Low testosterone in men can be a major, serious problem. Testosterone is the hormone produced in the testicles and is the chemical messenger for triggering and maintaining many vital functions in the male body.

Testosterone Performs Many Important Functions

Testosterone is responsible for bone density and muscle mass maintenance, fat distribution, red blood cell production, sperm production, and the force behind the male libido or his sex drive.

When a boy hits puberty, this hormone works to build his muscles, deepen his voice, grow hair in various parts of his body, and increase the size of his penis and testes. When he becomes an adult, testosterone maintains the muscles and bones, as well as drives his interest in sex.

Around the age of 30, many men start to experience a gradual drop in testosterone levels. This reduction leads to the loss of interest in sex, often attributed to aging.

To determine a man’s testosterone level, a blood test is performed in the early part of the day because sampling becomes a challenge as the day progresses and levels fluctuate. The measurement of the hormone is the amount of nano-grams per deciliter of testosterone (ng/dl), and the normal level of testosterone in men is 270-1070 ng/dl.

Low Testosterone in Men Results in Serious Changes

Since testosterone provides important benefits for men, low levels can produce various worrisome changes such as the following:

• Changes in Sexual Function – These may include lower libido, infertility and erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is a particularly stressful health condition for men, and refers to theinability of the nerves or penis blood vessels to work properly, preventing an erection.
• Changes in Sleeping Habits – Although not common, low testosterone in men can disrupt sleep, and cause insomnia along with other sleeping problems.
• Changes in the Body – Since this hormone is responsible for maintaining muscle mass and fat distribution, low levels can increase body fat, decrease muscle bulk, and reduce bone density. Osteoporosis, a health condition due to decreased bone density, is common among men with low levels of testosterone.
• Emotional Changes – Depression, mood swings, decreased motivation, and low self-confidence are just a few of the emotional changes that can be brought about by low testosterone.

It’s very important to remember, however, that having these symptoms is not automatically synonymous with low testosterone levels. Some of the changes listed are the normal results of aging. It’s also possible that the changes are caused by other factors. A blood test is crucial to determine if the problem is truly caused by low testosterone levels or something else.

What Men Can Do When Suffering From Low Testosterone

Male hormone replacement therapy is the best solution for low-testosterone conditions. It balances the hormones needed to help a man cope with various symptoms, including fatigue, decreased libido, and osteoporosis.

Testosterone replacement can also boost one’s mood, increase muscle mass and strength, enhance energy levels, and make a man feel more confident and better about himself. Many say that testosterone therapy is the “key to male vitality,” making a man feel younger, stronger, and more vigorous.

Earth Compounding Pharmacy offers high quality testosterone replacement therapy to ensure that you enjoy all the benefits that come with this procedure.

We also provide solutions for erectile dysfunction. Earth Compounding Pharmacy offers compounding of ED medications, including Tri-Mix. We work discreetly to assist you in learning about your medication and the procedure for administering it.

We will be happy to tell you more about low testosterone levels in men and how hormone replacement therapy can solve the problem.

Patients: The compounded  BHRT medications are available by prescription only. Please discuss it with your physician, or contact us with your physician’s name and contact information, and we can supply him or her with additional information.

Doctors: Contact us today to speak with our pharmacists to discuss other combinations that may be available to improve your patient’s symptoms and increase medication compliance.