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Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Men Is The Best Way To Cure Aging Related Symptoms

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By Jake Alexandre


Hormones are commonly known as chemical messengers that cause cells to react in a certain way in the human body. Each hormone in the body has its own specific function to alter cell metabolism. Although in males and females there are some common hormones, however there are others that have special functions. Male female hormones are present in both the sexes but in males, the male hormone is dominant and the same is for the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Testosterone is known as the male hormone. Testosterone is a steroid hormone from an androgen group, secreted by the testicles of males. Testosterone is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.

Testosterone is largely responsible for activating the formation of male specific body parts during development in the womb. Testosterone again becomes active during puberty. During this period the testosterone level increases in boys, causing manly characteristics to develop like; body hair, pubic hair, penis growth, testicle growth, voice change and production of sperm.

Testosterones are the major hormones in the male body, therefore to increase their level, testosterone therapy is done in which testosterone patches and gels or creams are used. Testosterone pellets are also used for this therapy. It decreases the cholesterol level in the male body. Testosterone hormone replacement therapy will start working in only 3-4 weeks. However, it is advised that you get your hormone level checked by a blood test.

Symptoms of testosterone deficiency are; decreased sense of well being, fragile bones, decreased sex drive, depressed mood, decrease in muscle mass, changes in cholesterol and lipid levels, decrease in body hair, difficulties in concentrating and memory loss, and erectile dysfunction.

Testosterone replacement therapy, is the most safest and effective form of hormone replacement therapy that is done for males. Testosterone hormone replacement therapy improves health and quality of life of men who have been through the therapy. It also decreases the risk of chronic diseases. This therapy also helps men in improving their energy level, increasing bone and muscle mass, strength and improves muscle tone.

It also reduces fat and increases sexual drive and performance. Testosterone hormone replacement therapy for men also improves their memory and concentration. This treatment also improves their sleep. Hair re-growth is also a result of this treatment. Testosterone hormone replacement therapy also decreases joint pain. Muscle aches can also be treated through this therapy. Moreover, testosterone hormone replacement therapy also decreases the risk of heart disease. Physicians suggest that along with testosterone hormone replacement therapy, a healthy diet should be taken, and regular exercise be done to improve the hormone level. Similarly, supplements are also important for more effective results of testosterone hormone replacement therapy.

Thus, in order to stay young, you can choose to go for hormone replacement therapy. However it is advised that you consult your physician and inquire about the positive and negative impacts of the therapy, to decrease the risks linked with it. Similarly, the therapy should not be used for a long time since it may leave negative impacts.




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