Testosterone is an essential hormone that plays a crucial role in men's health and wellbeing. As men age, their bodies produce less testosterone, leading to a condition known as low testosterone or low T. The symptoms of low T range from mild to severely life-impacting. Getting tested and treated for low T through testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can help men feel healthy, energetic, and youthful again.
Men with low testosterone often experience:
If these sound familiar, getting tested is the critical first step. The experienced physicians at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provide comprehensive testosterone blood testing and personalized treatment plans for men dealing with low T.
In addition to the difficult day-to-day symptoms, low testosterone can escalate risks for:
By stabilizing testosterone levels through TRT, these risks may be reduced.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment to help the Henderson community restore vibrancy, health, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
We partner with each patient to develop a customized treatment regimen meeting their unique needs and health goals. Treatment plans may include:
Monitoring and adjustments are critical to optimize results and avoid side effects. Our physicians titrate dosing to keep blood levels in the healthy range based on frequent lab testing and reports of symptoms/progress.
For convenience, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provides TRT injections and pellets at our Henderson office. Patients can come in for sessions without needing referrals or additional appointments. We strive to make TRT simple and seamlessly integrated into each man’s lifestyle.
Continuity of care is our priority. Patients see the same highly-trained TRT specialist from initial consultation through maintenance therapy. Consistent faces and deep familiarity with each case ensures exceptional individualized treatment.
Testosterone replacement therapy helps men with clinically low testosterone levels. Symptoms typically begin after age 30 and become increasingly common in middle age and beyond.
The Endocrine Society recommends testing for men over 30 with symptoms like low energy, decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and unexplained changes in weight or mood. Evaluation includes blood tests measuring total and free testosterone levels.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provides on-site testing for new and existing patients during consultations with our endocrinology experts. We determine if hormone levels fall below normal ranges and discuss treatment options.
Annual reassessments help gauge treatment efficacy and make dosage adjustments ensuring long-term benefits. We partner with patients for the long haul because maintaining healthy testosterone levels is a lifelong process.
The goal of TRT is to bring testosterone levels back up to an optimal range, leading to a wide range of benefits:
Positive effects emerge gradually over the first weeks and months of therapy. Our patients report feeling like a better version of themselves - with the vigor and wellbeing they enjoyed during their youth.
TRT works best alongside healthy lifestyle choices that support normal testosterone function including:
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A little-known outcome of testosterone therapy is that it can improve verbal fluency and verbal memory in older men. Multiple studies have shown that testosterone treatments can enhance cognitive functioning in certain areas related to verbal skills and recall in aging males.
When it comes to hormone health, no two patients are alike. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers fully individualized testosterone therapy honoring the unique needs of Henderson area men.
Our board-certified endocrinologists and urologists have advanced fellowship training focused specifically on sexual health, testosterone treatment, and the comprehensive needs of aging men.
We address lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress management alongside pharmaceutical therapy for whole-person health support.
Unlike clinics offering one-size-fits all approaches, we provide consistent long-term treatment optimized to each patient through open communication and regular follow-ups.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic invites the Henderson community to take charge of wellness through evidence-based hormone replacement. Our goal is revitalized energy, sexuality, and longevity leveraging the expertise of specialty-trained physicians and the latest scientific advances. Contact us today to learn more and take the first step feeling like your best self once again!
