Testosterone is a vital hormone that plays a critical role in men's health and wellbeing. When levels are low, it can cause distressing symptoms and health risks. Thankfully, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can safely and effectively restore levels back to normal. This allows men to regain their strength, virility, and zest for life. Here we explain everything you need to know about TRT in El Monte, California, offered by Rejuvenate HRT Clinic. We cover the basics of testosterone, signs of deficiency, benefits of treatment, types of therapies available, and recommendations for starting care. Discover how TRT can transform your vitality and quality of life.
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. Although both men and women produce testosterone, men generate up to 30 times more, giving them their masculine traits and features. From puberty onwards, testosterone plays a vital role in:
By the age of 30, testosterone begins declining gradually by approximately 1% per year. Some men experience a more rapid decline, developing symptomatic low testosterone, which can seriously impact health and wellbeing.
Restoring levels prevents this decline, helping men maintain their strength, virility, and vitality long-term. TRT also plays an important role in anti-aging and longevity medicine for men.
The symptoms of low testosterone can develop gradually over time. They may be dismissed as natural signs of aging rather than hormonal deficiency. However, restoring testosterone levels can produce remarkable improvements in all these areas:
Countless research studies show TRT offers transformative benefits when levels are restored:
For most men, the impact of TRT is life-changing - allowing them to regain the vitality they enjoyed in their youth. Treatment helps combat the gradual effects of aging, keeping men fit, healthy, and strong well into old age.
Keep reading to learn about the different types of treatments available.
Manifestations from declining testosterone can develop slowly over several years. Symptoms are often attributed to natural aging rather than hormone deficiency.
However, even minor hormone declines can significantly impact men's health and quality of life. That's why early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
Diagnosing low testosterone requires a simple blood draw to check total testosterone levels. Checking levels in the early morning gives the most accurate readings when levels peak in men.
Ask your doctor to also check free testosterone, which is the amount of active hormone available to cells.
Rejuvenate HRT Clinic offers advanced hormone panel testing to deliver a more complete hormonal picture. This helps guide precise, personalized treatment plans to restore optimal well-being.
If total testosterone is below 300 ng/dL or free testosterone is under 5-7 ng/dL, medically supervised hormone replacement therapy is recommended.
Yes! When properly supervised by an experienced hormone specialist, TRT is extremely safe and well-tolerated. Potential risks and side effects are minimal, especially compared to the benefits treatment provides.
All forms of FDA-approved testosterone therapy have undergone extensive safety testing with excellent safety profiles. There is no evidence TRT increases the risk of prostate cancer or heart disease when appropriately prescribed based on symptoms and lab testing.
The most common potential side effects include:
Rarer side effects may include:
However, by starting with lower doses and slowly upward titrating over months, potential side effects remain minimal for most men.
Ongoing lab monitoring helps ensure testosterone levels are restored to an optimal range - not too high or too low. This prevents side effects and delivers peak treatment results.
There are several delivery methods available, allowing treatments to be tailored to suit each patient's unique needs and preferences:
Testosterone injections remain the gold standard treatment. They involve self-administering a small shot into the buttocks or thigh muscle once per week. This mimics the body's natural production, keeping levels stable.
Our clinic teaches you to self-inject, allowing treatments from the comfort of home. We provide video training resources and nursing support. Most patients report injections are simple and relatively painless.
Transdermal gels like AndroGel involve applying a measured testosterone dose once daily to rotation sites - shoulders, upper arms, and abdomen. The testosterone gradually absorbs, reaching optimal levels within hours.
Gels are mess-free, convenient, and easy to apply but have some downsides:
Testopel pellets are inserted underneath the skin every 3-6 months via a quick medical procedure. The pellets slowly release testosterone, achieving stable levels.
Pellets require less frequent dosing but have some disadvantages:
Our clinic offers all three main treatment options - injections, gels, and pellets. This allows treatments to be personalized for your unique needs.
