Men’s Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in Newport Beach
TRT treatments can restore the body’s testosterone levels through the introduction of bioidentical hormones designed to take the place of naturally-occurring hormones that the body is unable to produce as often as it once could.
Men who are experiencing the hormonal imbalances or deficiencies that are impacting their quality of life may be going through andropause, otherwise known as male menopause. TRT treatments can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of andropause which include depression, fatigue, muscle weakness, decreased libido, reduced stamina, irritability, and erectile dysfunction.
Not all men who receive TRT treatments are suffering from low testosterone due to andropause. Many individuals may take testosterone replacement therapy treatment to address a range of health conditions including low energy, mood swings, reduced muscle mass and muscle weakness, and sexual dysfunction.
How Testosterone Replacement Therapy Works to Restore Proper Hormone Levels
TRT treatments work to restore the testosterone that the body is unable to produce due to age or medical conditions that affect testosterone production. Bioidentical hormones are administered through a variety of possible methods that best address the patient’s particular health challenges and lifestyle. The use of bioidentical hormones ensures the patient’s body is able to process the hormone in the same manner as the naturally-occurring version to provide the best possible health outcomes through supplementary means.
Scheduling a consultation with Dr. Garcia allows her to conduct a full evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and develop a treatment plan that best addresses those symptoms and the causes behind them. Hormone levels are determined through blood work to get a clearer picture surrounding the hormonal imbalance or deficiency of the patient and a customized TRT regimen is created to replace testosterone the body can no longer produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions that patients just like you have asked Dr. Garcia in advance of receiving TRT treatments for the symptoms associated with low-T:
Are Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments safe?
Yes, testosterone replacement therapy is both safe and effective for addressing the common symptoms associated with a decrease in the body’s production of testosterone. Treatments are administered using low doses of bioidentical hormones which may increase or decrease as the treatment regimen requires.
Dr. Garcia will review the TRT treatment options available that are best-suited for targeting your particular health concerns and challenges.
How long will it take to see results from Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments?
Every patient has different challenges and different health and wellness goals, but many patients will typically start to see noticeable improvements in their energy and libido within two to three weeks of their initial dose. It may take as many as several months to see a full difference in energy, mood, and increased libido.
Who is a good candidate for Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments?
Men who are over the age of 30 demonstrating clinically low levels of testosterone and experiencing related symptoms such as depression, fatigue, reduced libido and sexual dysfunction, and a marked loss of muscle mass and weakness are ideal candidates. The ideal candidate is also someone who doesn’t plan to conceive in the immediate future as TRT treatments can have a suppressive effect on the body’s natural production of sperm, and be prepared to commit to a potentially long-term treatment regimen in order to achieve the desired results.
Who should not take Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Men who have been diagnosed with health conditions such as breast or prostate cancer, severe sleep apnea, liver, kidney, or cardiovascular diseases, or polycythemia are not good candidates for TRT treatments.
How are Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments administered?
Patients have a wide range of options for receiving their TRT treatments from Dr. Garcia. The best and most effective method may depend on the dosage level needed, the symptoms being addressed, and patient preference. The most common methods of administering TRT is through injections, topical creams or gels, and subcutaneous pellets.
The two most common options are injections and topicals:
TRT Subcutaneous Pellets
A pellet is a small implant that is placed just beneath the skin at the hip or the buttocks area for the steady release of testosterone over a course of treatment, typically three to six months. This slow release of a carefully controlled dosage helps stabilize hormone levels to target the symptoms of low testosterone.
TRT Injections
This option offers a range of dosing options and is ideal for weekly, bi-weekly, and long-term treatment intervals. Injections offer the advantage of increasing testosterone levels at a faster rate through carefully optimized treatment plans.
TRT Topicals
Topicals offer the advantage of convenience and provide dosing levels that work to stabilize testosterone levels over the long-term. Topical creams and gels can be applied to different areas of the body determined by the hormonal needs of the patient, these areas may be the abdomen, the upper arms, or the shoulders. The main drawback to topical testosterone treatments is the ease in which the medication can be passed to others via skin contact.
TRT Oral Medications
Dr. Garcia may prescribe Kyzatrex as a testosterone replacement therapy option. This is a capsule that is available by prescription, taken twice daily with food. The medication is FDA-approved for treating testosterone imbalance and deficiency and has been shown to restore testosterone to proper levels within ninety days. Some patients have reported side effects with Kyzatrex, including increased blood pressure, erythrocytosis (thickening of the blood), prostate conditions, and gastrointestinal upset.
While Dr. Garcia’s preferred treatment methods are pellets and injections, she does offer topical and oral treatments. During an initial consultation, Dr. Garcia will determine the best and most effective treatment option that fits best for maximum performance and optimal results.
Are there risks with receiving Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
TRT treatments are safe and effective but there are some potential risks that patients should consider when deciding if and when to initiate a TRT treatment regimen administered by Dr. Garcia.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy treatments pose a risk of developing polycythemia which increases the production of red blood cells and could raise your risk of blood clots. TRT may also trigger benign prostate growth which could accelerate the growth of pre-existing cancer cells. Sleep apnea and infertility are also common risks associated with receiving TRT.
Are there any side effects to Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Most patients typically don’t develop side effects when treatments are administered under constant supervision and monitoring to reduce the risk of potential symptoms and optimize results. However, in some cases, patients have reported temporary bouts of fluid retention and mood swings through the first week or two of receiving treatment. This is usually attributed to the body becoming acclimated to the therapy and these symptoms often subside on their own.