Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): FAQS
Q: What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
A: Treatment with hormones to replace natural hormones when the body does not take enough.
Q: What is Low Testosterone?
A: Testosterone, a naturally occurring hormone that is most prevalent in men, helps regulate and control a variety of sexual functions, but also contributes to muscle and bone strength. Low Testosterone refers to any situation in which the body’s levels of the testosterone hormone fall below the rand of levels considered by the medical community to be “normal.”
Q: What causes Low Testosterone?
A: As men age, their bodies naturally produce lower levels of testosterone than they did in early age, typically declining about 1 percent a year after age 30 or 40.
Causes of Low Testosterone may include:
Changes in sexual function - this may include reduced sexual desire, fewer spontaneous erections
Changes in sleep patterns - this may include insomnia or other sleep disturbances
Physical changes - this may include increased body fat, reduced muscle bulk and strength, and decreased bone density
Emotional changes - this may include a decrease in motivation or self-confidence, feeling sad or depressed, or trouble concentrating or remembering things
Common Health Risks Associated with Low Testosterone include:
Anemia
Cardiovascular Issues
Diabetes
Increased Body Fat and Obesity
Aging
Q: What are the advantages of Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
A: Treating Low Testosterone can lead to a fuller, more robust experience of day-to-day life.
Advantages of Testosterone Replacement Therapy may include:
Better Bones - this may include improved bone mineral density and reduce bone fractures
Leaner Body - this may include an increase in lean body mass, possibly strength and can decrease fat mass
Better Sexual Health -
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women?
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Q: How can HRT help women?
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