Is Hormone Therapy Safe?
One of the first questions our clients ask us is whether hormone therapy is safe. When done correctly hormone therapy is safe and healthy, and it can change your life. Modern medicine has shown us that a man with healthy hormones is more energetic, more virile, stronger, and more successful than a man with imbalanced hormones. Assuming that treatment is done properly and monitored on a regular basis, your decision to undergo male hormone therapy could be one of the most important choices of your life. Hormone therapy is safe, so read on to learn what every man should know about the safety of hormone therapy.
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More about the Safety of Hormone Therapy
Safe hormone therapy is all about balance because hormones interact with each other. Any action taken with one hormone will affect one or more other hormones. That is why for optimal results and safety reasons it is important to work with a qualified physician who is trained in hormone therapy.
What Every Man Should Know About His Hormones and Safe Therapy
The following explains the most important male hormones and what should and should not be done during male hormone therapy:
Testosterone in Men:
- Testosterone needs to be delivered directly into the blood stream in small, consistent and frequent amounts. This is normally done through injections, topical cream, etc.,
- Testosterone should never be administered though the mouth into the stomach.
- Taking testosterone orally can cause liver damage.
- The optimal level of free testosterone in men is 200pg to 350pg. Most doctors only test total testosterone in men, which is not the most accurate number on which to base treatment.
- Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer. There are now studies that support the fact that healthy testosterone levels are a cancer deterrent.
- Optimal testosterone levels in the body are critical to quality of life, good health and longevity.
Estrogen in Men:
- A man needs a little estrogen in his body. Optimal estradiol levels are 15pg to 40pg.
- Too little or too much estrogen in men can be harmful. It can cause water retention, offset the effects of testosterone and increases the possibility of prostate cancer.
- Too much estrogen is of greater concern in men with excess body fat, particularly around the belly. There is an enzyme (aromatase) in fat that causes testosterone to convert to estrogen. If conversion is an issue we put the man on an estrogen blocker. We find this problem in about 65% of our new clients. About 80% of those clients watch their diet and increase activity so that they lose their belly fat and can be taken off the blocker within 6 months.
Thyroid in Men:
- Thyroid is critically important in treating testosterone.
- Treating other hormones without checking and treating thyroid in men as needed is foolish and less than adequate treatment.
- Optimal thyroid levels are T3 free= 350pg to 425pg. Optimal thyroid level in the body is critical to quality of life, health and longevity in men.
DHEA in Men:
- Dehydroepiandrosterone is the most plentiful hormone in the body.
- DHEA is safe, inexpensive and has significant health benefits
- DHEA strengthens the immune system and balances excess cortisol produced by the body under Stress.
Cortisol in Men:
- Corisol is produced by the body to help the body deal with stress. Excess cortisol in men can be destructive to body tissue particularly the brain.
- Excess cortisol is a two edge sword. Produced by the adrenal glands, if excess cortisol is produced over a prolonged period of time, the adrenal glands can become fatigued and produce too little cortisol leaving a person feeling tired and depressed.
The bottom line is that hormone therapy is safe and has a significant impact on a man’s quality of life if done correctly. Let us show you what it feels like to become a ReNEW MAN. Give us a call today to learn more about male hormone therapy and how our skilled network of physicians can design a safe and effective treatment program uniquely suited to your needs: or you can also request a consultation through our contact form