testosterone replacement therapy
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Testosterone Replacement TherapyFor Men &Women
ThriveMD, Vail & Aspen, Colorado
Contents
1. Role of Testosterone2. What Is Bioidentical Testosterone
Replacement3. Benefits4. Forms5. Patients6. Procedure7. Safety of Testosterone Replacement8. ThriveMD Contact Info
● Testosterone is necessaryin both men and women’severyday well-being
● Optimal levels of the hormoneare beneficial for numerous reasonsincluding healthy libido, energy andmood
1. Role of Testosterone
2. What Is Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement
● Testosterone replacement, also knowns as testosterone supplementation, is administered to maintain optimum levels of the hormone
● The treatment counters the steady decrease of testosterone levels in both men and women after age of 30
● Bioidentical testosterone contains the same structure as the hormones produced naturally by the human body.
● Bioidentical testosterone is plant-derived and prepared at a local compounding pharmacy
3.1 Benefits and Effects of Testosterone Supplementation
Testosterone replacement has been clinically proven to treat the following symptoms:
In men:
● Diminished libido
● Sudden mood changes, depression
● Reduced motivation
● Hair loss or change in hair quality
● Decreased aerobic capacity
● Increased fatigue
● Looking older than your biological age
● Loss of muscle mass or more difficult to maintain muscle mass
● Memory loss and decreased concentration
● Reduced strength
3.2 Benefits and Effects of Testosterone Supplementation
Testosterone replacement has been clinically proven to treat the following symptoms:
In women (both pre- and post-menopausal):
● Hot flashes
● Mood swings
● Vaginal dryness
● Insomnia
● Diminished libido
● Low energy
4.1 Forms of Testosterone Used for Replacement Therapy
Doses of testosterone can be administered:
● Orally by sustained release capsule (women only)
● Topically by cream
● Intravenously by injections (men only)
● Implanted pellets (pellet compared to a coin below)
4.2 Forms of Testosterone Used for Replacement Therapy
Reasons to consider pellet therapy:● Bioidentical testosterone pressed into small cylinders as pictured above
● Allow for a continuous, steady slow release of testosterone over a 4-6 month
period
● Ease patient compliance as there is no need to remember to take the daily dosing
● Ensure consistent optimal blood levels of the hormone, a key aspect of the
treatment
● Eliminate the hormone level fluctuations experienced with topical or injectable
treatments.
● Alleviate the worry of transference of topical cream to children or partners
● ThriveMD is one of the few practices experienced in implanting pellets
5. PatientsTypical profile of a testosterone patient will include an active Coloradan who wants to sustain an active, healthy lifestyle and reduce the risks associated with the diseases of aging.
What patients say in their hormone therapy reviews:
“I came to Dr. Brandt after fighting an escalating cholesterol problem compounded by a lack of testosterone in my system. After some analysis and looking into my current conditions Dr Brandt created a plan for my specific situation and it was put into motion. Today after my 6 week checkup I was talking with Dr. Brandt about not realizing how lousy I originally felt with my very low testosterone situation and worrying about my cholesterol which seemed to keep rising even though I was adjusting my diet and exercise. Today I can say that my cholesterol went from 238 to 183 in 6 weeks and my testosterone levels continue to recover which has me feeling good again. The effect of his treatments has left me feeling solid and encouraged about my future and ability to keep enjoying the things I love to do outside! If you feel like you got run over by a bus every day, take some action. There is help available.
Longtime Vail Valley Local!”
6. Procedure
1. Consultation to discuss medical history and the benefits of BHRT
2. Serum level testing of initial hormone levels
3. Follow up consultation to discuss results and recommended treatment program
4. Hormone prescriptions written and the importance of patient compliance is emphasized
5. Patient begins hormone therapy6. Repeat serum levels to ensure optimal
levels have been obtained7. Follow up visit to discuss results and
recommend any necessary changes
7.1 Testosterone Replacement - Safe and Proven Treatment
Implanting Testosterone Pellets● The minimally invasive 15-minute procedure to
implant the pellets is carried out through a 3-5 millimeter incision with very little trauma to the tissue.
Bioidentical Hormones Compared to Traditional (Synthetic) Hormones● A variety of research shows that bioidentical
hormones have little in common with the side effects of synthetic hormones. Today, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional (synthetic) hormone replacement therapy. That is partly the result of findings from the U.S. government-sponsored Women’s Health Initiative study in 2002.
7.2 Testosterone Replacement - Safe and Proven Treatment
Alleged Heart and Prostate Health Risks● Several newspapers in early 2014 cited a flawed
study that was retrospective, poorly designed, and implied negative cardiovascular effects from testosterone treatment. This could not be further from the truth. There are numerous studies documenting the beneficial cardiovascular effects from testosterone optimization. Read our blog for a more detailed review.
● There have been numerous studies documenting no increased risk of prostate cancer with testosterone supplementation. A well-known Harvard urologist, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, has devoted a large piece of his career to studying this issue. Prostate cancer is almost always contracted later in life when testosterone levels have significantly declined.
ThriveMD Contact InfoThriveMD Vail
● 56 Edwards Village
Blvd., Ste. 113, Edwards,
CO
● 970.766.8245 (VAIL)
● 8.30 am – 5pm, Mo - Fr
ThriveMD Aspen
● 400 W Main St# 100, Aspen,
CO
● 970.456.3949
● 8.30 am – 5pm, Mo – Fr
Please contact our friendly staff today to ask questions or to schedule your appointment.