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As men age, their bodies undergo radical changes which result from a gradual decrease in testosterone. This comes naturally but there are instances when the decrease is abrupt, leading to significant physical and mental effects. 

You wouldn’t want the latter to happen but when you’re hit by a condition known as hypogonadism at an earlier age, you may need to look for ways to stabilize your testosterone levels before it leads to infertility and a massive reduction in muscle mass. One of these ways is testosterone replacement therapy or TRT.

An Overview of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

To put it simply, TRT is a procedure that involves rejuvenating your body’s production of testosterone. When prescribed, TRT tasks patients who suffer from dangerously low testosterone levels to take medication that can be injected, ingested, or inhaled, depending on the patient’s treatment plan.

For some time, TRT has been prescribed to males who have testosterone deficiency (TD), with the aim of bringing back male hormone levels to normal. While some may deem it unnecessary and would rather take on more natural ways to boost hormone production, TRT may be administered in severe cases of TD. Patients are not allowed to use TRT solely for boosting muscle mass and losing weight. Men with TD have nothing to lose when they undergo TRT. Here are some of the best reasons why it’s worth it.

1. Improve muscle mass

If you’re unable to accomplish a toned body, you might want to blame it on low testosterone levels. When working out, you will need the energy and endurance you could get to last long at the gym. Testosterone provides both, enabling you to spend hours on an intense workout routine. More importantly, testosterone increases your body’s efficiency in utilizing protein to strengthen muscle fibers and repair torn fibers that result from overexertion.

2. Keep yourself fit as you age

Although high testosterone levels are not directly associated with a significant slowdown of the aging process, they can still provide the energy needed for activities that lead to it. Moreover, testosterone deficiency may amplify the effects of aging as energy levels decrease along with the endurance needed to take on more intense physical activities. With exercise being a certain way to combat the effects of aging, you cannot overlook the potential impact of TRT in helping you commit to a consistent workout plan. 

3. Enhance your sexual appetite

Another reason why you might need TRT is that you may be experiencing a reduction in your sexual performance. If it takes a long time for you to be aroused, you may be suffering from a bad case of TD. For this reason, you may need TRT to help you get your sex drive back and provide your partner the satisfaction they deserve. This would lead to a greater sense of intimacy and a stronger relationship as the years go by.

4. Improve your mental well-being

Testosterone is not only useful for improving muscle mass and recovery. Beyond its physical benefits, using TRT to address the effects of TD can lead to an improvement in a patient’s emotional well-being. In particular, normalizing hormone levels can help improve cognition and memory. With depression, anxiety, and irritability being the lesser-known effects of TD, you might as well undergo TRT to prevent these psychological effects before they can affect your social relationships and your overall quality of life. 

5. TRT is easily accessible anywhere

Since TRT is recognized as a viable treatment plan for TD patients, you may find that some states allow for its use so long as a prescription is presented. Patients are not allowed to take any form of TRT without a prescription and for any other reason except to treat TD. You may also find that some states including Maryland allow health insurance to carry TRT, with centers like Empower Men’s Health Clinic offering tailored treatment plans to qualified insurance holders. 

Endnote

You can never deny the effects of low testosterone levels on your physical and mental well-being. With TRT being an approved method of treating TD, you have a chance to live life as you see fit without fearing the number of years that come along. 

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