Orange County Testosterone Replacement Therapy clinics offer testosterone replacement which is a procedure through which an additional amount of testosterone is administered into a man's body (e.g., by introducing testosterone-containing medications) in order to boost his testosterone concentration.

It has been used to manage hypogonadism, a syndrome characterized by reduced serum testosterone levels and clinical signs consistent with low testosterone (e.g. absence of body hair, abnormal breast growth). Hypogonadism happens when a man's testes may not contain sufficiently testosterone, possibly due to malfunctioning testes or a malfunctioning hypothalamus or pituitary gland throughout the brain. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands synthesize hormones that promote testicular testosterone output.

The restoration of the normal testosterone levels in the blood is one of the main goals of testosterone replacement therapy. Additionally, it will recover a man's sex desire and display of male sex characteristics in the process (e.g. deep voice, body hair).

Testosterone is one of the world's oldest commercially available medications and testosterone replacement therapy has been used since the 1930s.  

Who Can Avail Orange County Testosterone Replacement Therapy Treatment?

Testosterone replacement type of medication for men who have been diagnosed with hypogonadism definitively. To be diagnosed with hypogonadism, a man may have both low testosterone blood levels and clinical signs of insufficiency (e.g. lack of body hair, breast growth). Given the fact that the majority of the factors that cause low testosterone (e.g. testicular dysfunction) are incurable, the majority of men who begin testosterone replacement therapy should therefore continue treatment for the remainder of their lives. Testosterone replacement medication is not available in men with reversible or age-related triggers of testosterone deficiency.

People Who Should Not Undergo Testosterone Replacement Therapy

• Men aged 40 years and above

Men's levels of testosterone gradually decline when they grow older, this is a condition known as andropause or male menopause. This may develop clinically as testosterone deficiency and/or reduced testosterone levels in the blood. If you belong to this age group and are seriously considering having testosterone replacement, it is essential to mention here that there has been little to no reason that will support your reason for undergoing testosterone replacement therapy.

Treatment options for older men that correct the underlying factors that cause or exacerbate testosterone deficiency (e.g., obesity, diabetes, chronic illness) can be successful.

• Men who suffered chronic or transient illness or  a recent trauma

When hypogonadism is aggravated by a disease (e.g., diabetes) or stress, testosterone replacement therapy is hardly ever effective (e.g. injury to the testicles). Under all instances, the underlying disease or trauma that contributed to the low testosterone must be handled.

• Men who are suffering from prostate or breast cancer

Testosterone replacement therapy should not be used as a treatment for men who suffer from breast or prostate cancer due to the likelihood that it may promote the development of certain cancers.

• Men who participate in competitive athletics

Any use of testosterone replacement therapy can result in a professional athlete's disqualification.

• Other groups

Testosterone replacement therapy also isn't recommended for men suffering from the disorders mentioned below:

• Men who have prostate nodules or indurations;
• Men who have unexplained higher levels of prostate-specific antigen;
• Men who are suffering from erythrocytosis;
• Men who are suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia accompanied with severe urinary tract problems;
• Men who are suffering from congestive heart failure;
• Men who have unmedicated sleep apnea;
• Men who are already aged 65 years and above;

Furthermore, it should also be noted that testosterone replacement therapy is not an option to treat infertility, erectile dysfunction, or some other symptoms that are non-specific.

Main Purpose of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Bringing blood testosterone levels back to their normal amount is one of the main objectives of why men undergo testosterone replacement therapy. When it is used to manage hypogonadism in men, it can also have additional advantages, including the following:

• The libido is increased;
• Sense of well-being is improved;
• Body fat is decreased and lean body mass improves; and
• Bone density is improved

Blood testosterone levels and sexual appetite often enhance during the first week of therapy, though some advantages often take place within two months.

It's critical to keep in mind that testosterone replacement therapy usually has a significant placebo effect during the early phases of treatment. This suggests that certain men who take testosterone experience a difference (e.g., increased sex drive) not just because the testosterone-containing drug increased their testosterone levels, but also because of the neurological impact of the medication. In sum, certain men believe testosterone therapy is effective and therefore feel stronger, despite the fact that the drug is ineffective. This growth results in confusion and disappointment as the treatment's placebo effect decreases.

Treatment Monitoring for Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Due to the permanent nature of the factors of testosterone depletion, testosterone replacement therapy is normally permanent. Men that receive testosterone replacement therapy may have their reaction assessed during their care.

To determine a man's reaction to therapy, testosterone levels in his blood are often tested three months after treatment begins. Three to six months after therapy begins, luteinizing hormone (LH) levels can also be checked, since low levels of LH mean that the treatment is successful.

If testosterone replacement medication fails to sufficiently raise testosterone levels in a man's blood, hypogonadism may not have been the source of his symptoms. In some circumstances, the specialist will discontinue testosterone replacement medication and begin addressing other disorders that can lead to testosterone deficiency.

Side Effects and Risks That May Manifest Due to Testosterone Replacement Therapy

The adverse effects of testosterone replacement therapy are uncommon and vary widely according to the age of the patient, living standards, and state of health. Some of these side effects are the following:

• If the patient is an older man who is receiving injectable testosterone, it may result in polycythemia;
• Potential sleep disorders or sleep apnea;
• Too much testosterone is being administered thereby resulting in mania;
• Caused by the effect of testosterone on gonadotrophins which will result in a reduction in testicle size and infertility;
• There will be growth in the breast;
• Red blood cells may abnormally increase which is also known as erythrocytosis;
• When testosterones are being administered through transdermal patches, it may be resulting in skin diseases;
• There might be increases in hair growth, weight gain, and the occurrence of acne.