What Are Some Of The Advantages Of Testosterone?

Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone. Although both men and women produce testosterone, men’s bodies produce it in much larger quantities. It’s testosterone that is primarily responsible for the development of male physical characteristics, particularly during puberty when they go through a period of rapid height and hair growth, sexual organ, and behavior changes.

During this time, testosterone levels will peak. However, at other times they will fluctuate and once a man reaches his mid-30s, he will probably find that his natural testosterone levels will start to decline. You can’t see it happening, but you could start to notice some other changes that accompany it. These include:

Physical Changes: You will find it easier to gain weight and will see an increase in your body fat. Muscle mass can start to reduce, and you may have less body hair, including on your head! Energy levels can start to drop, and you may struggle with insomnia and other sleep problems. 

Emotional Changes: As a hormone, testosterone can affect your emotional balance too. When testosterone levels fall, men can experience a loss of self-esteem and confidence, are more prone to anxiety and depression, and can suffer from memory loss, brain fog, and other cognitive issues.

Sexual Changes: Unsurprisingly, testosterone plays a huge role in libido. When levels deplete, men can find that they are less interested in sex and can start to experience difficulties in getting and/or maintaining an erection.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, a simple blood test could tell you if your testosterone levels are low. If this is the case, you could almost certainly benefit from increasing your testosterone levels using testosterone replacement therapy. Here are some of the advantages of increasing your natural testosterone levels. 
 

Improve Your Libido

For many men, it is the sexual changes caused by a drop in testosterone that cause them the biggest concern. Unsurprisingly, this can then impact their personal relationships, their confidence levels, and more. Using testosterone replacement therapy to boost your natural levels of the hormone can enable you to boost your libido and avoid or overcome erectile dysfunction problems, keeping you (and your partner) sexually satisfied for longer.
 

Retain Muscle

Testosterone increases hormone levels in the body, and this means that any exercise that you do is likely to result in muscle growth. This is essential for developing lean, firm contours rather than a softer, fleshier appearance that is caused by increasing body fat. Using testosterone replacement therapy can help you to retain and build muscle that you already have, keeping your body looking fitter and trimmer for longer. 
 

Healthy Heart

Did you know that testosterone is an important hormone for a healthy heart? Heart disease is a major cause of premature death in the Northern Hemisphere and studies show that patients with low testosterone levels could have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. Boosting low testosterone levels using testosterone replacement therapy could reduce the likelihood of you experiencing problems with your heart and blood in the future. 
 

Stronger Bones

Testosterone also plays an important role in the density of our bones, helping to keep them strong and facilitating rapid growth during puberty. Natural bone density decreases with testosterone levels dropping, and this puts you at greater risk of fractures and conditions like osteoporosis. Choosing to increase your testosterone levels can prevent this from happening, reducing your risk of bone-based problems as you age.

Dropping testosterone levels doesn't have to become a problem for you. To find out more about testosterone replacement therapy, or to schedule an appointment to find out if you are a good candidate for this treatment, please contact ReAlignMed in Chicago, IL at 773-665-4400.