Testosterone Replacement - Are You Sure It's Good for You?

As we've matured our body chemistry has changed. Do men need testosterone replacement therapy? Phoebe discussed some women's issues in a previous episode about hormone replacement for Women. Gentlemen, today it's your turn to get the low down on low Testosterone.<br/> OUTLINE: <br/>  I. Reasons:<br/>   I. Symptoms/Benefits:<br/>    I. Libido, body fat, muscle, mood, energy, bone density, and quality of erections<br/>   II. Testosterone's purpose<br/>    I. Hypogonadism<br/>    II. Less indication for "healthy" men<br/>    III. "May" prevent issues as we get older<br/>   <br/>  II. Methods:<br/>   I. Pellets - painful, less fat, scars<br/>   II. Injections - less painful<br/>    I. 2 weeks - big dose, taper off over time, intramuscular<br/>    II. 1 week - less highs/lows, easier to remember, traditionally intramuscular<br/>    III. Daily - It's a routine, less painful, subcutaneous<br/>  III. Testing<br/>   I. If you have symptoms<br/>   II. Before for baseline<br/>   III. After a month or so to see your levels<br/>   IV. Annual testing once the dose is sorted out<br/>   V. It's complicated…<br/>  IV. Side effects<br/>   I. Acne, hair growth, sleep apnea<br/>   II. Increased risk of Heart attacks, stroke<br/>   III. Reduced sperm production<br/>   IV. Estrogen, <br/>    I. 0.3% converted<br/>    II. resulting in breast tissue, and prostate enlargement<br/>    III. Testing for estrogen<br/>    IV. Estrogen blocker - aromatase inhibitors (some doctors disagree with this approach)<br/>  V. Cautions<br/>   I. No long term testing - benefits / Risks<br/>   II. "For those who have low testosterone levels but no symptoms, treatment isn't recommended. It's also not recommended for those whose levels are low because of aging."<br/><br/>Sources:<br/>https://youtu.be/GNCpG1fkMBA?t=5514<br/><br/> Testosterone calculator<br/> https://www.issam.ch/freetesto.htm<br/> <br/> https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/testosterone-therapy/art-20045728<br/> <br/> https://www.webmd.com/men/guide/testosterone-replacement-therapy-is-it-right-for-youSupport the showOur Links: Patreon - Want to help support us? - plus you get sexy bonus and behind-the-scenes content Shameless Care - Risk matched, at-home STI testing, and ED Medication SDC - 7-day free trial membership, and join our group YouTube - Like to watch? We need your Likes, and shares, and be sure to subscribe Website - Contact/Call us, sexy products, educational articles, and a FREE Kasidie trial SwingLinks.club - See all our links in one place, including the spicy ones🌶️ Twitter - Follow us, and retweet our posts Instagram - Come see our updates Facebook - Follow us on Facebook TikTok<br/><br/>