{"id":2102,"date":"2019-03-31T17:03:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T17:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=2102"},"modified":"2019-06-06T03:00:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T03:00:39","slug":"is-low-t-treatment-covered-by-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/is-low-t-treatment-covered-by-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Low T Treatment Covered by Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"7a3e6eef3c342db29309d6f4fcaadf7d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultracorepower.com\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/BANNER.png\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Testosterone is a hormone that is naturally\nproduced by the human body. It is found in both men and women and plays a big\nrole in various bodily functions. In men, it is produced in large amounts\nprimarily by the testicles, and in women, it is produced in smaller amounts by\nthe ovaries and the adrenal gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As humans age, their body\u2019s testosterone\nlevels gradually decline, so many older men and women suffer with low\ntestosterone and its side effects. This is not a good thing, as these can\nnegatively affect different aspects of their health, including their sexual\nfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>Why\nis it important to maintain normal testosterone levels in the body?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is key to maintaining a number\nof essential bodily functions in both men and women. Some of its most important\nroles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>1. Bone and muscle development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone facilitates the growth\nand development of bones and muscles. It ensures that they gain sufficient\nstrength, mass, and density for the prevention of injuries, infections, and\ndisorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>2. Body fat distribution<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone aids in the proper\ndistribution of fat in the body to lower the risk of high cholesterol, high\nblood pressure, clogged arteries, obesity, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>3. Red blood cell production<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone promotes the production\nof new red blood cells to enhance the body\u2019s blood circulation and blood flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>4. Sexual desire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone helps in regulating\nsexual desire, giving you and your sex partner many pleasurable and satisfying\nencounters in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>5. Sperm production<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is instrumental in\nproducing large amounts of sperm with high motility and good structure for\noptimal fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>6. Brain function<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone can improve your stress\nand anxiety, boost your memory and cognitive skills, and keep away depression\nand other mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>7. Body hair<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is necessary for the\ngrowth of body hair, such as pubic hair, facial hair, and chest hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>8. Male genitalia development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone promotes the increase\nin size of the penis and the testicles, most especially during the puberty\nstage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>9. Increase in height<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone helps trigger the\ngrowth spurt that boys experience starting from around puberty stage to their\nlate teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner vm-80\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-12 text-center\">\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/banner_award.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block banner_award\" alt=\"Money Back Guaranteed Male Enhancement Pills - Male UltraCore 2019 Award\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-6\"><figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/21c-box.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Box and Bottle\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n        <div>\n            <ul>\n                <li>100% Money Back<\/li>\n                <li>Free Rushed Shipping<\/li>\n                <li>Change Your Sex Life<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"text-center\">\n                <a href=\"\/order\" class=\"btn btn-order-now\">ORDER NOW<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/secure-logos2.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block secure_logos\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Secure Site Logos\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>What\nare considered normal testosterone levels?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone levels in men and women vary\nby age, and they are measured in nanograms per deciliter or ng\/dL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In men, the following are the normal\ntestosterone levels per age group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-2-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"muscular guy and testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-2-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-2-600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-2-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>from 0 to 5 months: <strong>75\u2013400<\/strong><\/li><li>from 6 months to 9 years: <strong>&lt;7-20<\/strong><\/li><li>from 10 to 11 years: <strong>&lt;7-130<\/strong><\/li><li>from 12 to 13 years: <strong>&lt;7-800<\/strong><\/li><li>from 14 years: <strong>&lt;7-1,200<\/strong><\/li><li>from 15 to 16 years: <strong>100-1,200<\/strong><\/li><li>from 17 to 18 years: <strong>300-1,200<\/strong><\/li><li>19 years and older: <strong>240-950<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An average adult man has around 270 to\n1,070 nanograms per deciliter of testosterone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In women, the following are the normal\ntestosterone levels per age group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>from 0 to 5 months: <strong>20-80<\/strong><\/li><li>from 6 months to 9 years: <strong>&lt;7-20<\/strong><\/li><li>from 10 to 11 years: <strong>&lt;7-44<\/strong><\/li><li>from 12 to 16 years: <strong>&lt;7-75<\/strong><\/li><li>from 17 to 18 years: <strong>20-75<\/strong><\/li><li>19 years and older: <strong>8-60<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An average adult woman has around 15 to 70\nnanograms per deciliter of testosterone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>What\ndoes low testosterone mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone is a condition in which\nyour body\u2019s testosterone levels fall below the normal testosterone levels for\nyour age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us say you are a 30-year-old man. You\nget a testosterone level test to determine how much testosterone there is in\nyour body, and you receive your test result with a testosterone level of 150\nnanograms per deciliter. If you look at the normal testosterone values for men\nabove, your testosterone is below the normal range for men 19 years and older.\nThis means you have low testosterone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>What\nare the side effects of low testosterone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having low testosterone in the body may\ntrigger a number of side effects. Some of the most common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Reduced sex drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because testosterone is key to\nhaving a high sex drive or libido, not having enough of it will lead to a\ndecrease in your desire for sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Erectile problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone helps in getting and\nmaintaining firm and long-lasting erections, so low testosterone can cause\npenis difficulties every time you have sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Decreased sperm count<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producing enough sperm is made\npossible by having normal testosterone levels in the body, so a decline in your\nsperm count will occur if your testosterone levels are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Mood swings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone can worsen your\nstress and anxiety, and make you feel depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a30003;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Increased body fat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shortage of testosterone in the\nbody makes you likely to gain weight and increases your risk of obesity and\nother health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>What\nshould you do to treat low testosterone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors often prescribe testosterone\ntherapy to people with low testosterone. There are different ways testosterone\ntherapy can be administered, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Injecting a shot of\ntestosterone directly into the muscle<\/li><li>Applying testosterone gels or\nskin patches onto the arm, neck, or shoulders<\/li><li>Inserting testosterone pellets\nunder the skin<\/li><li>Orally taking testosterone\npills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>Does\ninsurance cover low testosterone treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"blocks with medical symbols\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Is-Low-T-Treatment-Covered-By-Insurance-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are worried about the costs of\ntestosterone therapy, you should get in touch with your insurance provider. Depending\non which testosterone treatment option your doctor prescribes and how long your\ntreatment is, your low T treatment can cost you several hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shot of testosterone, for instance, can\nrun between 12 USD to 26 USD, and you may need to administer one every two to\nfour weeks for three to six months. Testosterone gels and patches, on the other\nhand, can cost you about 500 USD to 600 USD a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, most of these insurance companies\ncover testosterone treatment for those with low testosterone. They may request\nthat you take a blood test for confirmation of your low testosterone levels. 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