Testosterone is a steroid hormone which is secreted by the testes as well as the
ovaries. It is therefore a important hormone for both men and women. The effects
of low testosterone or low T are diminished feelings of well being, decreased sexual
function and libido, decreased energy, decreased bone muscle mass and strength,
decreased bone density, poorer lipid profile, increased risk for cardiovascular
disease and diabetes.

It is a known medical fact, that low T or lower testosterone is associated with the
aging process. There is a 1.5% decline a year after the age of 30. Treatment of
Low t or low testosterone will result in increased quality of life as well as
independence.

Testosterone circulates in the blood both bound and free. There is a fraction of
testosterone which circulates bound to SHBG. The SHBG component increases after age
40, as well as with various medications. This subsequently will further cause one
to have low T or low testosterone.

Monitoring treatment is very important as conversion of testosterone is to DHT or
dihydrotestosterone as well as estradiol. The higher the estradiol component the
increased risk for potential adverse affects namely (man -boobs) With appropriate
treatment and monitoring of low T or low testosterone this side effect is
avoided. Labs that are monitored include Hb, Hct, as well as PSA levels.

Goals when treating low T or low testosterone is to have your blood level at the
upper end of the scale when you were 20 years old, not mid range. Monthly testing
may need to be required until optimal. Testosterone is converted to DHT by 5-alpha
reductase enzyme. DHT does have good effect on libido and energy, it does not
convert to estrogen.

Low T or low testosterone treatment is contra-indicated if there is active prostate
cancer, literature does support use in cured prostate cancer with a PSA level less
than 1.0, pregnant women as well as men with fertility issues.

Recommendations for treatment of low T or low testosterone include anyone with
symptoms or signs of deficiency, men or women with libido issues or sexual
dysfunction, as well as any man or woman that wishes to improve their quality of
life or increase their longevity. These findings are all well documented in Peer
review medical journals.

Regarding the frequent asked question does testosterone treatment cause prostate
cancer? The literature overwhelmingly supports no increased risk of prostate cancer
when being treated for low T or low testosterone. It might increase the growth rate
if cancer is present. It should be noted that prostate cancer is most common when
the testosterone levels are low.

Estrogen which is a metabolite of being treated for low T or low testosterone does
not cause prostate cancer. It will protect against bone loss and osteoporosis,
dementia, heart disease. There are over fifty years of studies to demonstrate that
raising testosterone and estrogen levels are not harmful.

Treatment for low T or low testosterone may result in elevation in your red blood
cell count. This is not to be confused with Polycythemia Vera which demonstrates an
increased risk of blood clotting and stroke. The phenomen associated with treatment
is known as erythrocytosis. This only causes a rise in your red blood cells and
nothing else. This is the same response that one has when living at higher
altitudes.

In conclusion, if you are suffering from any of the symptoms associated with low T
or low testosterone, then treatment should be initiated early. Your consultation
with your anti-aging doctor will determine the best delivery mechanism for you.
Remember once again that an independent risk factor for heart disease is low T or
low testosterone. I therefore ask you.Where do you want your levels to be?

After initiating treatment for low t or low testosterone you will notice improved
lean muscle mass, bone density, decreased cholesterol, improved skin tone, improved
healing, as well as increased libido and sexual performance.