If you have been diagnosed with low levels of testosterone, then you’re certainly not the only one. In fact, due to changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyles, more men today have low testosterone levels than men from previous generations. That being said, not all men will have a testosterone deficiency. Therefore, not all men will need to undergo replacement therapy. In order to find out whether you’ll benefit from testosterone replacement therapy, you will need to weigh the pros and cons.
Pros: Relief from the Symptoms
Obviously, the main reason to take testosterone is to get your life back. Low testosterone levels can mess with your sleep, your sex life, and your weight. Your overall health will certainly suffer if your body is not producing enough testosterone. And while they are other causes for the same problems, it’s not difficult to find out whether your testosterone levels are in the normal range or not.
When it comes to testosterone, trying to do without hormone replacement therapy is very tricky. Some of the natural remedies for low testosterone include sleeping more, having sex more often, losing weight, and working out. The problem is that you’re not really feeling up to these things when your testosterone levels are low. For example, trying to improve your sex life without testosterone replacements is obviously very difficult.
Cons: Consider the Side Effects
Most men will benefit from testosterone replacement therapy, but there are a few side effects. This is to be expected when you take medications of any kind. Now you need to figure out whether it’s still worth it to you. One main concern with testosterone replacement is the potential of raising your red blood cell count. An increased number of red blood cells will make a stroke and clotting more likely. Fortunately, you can offset that risk by donating blood occasionally.
Uncommon side effects of testosterone replacement may include sleep apnea, acne, and breast enlargement. Fortunately, if any of these side effects occur, simply stopping the treatment will make them go away. When it comes to testosterone replacement therapy, there is not a lot of knowledge about the long-term safety of it. However, the results of the treatment are so dramatic that it’s difficult to consider an alternative.
At the Revive Health Center, we have helped numerous men to feel like themselves again with testosterone replacement therapy. In fact, we even hear from their wives how happy they are that they got their husbands back. In conclusion, for a man who is otherwise healthy, the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy far outweigh the risks.
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