Male Hormonal Health

Maybe you’ve noticed you’re more tired than you used to be, your motivation has dipped, or you just don’t feel quite like yourself. Changes in your hormones could be part of the picture. At Sensotherapy Weight Loss and Wellness in Fort Worth, Texas, Michael Cherkassky, MD, Tammy Tyler, NP, and the team specialize in men's hormonal health care. By looking at your symptoms, health history, and hormone levels, the team can help you understand what’s going on and explore appropriate treatment options.

What is male hormonal health?

Your hormones play a bigger role in how you feel than you might realize. Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for male health, influencing muscle mass, energy, sexual function, mood, and other aspects of your well-being.

As you age, testosterone levels naturally change and can become low enough to cause noticeable symptoms. This condition is sometimes called low testosterone, testosterone deficiency, or hypogonadism. Signs include:

• Low energy
• Reduced muscle mass
• Decreased sex drive
• Mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating
• Problems with sexual function

It's easy to write off these changes as a part of getting older, but if you're consistently feeling different than you used to, make an appointment to check your hormone levels.

How do you know if low testosterone is affecting you?

There's no single symptom that automatically means you have low testosterone. Feeling tired, gaining weight, losing interest in sex, or noticing changes in your mood can have several possible causes. That's why it's important to look at the whole picture rather than making assumptions based on one symptom.

Your Sensotherapy Weight Loss and Wellness provider may recommend blood testing to measure testosterone and evaluate other aspects of your health. Your symptoms and laboratory results are considered together, giving you a better understanding of whether low testosterone could be contributing to the way you're feeling.

The changes you're experiencing can be subtle. You may not feel dramatically different, but you don't have the same energy, strength, or drive you once did. Talking with your knowledgeable provider can help you determine whether those changes are related to your hormones or something else.

What treatments are available for male hormonal health?

If testing confirms low testosterone and you're an appropriate candidate, testosterone replacement therapy may be one treatment option. The goal is to address symptoms associated with testosterone deficiency while monitoring your health and hormone levels along the way.

Your provider considers your medical history, symptoms, lab results, and individual goals when determining whether hormone therapy is a good choice for you. Ongoing monitoring is also important to evaluate your response and make adjustments when needed.

You don't have to live with unwanted changes in your energy, strength, mood, or sex drive. Call or schedule a consultation online today to learn more about the difference male hormonal health care can make.