially long-term treatment regimen in order to achieve the desired results.
Men who have been diagnosed with health conditions such as breast or prostate cancer, severe sleep apnea, liver, kidney, or cardiovascular diseases, or polycythemia are not good candidates for TRT treatments.

Patients have a wide range of options for receiving their TRT treatments from Prospice. The best and most effective method may depend on the dosage level needed, the symptoms being addressed, and patient preference. The most common methods of administering TRT is through injections, topical creams or gels, and subcutaneous pellets.

The two most common options are injections and topicals:

A pellet is a small implant that is placed just beneath the skin at the hip or the buttocks area for the steady release of testosterone over a course of treatment, typically three to six months. This slow release of a carefully controlled dosage helps stabilize hormone levels to target the symptoms of low testosterone.
This option offers a range of dosing options and is ideal for weekly, bi-weekly, and long-term treatment intervals. Injections offer the advantage of increasing testosterone levels at a faster rate through carefully optimized treatment plans.
Topicals offer the advantage of convenience and provide dosing levels that work to stabilize testosterone levels over the long-term. Topical creams and gels can be applied to different areas of the body determined by the hormonal needs of the patient, these areas may be the abdomen, the upper arms, or the shoulders. The main drawback to topical testosterone treatments is the ease in which the medication can be passed to others via skin contact.

Prospice may prescribe Kyzatrex as a testosterone replacement therapy option. This is a capsule that is available by prescription, taken twice daily with food. The medication is FDA-approved for treating testosterone imbalance and deficiency and has been shown to restore testosterone to proper levels within ninety days. Some patients have reported side effects with Kyzatrex, including increased blood pressure, erythrocytosis (thickening of the blood), prostate conditions, and gastrointestinal upset.

While Prospice preferred treatment methods are pellets and injections, she does offer topical and oral treatments. During an initial consultation, Prospice will determine the best and most effective treatment option that fits best for maximum performance and optimal results.

TRT treatments are safe and effective but there are some potential risks that patients should consider when deciding if and when to initiate a TRT treatment regimen administered by Prospice.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments pose a risk of developing polycythemia which increases the production of red blood cells and could raise your risk of blood clots. TRT may also trigger benign prostate growth which could accelerate the growth of pre-existing cancer cells. Sleep apnea and infertility are also common risks associated with receiving TRT.