What To Know About Male Hormone Replacement

What to Know about Male Hormone Replacement

Hormones are important substances your body produces. They do a lot to control how you look and how you feel. When your hormones are out of balance, you may feel sluggish and unwell. If you are a man or woman who is experiencing low hormone levels, your healthcare provider can help. Gloria Orellana, MSN, APRN, FNP-C at La Vida Health in Temple Terrace, FL, provides a wide range of medical services, including male hormone replacement.

What You Need To Know About Male Hormone Replacement

Testosterone levels begin to decrease after age 30, and there are a few other reasons why you might be experiencing a decrease in testosterone levels. Some of these reasons include:

• Medications including opiates and corticosteroids
• Alcohol and drug use
• Chemotherapy or radiation treatment
• Pituitary gland disease or other hormone disorders
• A testicular infection or injury
• Genetic conditions

Low male hormone levels can cause you to:

• Feel tired and fatigued
• Have decreased interest in sex
• Experience problems achieving and maintaining an erection
• Develop fat around your midsection
• Experience decreased bone density and increased fracture risk
• Have depressed immune function and more frequent illnesses
• Experience a loss of muscle tone and decreased skin elasticity

Your healthcare provider can help with male hormone replacement therapy. When you choose male hormone replacement therapy at La Vida Health, you will enjoy:

• Direct messaging with your healthcare provider
• Phone visits, telemedicine visits, and in-office visits with your healthcare provider
• A choice of supplementation delivered to your home for self-administration, or an office visit for injection

You deserve to enjoy the benefits of balanced hormones. Consider that male hormone replacement therapy can:

• Improve your sex drive
• Boost your energy and stamina
• Improve muscle mass and muscle tone
• Enhance your mood
• Strengthen your immune system
• Improve your memory and ability to concentrate
• Improve your skin elasticity and tone

Want To Know More?

To find out more about male hormone replacement, call Gloria Orellana, MSN, APRN, FNP-C at La Vida Health in Temple Terrace, FL. You can reach her in the office by calling (813) 405-8058, so call today.