Low Testosterone Treatment in Hartford, CT

Dr. Gerard Pregenzer is a board-certified urologist specializing in an integrative and comprehensive approach to health care, at Pregenzer Urology. If you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone and are seeking treatment, please call (860) 962-6600 or request an appointment online to visit our urology clinics in Enfield and West Hartford, CT. Dr. Pregenzer will take the time to fully evaluate your condition and determine the treatment that best fits your individual needs and lifestyle.

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What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a male sex hormone that plays a major role in their sexual development and fertility. Varying levels of testosterone within a man’s body will affect many bodily functions, including:

  • The production of both body and facial hair
  • Muscle strength
  • Sexual drive

What Causes Low Testosterone?

It is completely natural for testosterone levels to decrease with age, leaving approximately half of men over the age of 80 with low testosterone (Low-T). Other common factors that lead to Low-T include:

  • Obesity
  • Side effects of certain medications
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Injury or infection of the testes
  • A congenital condition
  • Side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments
  • Issues with the pituitary gland
  • An existing autoimmune disease
  • A prior diagnosis of HIV or AIDS

What Are Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

We have already discussed how testosterone levels contribute greatly toward a man’s sexual health, which is why it makes sense that low testosterone levels would result in impaired sexual function.

In addition to a decrease in sexual desire and problems with erectile dysfunction, individuals with Low-T will also often experience:

  • Loss of body or facial hair
  • Constant fatigue
  • Decreased amounts of lean muscle mass
  • Signs of depression
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty in articulating their speech

How is Low Testosterone Treated?

There are a wide variety of potential solutions to a person’s low testosterone. Depending upon the particular patient and their case, natural options such as supplements or a new diet plan may be sufficient in boosting these hormone levels.

Some form of hormone replacement therapy is another popular option when it comes to treating Low-T. These may be in the form of an oral/intranasal medication, injection, or as hormone pellets. Different patients will have different techniques for testosterone administration based on their personal preferences and lifestyle.

Schedule Your Low Testosterone Consultation and Treatment Today!

The best way to begin treatment for low testosterone is to see a specialist and discuss your options with them. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Pregenzer at our urology clinics in Enfield and West Hartford, CT, please call (860) 962-6600 or request an appointment online. Dr. Pregenzer will take the time to evaluate your condition and dermine what may be causing your symptoms of low testosterone.

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