Is TRT Safe? How NovaGenix Testosterone Replacement in Jupiter, Florida can help

Investigating the safety of TRT programs from experienced specialists like the medical team at NovaGenix in Palm Beach County.

Jupiter's premiere TRT clinic discusses the safety or hormone therapy for men.

TRT for men in South Florida at NovaGenix

Many people ask "Is TRT Safe" or "Is TRT Worth It?" "Do I need to do TRT forever?" We get our guidance from our medical director and from guidance from organizations like the AUA. The American Urological Association was founded in 1902 and are the premier urologicassociation in the world. They provide invaluable support and guidance to the urologic community of healthcare professionals and practitioners. They promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research andby formulating health care policies for physicians and offer evidenced based research and help in creating a medical diagnosis and dosing protocols for conditions like male hypogonadism and the treatment with testosterone therapy,also known as TRT.

NovaGenix TRT for men with Low Testosterone

Q:What is low-T, and how do I know or find out if I have low testosterone?

A: Low-Testosterone orLow-T is also known as male hypogonadism, which occurs when a male doesn't produce enough testosterone in their body. Testosterone is a man's sex hormone which isone of the primary drivers of how boys develop into men. This hormone becomes prominent during puberty and is the biggest influencer in developing the physical characteristics of men, i.e. body and facial hair, muscle development,deepening of the voice etc.…. Testosterone levels can also greatly affect men'ssex drive, ability to achieve and maintain erections, overall mood, lean muscle mass, body fat, and bone mineral density. Testosterone is also important in the normal production of sperm.

You may have low-testosterone if you have the following problems:

• reduced libido (sex drive)
• less frequent engagement in sexual activities
• weaker and less frequent erections
• fatigue and less energy
• feelings of depression
• decreased muscle mass and strength
• increase in body fat
• anemia (low hemoglobin or red-blood-cell levels; not synonymous with iron deficiency)
• loss of bone mineral density and strength

Symptoms warrant a clinical evaluation, but a single blood test does not establish testosterone deficiency. Diagnosis requires compatible symptoms or signs and consistently low measurements, generally confirmed on two separate mornings. The Endocrine Society recommends fasting morning testing. See testing before TRT.

Is Testosterone Therapy Safe?

Q:How can I found out if TRT, or testosterone replacement therapy is right forme?

A: If you think youhave one or more symptoms of low testosterone, it's important to make sure youhave andropause and not something else which may be exacerbated by non-treatment or TRT. Many symptoms of low-T can be caused by other health issues which iswhy an in-person exam, blood test, and medical history are vital. As an example,erectile dysfunction (ED) is often caused by poor circulation and cardiovascular health, so making sure you have a healthy heart becomes priority number 1. TRTcan absolutely help men with low-T, and change their lives, however, you should not taking testosterone if you don't actually have low T.

Before you take TRT, you should visit a clinic like NovaGenix, that specializes in HRT for men with Low Testosterone. A doctor who is trained in testing, diagnosing and treating low-T should examine you carefully and takea detailed medical history, giving you a simple physical exam and performing blood testing to check your blood health and hormone levels. The doctor should speak with you about the benefits, possible side effects and risks prior to starting TRT. You and the doctor can then best decide whether HRT is right for you.

Q:What are other possible risks or side effects from TRT?

A: The are a few possible side effects and risks that could be caused by TRT:

• acne (pimples)
• breast swelling or tenderness, which requires evaluation rather than automatic attribution to estradiol
• increased red blood cell count (hematocrit)
• swelling (edema) in the feet or ankles
• reduced size in testicles
• reduced sperm county or infertility

Low T Therapy in Palm Beach County Florida

TRT can severely suppress sperm production. The AUA/ASRM guideline advises against prescribing exogenous testosterone to men interested in current or future fertility. Adding another medication should not be presented as reliable fertility protection. Separately, TRAVERSE prostate-safety findings were reassuring in screened men, but did not prove zero cancer risk. Known or suspected prostate cancer and concerning PSA findings require individualized evaluation. Read more about prostate monitoring and fertility.

Q:A final thought about TRT?

A: It is important totalk with your doctor about both of the benefits and possible risks involved with starting testosterone replacement. If both you and the doctor feel that TRT is right for you, you should have regular check-ups and follow up with testing tailored to the formulation and patient’s risks, including testosterone and hematocrit, with blood-pressure checks and prostate assessment as appropriate. The PSA is a test for prostate health, and hematocrit is included with the CBC and measures how many red blood cells you have based onyour total blood volume.

To schedule an appointment with NovaGenix, call 561-277-8260and visit us online at www.NovaGenix.orgWe are located at 609 N. Hepburn ave. Suite 106 Jupiter,Florida 33458

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Clinical reference: Endocrine Society testosterone therapy guideline.