Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men

Andropause or “male menopause” is when men experience a gradual loss of hormones, mainly testosterone. Based on scientific evidence, when the average male reaches age 30 his hormones start to decline at a rate of 1.3% per year. It is estimated that greater than 60% of men at age 50 will require testosterone replacement therapy. Many younger men experience this also, since testosterone levels are 40% lower today than recorded two generations ago.

Symptoms of andropause in men occur slowly over time. They are often misdiagnosed or ignored by medical professionals. If you have multiple symptoms from the list below and are over the age of 35, the only way of knowing if you are a candidate for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is by getting tested, which is done by a professional in our clinic at Preventative Aging & Wellness Institute.

There are other key factors that play a major role in causing symptoms of Andropause. Lack of exercise, poor nutrition, environmental surroundings, and stress levels will amplify these symptoms, and are the other key elements Preventative Aging & Wellness will focus on, in addition to bioidential hormone therapy, to help people live the happiest lifestyle possible. Millions suffer from hormonal imbalances and are also the root of many chronic health problems which can increase the risk of serious diseases. Preventative Aging & Wellness has developed a proactive, customized approach that has proven successful in supporting men's health and a healthy hormonal balance.

Hormone Testing for Men

At Preventative Aging & Wellness, we will determine your unique bioidentical hormonal needs through a very thorough evaluation of your symptoms using blood tests, saliva tests, and/or urine tests. In order to maintain optimal hormonal balance, we will continue to monitor and re-evaluate your levels.

Initial Tests Include:

• Complete blood count – Measures the various blood cells in your body
• Comprehensive metabolic panel – Evaluates your organ functions and electrolytes
• Lipid panel - Checks cholesterol values
• Luteinizing hormone (LH) – Brain tells the body to make testosterone
• Testicular Hormones - What makes you a man
  • Testosterone - The total amount in your system, including how much is actively available to your body
  • Estrogen - To make sure it's not too high
  • PSA - Prostate pecific antigens – your prostrate health
• Adrenal Hormones - Your immune system, your energy level, and your ability to handle stress
  • Cortisol – the stress hormone
  • DHEAS – Affects the immune system
• Thyroid Hormones - Your metabolism
  • TSH – Thyroid stimulating hormone
  • Free T3 – The active thyroid hormone
  • Free T4 – The inactive thyroid hormone
  • Reverse T3 - Blocks free T3
• Growth hormone (hGH)
  • Insulin growth factor 1 (IGF1)

Treating Hormonal Imbalance in Men

Preventative Aging & Wellness will treat each patient based on their own individualized test results which will determine the correct dosage of each hormone needed. We will replace the exact hormones that are missing with the body’s appropriate bioidentical hormones. We do not only strive to raise your hormone level up to a “normal range”, but keep working with you to achieve an “optimal range”. Testosterone for men may be replaced by several methods: pellets, creams, and gels. After treatment, Preventative Aging & Wellness will follow up with every patient closely, taking the time needed to re-evaluate symptoms using laboratory tests to determine how the results can be even more optimized.