Men with low testosterone often experience many symptoms that can significantly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, many of these symptoms can be improved with proper treatment.
A more robust sex drive is one of the most well-known benefits of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, other perks include improved muscle mass through resistance training and lower fat levels in the body.
Expertise
We tend to think of someone as an expert in their field if they have a lot of experience and perform better than those around them. The movie Idiocracy is built around this idea. But what does it mean to be an expert?
Physicians at Testosterone Clinics like Evolve Wellness & Health are typically trained to treat patients with low testosterone due to andropause or other hormone imbalances. Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a safe and effective treatment for low testosterone prescribed to balance the patient’s hormone levels.
Scientists have studied expertise in different ways, leading them to slightly divergent conclusions about how one would go about building it. This definition focuses on consistency, while it has been found that people who are experts are also able to adapt their approach and solve problems in new ways.
Knowledge
Testosterone has a bad reputation, often linked to gynecomastia and “roid rage,” but it’s not always the case. The hormone can benefit men’s health when used appropriately in a testosterone clinic.
The male sex hormone is synonymous with strength and vigor, contributing to deeper voices, stronger muscles and body hair, and a strong libido. It’s also essential for fertility, erections, and more.
As a PCCA clinical compounding pharmacist, you can use your knowledge to help educate patients about testosterone and its benefits. You can recommend resources like the books Testosterone for Life and Saving Your Sex Life or the monthly Men’s Health magazine to provide a wealth of information to your male patients.
Convenience
Testosterone Therapy can help balance your hormones, boosting your energy and improving mood and libido. It can also help you put on muscle and burn fat more effectively to reach your fitness goals.
Unfortunately, most doctors don’t have a low-T clinic in their offices. Instead, these so-called “low-T” clinics are often run by anesthesiologists, allergists, obstetricians, and gynecologists who don’t specialize in urology or endocrinology.
A doctor who manages TRT will work with you to address your symptoms using a personalized and comprehensive approach. In addition to addressing your testosterone, the doctor will consider other hormones that may be unbalanced. He will also consider other medical issues masquerading as fatigue or decreased libido, including sleep apnea, depression, and heart disease.
Safety
Testosterone is a Schedule III drug and can only be legally prescribed by a doctor. Many over-the-counter supplements claim to boost testosterone but lack peer-reviewed evidence of safety and effectiveness.
Testosterone clinics dispensing hormones without prescription are raising concerns among medical professionals specializing in hormone problems. Testosterone, after all, is a powerful steroid that can increase the risk of prostate cancer and stroke.
Despite the proliferation of “low T” clinics, most doctors working in these clinics do not have urology or endocrinology training. This can cause improper prescription of testosterone and other drugs, leading to serious health consequences. It can also result in unnecessary expenses and inconvenience for patients. Fortunately, the convenience of telemedicine makes it easier to consult with subspecialists who can optimize the treatment regimen.
