Testosterone is the primary sex and anabolic hormone in the male body. It helps regulate organs like the testicles and prostate, promotes muscle/bone mass, regulates fat distribution, regulates sex drive and aids in the production of red blood cells. Testosterone levels vary according to body type, build, blood levels, diet and other pre-existing medical conditions. A "normal range" is from 300 to 1,000 ng/DL and can easily be checked with a simple blood test. A gradual drop in testosterone is a normal part of aging for men, sometimes referred to as "andropause" or "male menopause."
Hormone levels begin decreasing as early as age 30 and can cause:
- Depression
- Sleeplessness
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Memory loss
- Loss of muscle tone
- Low Motivation
- Loss of Morning Erections
Living with low testosterone can eventually be problematic for a man’s health. Adequately treating low testosterone has been shown to make your body more sensitive to insulin, improve musculoskeletal composition, enhance brain function and cognition, reduce inflammation and in turn lower the risk of heart disease. There are many options for treatment/replacement options including injections, creams.
How to get started
Blood work is usually obtained checking your levels of total testosterone, free testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, a complete blood count, a comprehensive metabolic panel (liver, kidneys, electrolytes), thyroid, PSA, HgbA1C. Once your blood work is resulted we review the results and discuss treatment options that are best for you. If you have health insurance it usually covers the cost of your blood work, but there may be some cost associated with blood work depending on your insurance.
Cost
The initial consultation fee is $250, with a monthly fee of $99.
I do not accept insurance for testosterone replacement, but a Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are accepted
*the monthly subscription gets you unlimited access to your medical professional and no future appointment fees or charges*
Below is a link for current patients if they are having trouble with volume of testosterone to inject:
https://www.testosteronereplacement.org/trt-dosage-calculator/
Peptide Therapies
Peptides are short chains of ammino acids and each peptide has their own sequence of ammino acids. Peptides can perform interactions with proteins and other macromolecules. They are responsible for several important functions in human cells, such as cell signaling, and act as immune modulators. When used in the right context peptides can promote cellular repair (healing tissues), and increase cellular signaling which can increase the release and secretion of your natural hormones. Most peptides come in multiple forms including pills/capsules, creams or injections. Below is a list of some of the more popular peptides offered. Ask about pricing of peptides, as pricing may vary.
1. BPC-157
BPC 157, composed of 15 amino acids, is a partial sequence of body protection compound (BPC) that is discovered in and isolated from the human gastric juice. Experimentally it has been demonstrated to accelerate the healing of many different wounds, including tendon-to-bone healing and superior healing of damaged ligaments. Also, BPC 157 seems to protect organs and to prevent ulcers of the stomach. This peptide is also shown to decrease pain in damaged areas. Those who suffer from discomfort due to muscle sprains, tears and damage may benefit from treatment with this peptide. It can also help aid skin burns to heal at a faster rate and increase blood flow to damaged tissues.
• Tendon healing.
• Decrease pain.
• Increase collagen synthesis.
• Quicker recovery times post-injury.
• Wound and bone healing.
• Decrease in inflammation.
• Intestinal issues.
• Protects the heart.
• Reverse opioid tolerance
• Enhance GABA neurotransmission
2. TB-500
TB-500 is a synthetic fraction of the protein thymosin beta-4. The main purpose of this peptide is to promote healing. The healing effects of TB-500 have been observed in tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin, heart, and eyes. T• Up-regulates Actin and forms a ternary complex with actin and profilin.
• Increased cells in healing.
• Improves cell migration to the cite of the injury
• Soft tissue repair - tendon, ligament, muscle sports, and athletic injuries.
• Reduces scar tissue.
• Significant repair and regenerative properties.
• Enlarged muscle growth, muscle tone, and muscular stamina.
