January 27, 2018
The male hormone replacement industry has seen their reputation tarnished a bit in recent years by the abuse that has taken place in professional sports. For men suffering from low testosterone along with other hormone deficiencies may be wondering is male hormone replacement therapy safe? The bad publicity has made many men question the companies that provide hormone replacement therapy. Let’s address those concerns.
Why Use Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormone replacement therapy is used to treat the symptoms of andropause or “male menopause”. Here are some of the symptoms that hormone replacement therapy can help alleviate.
- Fatigue
- Memory loss and poor concentration
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Night sweats and hot flashes
- Decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction
If any or all of these symptoms are familiar to you then you might want to see your doctor and be tested for andropause. While menopause in women is commonly known andropause in men is finally getting the attention it needs. Andropause and the ensuing symptoms can be easily diagnosed with a simple blood test. There are plenty of treatment options available.
Misdiagnoses in Andropause
It is not that your doctor misdiagnoses your symptoms so much that they treat each of the symptoms individually. For instance you could end up with a prescription for Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction, a sleeping pill for insomnia and an antidepressant for depression. Whereas the cause of all these symptoms may be caused by low testosterone and should be treated as one condition. Here is help in dealing with your doctor.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Now to answer the question as to whether or not hormone replacement therapy is safe the answer is yes. But, you must have it properly diagnosed and monitored. You can safely use creams and supplements to treat your testosterone deficiencies and the symptoms of andropause. There may be other treatments that your doctor may recommend including, HGH, estrogen blockers and human growth hormones.
What to Look For
Work with your doctor to find the right hormone replacement therapy, one that is tailored to your specific needs and the symptoms that you are suffering from. Always stay under the supervision of your doctor or another doctor that is experienced in treating hormone deficiencies. You will want to continually monitor your hormone levels to make sure that your treatment is working for you. You want to alleviate the symptoms of andropause but at the same time you want to stay healthy, working with your doctor is the best way to do this.
