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TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Testosterone replacement therapy is often used
to treat low testosterone
or andropause and
is often very effective. There are similar testosterone
replacement treatments available for women.
The goals of testosterone replacement therapy include the restoration
of sexual functioning, increased libido, increased sense of well-being,
prevention of osteoporosis by optimizing bone density, restoration
of muscle strength, and improved mental functioning. Biochemically,
testosterone replacement should aim not only to reach normal levels
of serum testosterone, but also to normalize levels of those secondary
hormones that are affected by testosterone levels such as DHT and
estradiol.
Current treatment options include oral tablets or capsules, injections, plantable long-acting slow release pellets, and transdermal (through the skin) patches and gels. At this point, the vast majority of testosterone replacement is done through the skin. This method has a number of advantages:
- It is easy to apply.
- It is relatively safe with a low incidence of side effects.
- It more closely mimics the natural daily rhythm of testosterone production, with higher levels of testosterone delivered in the morning and decreasing levels delivered as the day progresses.
To learn more about testosterone therapy, please call Dr. Werner's office at (914) 997-4100 or (203) 831-9900 or send us an email at info@wernermd.com.
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