Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option for both men and women who may be experiencing symptoms related to andropause and menopause caused by hormonal imbalances. Those symptoms encompass a wide range and can severely impact your quality of life and health. In addition to changes caused by drops in certain hormone levels, other conditions, …
Most people expect certain changes to occur as they age. Waking up feeling a bit stiffer after an unusually strenuous workout or noticing a slight dip in libido, for example, are common age-related changes for both men and women. But some people notice more significant symptoms as they age, which could be related to hormonal …
Many of the men considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at Rejuvime Medical worry that the treatment could result in unexpected weight gain. Given that in men, symptoms of low testosterone include increased weight and reduced muscle mass, you can understand why the idea of HRT leading to additional weight gain would be worrisome. So, how …
When you search online for “hormone replacement therapy,” or HRT, the results commonly refer to treatments for women going through menopause who are experiencing hot flashes or other symptoms associated with fluctuating estrogen levels. Men going through a similar phase, often called andropause, can also get hormone therapy—called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Is there a …
Many men consider testosterone replacement therapy because they’re experiencing symptoms of low T such as low energy levels, sleeplessness, and reduced sex drive. Some decide against seeking TRT because of myths they hear or read online. It’s unfortunate because low testosterone levels can affect a person’s quality of life without treatment. The misconceptions about testosterone …
Negative connotations linked with testosterone—such as aggressive behavior and unnaturally large muscles—often stem from confusing the abuse of anabolic steroids with medically supervised testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Men diagnosed with low testosterone, or low T, who are trying to lose weight and gain muscle mass may even avoid TRT because of misconceptions about testosterone treatments. …
The thyroid is a powerhouse gland at the base of the neck that influences a wide range of the body’s functions, including metabolism, heart rate, cholesterol levels, and women’s menstrual cycles. A healthy thyroid helps you feel energetic and regulates your weight. Millions of Americans, however, have a condition called hypothyroidism without knowing it. It …
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and muscle building are hot topics that have many guys wondering if this could be their ticket to gaining that coveted muscle mass. When men notice their muscle mass dwindling, they often begin to think they might have low testosterone levels. Men frequently ask whether testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics …
How many men in the U.S. do you believe are affected by erectile dysfunction? Ten million? Fifteen million? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), up to 30 million American men are diagnosed with ED. That includes 17 percent of men in their 60s who are unable to achieve or maintain erections. There are …
Discussions about low testosterone levels for men have been trending recently, but much of what's being said or written only skims the surface of low T and the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Men from New Orleans and throughout Louisiana who come to our Baton Rouge-area clinics have multiple questions about testosterone levels and …