Testosterone is an important hormone that plays a vital role in men's health and wellbeing. As men age, testosterone levels naturally decline, leading to a condition known as hypogonadism or low testosterone (low T). Low T affects up to 40% of men over the age of 45 and has become increasingly common.
The symptoms of low T range from mild to more severe. Common symptoms include:
If low T goes untreated for a long time, it can lead to more serious health issues like osteoporosis, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. That's why it's so important to recognize and treat low testosterone. The good news is that safe and effective treatment options are available.
The first step is getting tested to confirm low T. A simple blood test can measure total and free testosterone levels. Testing is also done to rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms.
It's best to get tested in the morning when testosterone production peaks. If total testosterone is below 300 ng/dL or free testosterone is below 5-9 pg/mL, low T is likely the cause of symptoms.
While testing can be requested from your primary care provider, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic also offers comprehensive hormone testing and assessment to diagnose the root cause of symptoms accurately.
If low T is confirmed, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can help restore testosterone levels, improve symptoms, and enhance overall health and wellbeing.
The key benefits of TRT include:
With treatment, most men see improvements in symptoms within 3-6 weeks. And benefits continue to accrue over the first year of therapy. TRT can quite literally help men feel healthy, energetic, and youthful again.
There are several delivery methods and options for TRT:
Testosterone injections deliver testosterone directly into the body through regular intramuscular injections. This allows for precise testosterone dosing and provides longer-lasting results between doses. Injections are considered the gold standard of TRT.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, our medical team determines the optimal protocol based on the patient's needs and goals. We teach patients to self-administer injections at home for convenience.
Testosterone gels are topical medications applied once daily to the upper arms and shoulders. The testosterone is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Gels provide improved consistency in testosterone levels.
Testosterone capsules taken by mouth are another option. However, oral testosterone can risk liver damage and other side effects. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic does not recommend oral testosterone.
Testosterone pellet implants are bioidentical hormone pellets inserted under the skin that slowly release testosterone over 3-6 months. A minimally invasive office procedure is required to insert and replace pellets. Implants provide very consistent testosterone levels.
Testosterone patches provide transdermal delivery of testosterone through an adhesive skin patch worn on the body. Patches must be changed daily. Skin irritation is a common side effect.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, our experienced medical providers specialize exclusively in hormone treatments and therapies. We take time to understand patients' unique needs and health goals. Then we develop fully customized testosterone therapy protocols to help them succeed.
Below is an overview of our general TRT process:
Initial Consultation
TRT Administration Training
Continued Monitoring and Support
We also provide emotional support throughout therapy to help men adjust to changes and feel their best mentally as well as physically.
The goal is for every patient to achieve optimal, stable testosterone levels so they can fully benefit from treatment on an ongoing basis. We individualize management based on patient responses and needs over time.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic also carries a variety of approved bioidentical testosterone medications to give patients choices in their therapy.
Nutrition and lifestyle factors also play an important role in testosterone optimization and overall wellness. As part of our holistic approach, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers patients customized nutrition, exercise, and stress management guidance.
Key lifestyle recommendations include:
With the right comprehensive therapy and lifestyle approach, most men see substantial improvements within a few months after starting treatment.
Testosterone treatments can substantially improve the sleep patterns of middle-aged and elderly men suffering from low testosterone levels, by increasing deep sleep duration and decreasing frequent night awakenings, according to a recent study. This finding was surprising since poor sleep is not commonly associated with low testosterone.
The symptoms of low T often develop slowly over time. This can lead some men to incorrectly assume that fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and mood issues are just an inevitable part of aging.
But the key is recognizing that low testosterone is a medical condition that can and should be treated. When left undiagnosed and untreated, low T symptoms tend to progressively worsen over time.
This puts men at greater long-term risk for obesity, heart disease, depression, osteoporosis, and shortened life expectancy. That’s why early detection and treatment are so vital.
Restoring healthy testosterone levels can help men feel energetic, strong, motivated, and mentally sharp again—often for decades to come. It quite literally gives them back their lives.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, we make testing, diagnosis, and treatment initiation a quick and convenient process. New patients can usually complete consultations and start therapy within 1-2 weeks.
The sooner men address declining testosterone, the better quality of life they can achieve both now and as they continue to age. We encourage men not to delay in getting assessed if they have symptoms.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic stands out from other clinics with our patient-first approach focused on men's wellbeing and vitality.
Our experienced medical team strives to understand patients as whole people first—their health histories, lifestyles, concerns, and goals—so we can develop fully customized treatment plans to meet their individual needs.
We take time answering questions and explaining options clearly so patients feel fully supported and in control of their health journey.
Beyond prescribing therapy, our providers offer ongoing lifestyle counseling, community referrals, and emotional support so that men have all the tools they need to feel and perform at their best.
We work collaboratively with patients in an atmosphere of trust, respect and compassion. Our goal is for every man to succeed in achieving sustainable health, fitness and quality of life.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic also offers the convenience of a full-service men’s health clinic with everything under one roof, including:
We make the process easy. Our experience managing thousands of patients means we understand the complexities of male hormonal health and how to help patients navigate treatment successfully.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provides TRT, medications and self-administration supplies all through one centralized pharmacy for simplicity.
In summary, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers men:
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