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We receive tons of messages and calls regarding the potential risks and benefits of testosterone replacement.
First off, it is important that you have both symptoms of low testosterone and a lab test showing a low testosterone level before considering treatment.
It is also vitally important that your health care provider understands testosterone replacement and treats many people with this condition. All too often we hear patients saying that their level was “normal” when either the level was not normal or the other important lab tests were not ordered from their physician.
Please see a healthcare provider that replaces testosterone on a regular basis and one that you trust.
Testosterone replacement can and does change lives for the better when performed correctly! There also can be potential risks associated with testosterone treatment and with any treatment for that matter.
We are going to tackle some of the most frequent questions that we receive regarding testosterone replacement below. As always please give our office a call if we can be of assistance to you.
What are the possible side effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Acne
Water retention
Enlargement of the prostate
Breast and/or nipple enlargement
Increased risk of blood clotting
Stimulation of cancer cells
Aggressive behavior
Elevated estrogen level
Others
How much does Testosterone Replacement Therapy cost?
Treatment costs will vary depending on the specific situation however common total costs can range from $35 to $50 per week.
Office visit fees, medications, and many other supplies are usually covered in a treatment package cost. Office visits are essential to ensure proper evaluation and for optimizing treatment.
Is Taking Testosterone Dangerous?
As with any treatment there are risks and benefits. Testosterone replacement can be very safe and provide significant benefit when performed correctly.
We recommend that you go over these risks with a medical provider before starting or stopping treatment.
What Happens If You Stop Taking Testosterone?
Testosterone replacement can decrease the body’s ability to make its own testosterone. Typically when starting Testosterone Replacement the body is not making enough of its own hormone to begin with.
There are protocols that may be able to mitigate the decrease in natural testosterone production.
What Are The Benefits Of Testosterone Replacement?
The benefits of Testosterone replacement will vary due to the individual nature of the body however many may experience: decreased fatigue, increased lean muscle mass, improved libido, decreased abdominal fat, improved mood, & more.
