Men diagnosed with low levels of testosterone—often called "Low T"—experience symptoms ranging from lack of energy and productivity, reduced sex drive, depression, and brain fog. Once they've decided to get testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, they're anxious to know when they can expect to notice results.…
Women and men considering hormone replacement therapy in our Baton Rouge and Metairie clinics often ask whether bioidentical or synthetic hormones are more beneficial and if one type is safer than the other. The answer is that patients can benefit from either type of hormone, and there's little evidence to suggest that one type is…
Testosterone replacement therapy is a common treatment at our Baton Rouge anti-aging clinic, and it’s known to be one of the most transformative and powerful approaches we offer. A low testosterone level can cause a variety of common age-related issues, so it’s no surprise many of the male (and even female) patients we see are…
Women seeking anti-aging hormone therapy in our Baton Rouge clinic are often surprised to learn how significant a role testosterone plays in their hormonal health. Mainly associated with men’s health issues, testosterone is often overlooked when it comes to female wellness, especially its effectiveness in combating the aging process. While estrogen and progesterone are commonly…
FOR MEN SUFFERING FROM LOW TESTOSTERONE, THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS OF GETTING TESTOSTERONE THERAPY. Although men don’t suffer from menopause, some men do suffer from andropause which is a decrease in the production of testosterone and is often referred to as low testosterone. Testosterone replacement therapy is, by far, the most common treatment option, but does…
Last week, we promised in our most recent blog that we would include a full section on female-specific testosterone myths. Not being ones to disappoint, we rounded up some interesting facts and myths regarding testosterone hormone therapy for the more attractive gender. Some might be surprising, some might betray everything you know about hormones, and,…
Steroids certainly have a stigma associated with them despite their prevalent use for medicinal purposes. Some of it may have to do with high profile instances in professional sports or its sometimes negative portrayal in pop culture. In reality, steroids have been used for decades to treat conditions from arthritis to stunted growth in children.…
Men aren’t the only ones who experience low testosterone; it’s also commonly found in women. Testosterone is most often associated with men. After all, it’s responsible for a man’s low voice and his increased muscle mass. However, testosterone is also important for women. While it’s true that women don’t produce anywhere near as much testosterone…
Low testosterone can affect you in a number of ways, but how do you know if you have it? As men age, it’s common for their hormone levels to fluctuate, but all men don’t experience a significant drop-off in testosterone production like women do when their estrogen levels decrease significantly during menopause. However, more men suffer…
For men suffering from low testosterone, there are many benefits of getting testosterone therapy. Although men don’t suffer from menopause, some men do suffer from andropause which is a decrease in the production of testosterone and is often referred to as low testosterone. In our last blog, we went over the symptoms of andropause, as well…