Low Testosterone

Low Testosterone services offered in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA

Low testosterone causes a range of problems, including a low sex drive, loss of muscle mass, and a foggy memory. If you’re concerned about changes that may result from hormone problems, Kiarash Michel, MD, and his expert urology team at Comprehensive Urology in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, are available to help. They have advanced diagnostic capabilities on-site and offer treatments that safely and effectively restore your low testosterone levels and reverse your symptoms. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Low Testosterone Q&A

What are the causes?

Men’s testosterone levels naturally decline by about 2% every year after the age of 30. This can also happen due to health problems such as hypogonadism.

Hypogonadism occurs when your testicles don’t produce normal levels of testosterone. You may develop hypogonadism due to numerous health conditions, such as:

Mumps
Testicular injuries
High blood levels of iron
Pituitary problems
Metabolic disorders
Cancer treatment
Autoimmune disease

Your risk also increases if you’re overweight. The medical experts estimate that every one-point increase in BMI results in a 2% drop in testosterone.

What symptoms develop due to low testosterone?

As testosterone levels drop, you’ll experience symptoms such as:

Low sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Loss of body and bear hair
Loss of muscle mass and strength
Weight gain
Memory problems
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue

While low libido, or loss of your sex drive, often occurs when you have low testosterone, it’s a complex problem caused by many possible factors, from fatigue and stress to medications and relationship problems. Your Comprehensive Urology provider helps you determine the cause and creates solutions that restore your sexual health.

What are some treatments available?

The Comprehensive Urology team has state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities, including in-house hormonal axis assessment and high-definition imaging. After assessing your hormone levels, they typically prescribe bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Bioidentical hormones are made from plant-based sterols and have the same chemical structure as your natural hormones. Your provider individualizes your BHRT, so you receive the precise dose of testosterone needed to restore normal levels.

BHRT comes in the form of pellets about the size of a grain of rice. Your provider implants the pellet under your skin, where it continuously releases testosterone for several months. You can also get hormone therapy in the form of oral medication, injectables, and topical gels.

No matter what form of hormone replacement you prefer, your provider follows strict replacement protocols and closely monitors your treatment to ensure optimal results.

If you have a physical condition that affects testosterone production such as varicoceles, your provider performs minimally invasive surgery to repair the problem. The Comprehensive Urology team also offers non-medical therapies when appropriate, including diet, exercise, and stress reduction.

To get help, call Comprehensive Urology, or book an appointment online. Learn more about low testosterone treatments near me today.

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