{"id":807,"date":"2019-02-14T15:04:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T15:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=807"},"modified":"2019-06-17T00:03:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T00:03:50","slug":"are-testosterone-treatments-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/are-testosterone-treatments-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Testosterone Treatments Safe?\ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The effects of having low testosterone levels are devastating. They make you feel like you are no longer a complete man. Handling this situation is worse when you do not have relevant information. Several approaches have been made to handling low testosterone; according to the Endocrine Society, male adults with low testosterone levels range between 2-6 million in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low\ntestosterone usually has visible signs. You can do a physical examination on\nyourself by observing any changes in your physique. However, according to many studies done by urologists, some men do not experience these\nphysical changes. Instead, they prevail on more advanced levels. Alternatively,\nyou can carry a blood test to check your levels if you suspect your\ntestosterone levels are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are\nseveral methods for treating low levels of testosterone. These methods are\ncalled testosterone replacement therapies. According to the Endocrine Society,\nthese treatments should only be administered to men who have tested and confirmed\ntheir test results. According to the Society, if your testosterone levels are\nbelow 300 ng\/dl, then you should talk with your endocrinologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of\nTestosterone Replacement Therapy<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone\nreplacement therapy is a term given to treatment methods of low testosterone.\nEach method depends on the patient\u2019s\npreference. However, you should not administer any of these\nmethods before talking to your doctor. He will advise you on each method\u2019s reaction, and you choose one which favors you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are the common testosterone replacement therapy methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A. Injection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\ninvolves using a needle to administer exogenous testosterone. This method is\ncheap, and many patients can afford it. One of its downsides is you have to\nkeep going to the hospital to get another shot. The injected testosterone only\nlast for a few weeks after which the levels return to low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Use of Gels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They come\nin dispensers or tubes. Gels are applied externally, thus becoming a preference\nfor many. You use it once daily. The gel is applied on the shoulders or upper\narms.  According to findings by\nMorgentaler, gels are efficient with an 80-85% absorption rate. Gels work in\nalmost everyone and are an excellent option to start the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Patches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They come in two types, those applied on the body and those applied in the mouth. Patches applied on the body are done once, and their ideal placement is the arm or upper body. The other type worn in the mouth is taken twice in a day. You stick it on the upper gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patches\nrelease testosterone to the bloodstream which is absorbed by the body tissues.\nIts release is slow and continuous. This rate gives the body time to absorb it\nmaking the method efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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