In his video, our patient Zak Friedman shares he looked older than his actual age. Since he often came to Malaysia, he decided to consult with Dr. Lai Jun Min about his concern. Dr Lai recommended our Stem Cell Treatment for Anti Aging. With detailed information about his medical history and current health status at hand, Dr Lai can provide personalized advice on whether this type of treatment is right for him.
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men is the therapeutic provision of synthetic hormones to replace those that are no longer produced naturally within the body. In most cases, by effectively returning hormone levels to normal, HRT can successfully combat the effects that are onset by male hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone.
What Is Testosterone?
Before we can get into low testosterone, it’s important to define testosterone itself. Testosterone is the primary male hormone produced mainly from the testes, or testicles. The hormone drastically increases as males enter puberty and peaks by early adulthood. It’s responsible for a multitude of major bodily functions, including:
- Boosting the male libido, more commonly referred to as “sex drive”
- Producing sperm
- Maintaining a healthy bone density
- Building muscle bulk and strength
- Generating and maintaining a healthy red blood cell count
- Decreasing inflammation
- Protecting your organs and brain
- Distributing fat
- Promoting the growth of body and facial hair
How you feel with less testosterone
The loss of 1% of your testosterone each year means that you may not notice any changes for a long time, but once your production reaches a certain point, you may begin to notice effects on your health and wellbeing. When you see Dr. Lai, she first rules out other potential underlying causes of your issue.
If Dr. Lai thinks your problem may be low testosterone, a blood test can confirm it. Some symptoms include:
- Low libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Increased body fat
- Loss of muscle
- Decreased bone density
- Changes in your cholesterol composition
- Lack of focus
- Mood changes such as depression
- Loss of energy
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Once Dr. Lai has determined that low testosterone is causing your symptoms, she may recommend TRT. Five improvements you’re likely to see include:
1. Increased energy levels
2. Renewed sex drive
3. Rebuilt muscle mass
4. Goodbye, body fat!
5. More focus and better concentration
You don’t have to live with flagging energy and a diminishing muscle mass. Book an appointment with Dr. Lai, to discuss both your symptoms, your concerns and find out if you’re a good candidate for TRT. Dr. Lai, and find out if you’re a good candidate for TRT.