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Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Prostate
• Dr Sherri TenpennyA man's testosterone level starts to decline as they reach their late twenties. As this decline occurs, men can start to go through physical as well as emotional changes. Today, with the high level of toxin exposure, especially to xenoestrogens (natural and artificial estrogen mimickers), which are endocrine disruptors, e.g., soy products, plastics, herbicides, pesticides, and personal care products, testosterone levels are at an epidemic low. Unfortunately, even many young men in their 20s and 30s must deal with low testosterone (low T) side effects.
Common side effects of low T:
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Low energy
Lack of motivation
Decreased muscle mass
Decreased strength
Increased adiposity (fat accumulation)
Depression/anxiety
Increased risk of heart disease
Increased risk of diabetes
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a standard treatment for men with hypogonadism (low T) because it is highly efficacious in ameliorating and sometimes resolving low T side effects. Unfortunately, many providers mistakenly believe there is an association between testosterone, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), and worsening lower urinary tract symptoms LUTS. Moreover, if an allopathic provider does prescribe testosterone, the dose is too low in many cases, and they are not looking at the patient's overall health and well-being.
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