Oral forms should be avoided. First-pass liver metabolism causes wide fluctuations in levels and increases the risk of liver toxicity. Injections, gels, and pellets remain the only evidence-based delivery methods.
Relief comes quickly! Most men report beginning to feel results within 3-4 weeks in terms of improved energy, mood, motivation, clarity, and drive.
But testosterone's muscle-building effects take longer. Maximum lean muscle gains and fat loss results occur after 3-5 months.
This means you'll continue improving and feeling better with each passing month. Treatment effects can keep building year after year, helping you defy aging.
Beginning TRT at our clinic follows a clear protocol under the supervision of our highly-qualified hormone physicians. This ensures treatments remain safe, comfortable, and effective.
During orientation, we:
Most patients start with weekly testosterone injections, which offer the most affordable and effective option.
We teach you to self-administer your medication during our injection training workshop. This empowers you with the knowledge and skills to continue your treatments from the comfort of home.
We schedule follow-up blood draw lab testing after 4-6 weeks of treatment to measure hormone levels. We make precise dose adjustments until you achieve optimal testosterone balance tailored specifically for you.
Most men reach their ideal treatment dose within 2-3 months. We continue monitoring you via occasional blood tests and follow-up visits to ensure safety and efficacy long-term.
Rejuvenate HRT Clinic also offers specialized fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching for men on TRT. This helps you achieve maximum gains from your treatments.
We recommend:
Beyond improvements in muscularity, virility, and vitality, research shows boosting testosterone provides protective benefits against several chronic diseases, including:
1. Metabolic Disease
Studies demonstrate higher testosterone is associated with:
2. Cardiovascular Disease
Men with low testosterone have higher rates of:
Normalizing testosterone offers powerful cardioprotective effects, including improved endothelial function and lower vascular inflammation.
3. Neurodegenerative Diseases
Deficient testosterone levels accelerate:
Restoring healthy testosterone balance preserves neurological function, helping maintain sharp cognition as you age.
4. Depression
Studies show testosterone therapy provides robust antidepressant effects by:
5. Osteoporosis
Men with low testosterone have accelerated bone density loss at 3 times the normal rate, greatly elevating fracture risk.
Testosterone therapy has been shown to increase lumbar spine bone density by 5-7% each year - offering better protection than prescription medications.
6. Cancer
Emerging research indicates keeping testosterone levels in a high normal range may protect against aggressive prostate cancers.
Testosterone therapy has NOT been shown to increase the risk of prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), or increase PSA scores in multiple studies when properly prescribed and monitored.
When it comes to hormone therapy, your provider matters. Rejuvenate HRT Clinic offers men state-of-the-art diagnoses, treatments, and ongoing care.
Reasons to choose us include:
Our clinic specializes exclusively in health optimization, preventative medicine, and anti-aging, including extensive advanced hormonal therapies for both men and women. We also provide specialized guidance on tailoring fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle to help you thrive long-term.
Hormone therapy is complex - there's no "one size fits all" approach. After extensive lab testing, our doctors develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique biology, not based solely on lab reference ranges. We combine science, nature, and technology to keep you performing at your peak year after year.
Our commitment is to help you feel your absolute best while keeping treatments safe, effective, and affordable. This has led 96% of our patients to rate their experience five stars. We also guarantee competitive pricing, ensuring testosterone therapy fits within almost any budget.
Take charge of your health, vitality, and wellness. Reawaken your energy - contact Rejuvenate HRT Clinic to start care today!
Testosterone replacement therapy offers life-changing benefits for men suffering from low testosterone levels. By restoring optimal hormone balance, TRT can improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while also providing protection against various chronic diseases.
At Rejuvenate HRT Clinic, we specialize in personalized, precision hormone treatments tailored to each individual's unique needs. Our experienced physicians and staff ensure a safe, comfortable, and effective experience, guiding you through every step of the process.
If you're experiencing symptoms of low testosterone or simply want to optimize your vitality, we encourage you to contact Rejuvenate HRT Clinic to learn more about how our testosterone treatments can help you regain your energy, strength, and zest for life.
