The Game Plan

Testosterone levels naturally decrease as men age, so maintaining healthy testosterone levels is imperative for ensuring longevity and wellness. There are many reasons testosterone is so intensively researched, with findings demonstrating that this key steroid hormone has a multitude of anabolic properties in the human body.

Many people assume that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a treatment just for women who have reached menopause, but hormone imbalances can affect men as well. These hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of symptoms that may impact the quality of your life, including erectile dysfunction, muscle atrophy, weight gain, hair loss, and depression. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can help stabilize and optimize your hormone levels and treat the signs of symptoms of hormonal imbalances.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has surged in popularity over the past decade. Millions of older men have turned to TRT to restore hormone levels in hopes of refueling energy and reigniting their sex drive. Yet TRT remains controversial because of its uncertain benefits and potential health risks. Safety concerns were raised years ago when studies showed a possible association between TRT and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Is TRT safe? We look to answer some questions about testosterone replacement therapy and if it is the right solution for issues you may have.

An increasing number of men are experiencing testosterone deficiency – a condition often referred to as “low T.” Recent research suggests that testosterone levels may decrease as rapidly as 2% annually after the age of 30.1 Further findings have shown that the prevalence of low T is as high as 38.7% in men ages 45 or older.

Should you decide to stop testosterone replacement therapy, it can be tough to imagine how ending the treatment will make you feel. Every man who ends his treatment will experience unique side effects, especially when it is done the wrong way.

GAINSWave® is a breakthrough solution that can enhance sexual performance and renew your sex life but many men are unaware of what it is or how it works. If you suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s disease, or any other conditions that leave you with less-than-optimal sexual performance, keep reading and further your understanding of the GAINSWave® treatment.

A Veterans Affairs database study of more than 83,000 patients found that men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches, or injections had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause, versus similar men who were not treated.

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The most common "out of balance" testosterone levels are found to be on the low side of normal; this occurs because a male's highest testosterone level usually peaks at about age 20, and then it decreases slowly with age...

Cross your legs, men. A phenomenon called xenobiotic attack is meddling with your manhood, and your family jewels may never hang the same way again.