When it comes to testosterone replacement therapy, there is so much misinformation out there. And there are several reasons for that:
One is simply that your average general practitioner does not understand hormone optimization. Rarely are they trained on this in medical school, especially if they graduated more than a couple of decades ago. While TRT is certainly not new, it wasn’t widely studied until the late 90’s and early 2000’s. So even if your hormone levels are very low, your average physician may not know how to properly administer the medication and therefore will avoid doing so altogether.
Another reason is the confusion people have about what constitutes as steroid use. Many providers confuse natural, body-identical testosterone with illegal, synthetic anabolic steroids (man-made compounds used for heavy muscle building). In other word, you won’t be “roided out” because you get your hormones optimized.
Now that we have some of the potential concerns out of the way…..
How Do You Know if You Need TRT?
Only a recent blood panel can determine your actual testosterone levels. But some tell-tale signs that it’s time to get your levels checked include:
- Low sex drive
- Erectile disfunction, or difficulty maintaining an erection
- Low energy levels
- Difficulty sleeping through the night or falling asleep
- Unexplained weight gain
- Sadness, depression, or lack of focus
What is a Normal Level?
The answer to this question will vary widely depending on a number of different factors, including your age, current fitness level, and your overall health.
It is also important to note that there is a very big difference between having a normal T level, and an optimized T level. For instance, many general practitioners use 300 as the “threshold” for determining if you have low levels. But the average man at 300 is going to be a walking zombie who isn’t capable of keeping it up if his life depends on it. Therefore, speaking to a hormone optimization specialist makes more sense for the average person.
My Levels Are Low. Now What?
If it’s been determined that you are a good candidate for testosterone replacement therapy, the good news is we live in a time when you have so many options at your disposal. If you have a practitioner that you feel comfortable with and who seems to understand hormone health, they can often prescribe you TRT and have you pick it up at your local pharmacy.
For many men, the idea of going to the pharmacy monthly is a headache, and they want to be able to ask questions in between getting their levels checked every three months. That’s where a telemedicine option can be so helpful. At Better Bedroom Body, for instance, we partner with some of the leading hormone health specialists in the country to bring options right to your door. After receiving your bloodwork from a lab (which we also set up for you), a practitioner would complete your telemedicine visit with you, and ship you your medication directly from an approved pharmacy. No office visits, no pharmacy trips, and no guesswork.
If you are ready to optimize your health today, set up a call with us at https://betterbedroombody.com
