Testosterone

The Genetics of Male Pattern Baldness — Testosterone Isn’t the Cause

By Glenn Steponaitis, PA-C | 10/02/2018 |

A middle-aged man with no shirt is checking his hairline in the bathroom mirror — he may be concerned about the genetics of male pattern baldness.

Some of the most notorious low testosterone myths center around male pattern baldness. Some myths say, on the one hand, that too much testosterone causes balding. On the other hand, some myths say that low testosterone leads to balding. Is testosterone really causing men to lose the hair on their head? What the evidence shows…

Are Vitamins Useless in the Fight Against Low T?

By Glenn Steponaitis, PA-C | 09/25/2018 |

A lemon half which has had half of the pulp removed and then filled with vitamins — useless against Low T.

When it comes to battling low testosterone, are vitamins useless? Yes, and no. Simple questions about our health often come with more complicated answers. Without a doubt, your overall health is critical to hormone production. On their own, however, vitamin pills and over-the-counter supplements are mostly ineffective against clinical hypogonadism (the technical term for low…

Time to Visit a Low T Men’s Clinic? — What You Should Know

By Glenn Steponaitis, PA-C | 09/18/2018 |

Male doctor at a Low T men's clinic holding a digital tablet. A colleague and receptionist are talking in the background.

With the number of testosterone prescriptions nearly tripling over the last decade, the publicity surrounding Low T (and the men’s clinics that offer treatment) is widespread. As a result of the amazing benefits being advertised, there are a lot of men wondering if they really have Low T. A men’s clinic might be the answer…

The Low T Test — Do I Need to Get Checked?

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 08/28/2018 |

Young male doctor in a laboratory using a microscope conducting a lab experiment, possibly for a Low T test.

Do you need a Low T test? Let’s start by discussing how low testosterone is diagnosed. Are you feeling chronically run down, experiencing a low sex drive, or feeling a little depressed? If so, it’s possible that you’re experiencing symptoms resulting from low testosterone. Essentially, the 2 factors that lead to a diagnosis of chronic…

The Best Low T Medication — Injections Still Better Than Creams, Pellets

By Glenn Steponaitis, PA-C | 08/21/2018 |

Low T medications, like the pills, injections, creams, and other options pictured here, all have different benefits and drawbacks. Learn which medication is right for you.

If you’re suffering from the symptoms common to low testosterone and clinical testing has indicated that Low T is actually the source of your trouble, you’re probably looking into testosterone replacement therapy, and you’ve probably found right away that the plethora of Low T medications on the market can be confusing. There’s a lot of…

Chronic Low Testosterone — Symptoms and Solutions

By Allison Gilchrist | 07/10/2018 |

Doctor talking to senior man in an office appointment about chronic low testosterone

Since 2012, the number of prescriptions for testosterone supplements has increased five-fold — men and women alike are seeking relief from the unpleasant symptoms of chronic low testosterone as awareness of this common illness grows. As we age, our testosterone levels begin to drop, which can create some issues that include (but are not limited…

TRT and Diet — Diet and Exercise May Help With Mild Symptoms of Low Testosterone

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 07/03/2018 |

Slender woman with a tape measure around her waist and fruits and vegetables on the table in front of her — trt diet

If you suffer from clinical hypogonadism (the medical term for low testosterone), you’re likely going to need supplemental testosterone through testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Diet and exercise, while important for your overall health, aren’t going to be enough to elevate your levels into a “normal” or “optimum” range. That said, there are a lot of…

9 Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy That Might Surprise You

By (Bill) William J. White, PA-C | 06/12/2018 |

Professional medical team with doctors and surgeon examining patient's x-ray image, possibly discussing the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy.

You may be surprised at the many potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy — when we talk about those benefits in detail, patients are surprised that healthy testosterone levels can improve their lives unexpected ways. They often see gains in physical health, sexual performance, and even their sense of emotional wellbeing. Although the majority of…

TRT and Muscle Gains — There’s no Overnight Miracle, but You Can Perform Better

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 06/05/2018 |

When it comes to gaining muscle, TRT can have a significant effect — learn more.

People are sometimes misinformed and can have unreasonable expectations surrounding Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and muscle gains — it’s important to discuss what treatment through supplemental testosterone is and is not intended to do. Let’s start with what it’s not — TRT is not a shortcut to make defined muscle mass magically appear. Studies have…

Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Women — Why Estrogen Isn’t Always Responsible for the Way You Feel

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 05/29/2018 |

side effects of testosterone injections in women

Testosterone replacement therapy for women is a novel concept for many. In fact, testosterone is often ignored in the publicity around hormone therapy for women — female low testosterone is frequently overlooked, or it may be misdiagnosed as some other issue altogether. Women’s bodies have 3 major sex hormones, but the primary focus when dealing…