Testosterone Replacement Therapy
What is TRT?
Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT uses exogenous testosterone to help boost a man's levels. This injectable testosterone is currently the most effective method for TRT.
Organic compounds known as esters are used to help improve your symptoms. The most common ester used for TRT is known as testosterone cypionate.
Benefits of TRT
Benefits of TRT include increased muscle mass, boosted libido, and an enhanced sense of wellbeing. It may also help symptoms of depression, decrease body mass, improve your cognition and boost your energy!
Labs
At Mason City Men's Clinic, we complete a full panel of lab work to determine if TRT is appropriate for you. We prefer to complete a wide panel of labs so that together, we have a clear understanding of your current health status. Once completed, our provider will review your labs with you.
One of these labs includes your free testosterone level, also known as bioavailable testosterone. This level is the amount of biologically available testosterone available for maximum use by your body.
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Cypionate is an injectable TRT hormone used to treat men with Low T or other symptoms such as erectile dysfunction or hypogonadism. When we are able to help the body reach healthy T levels with the addition of testosterone cypionate, it can increase a man's sex drive and enhance your sexual performance. TRT also stimulates and boosts testosterone production which promotes the building of lean muscles.
Side Effects of Testosterone Cypionate
Like any medication, testosterone cypionate can cause side effects. Because this medication is administered via injection, nearly all TRT patients will experience redness and soreness at their injection sites. Therefore, rotating injection sites is recommended.
Other common side effects include but are not limited to:
Acne
Night sweats
Oily skin
Increased blood pressure
Decrease in testicular size
TRT Injections
After we have reviewed your medical records and labs and have determined TRT is the best treatment for you, we will teach you how to inject your TRT at home.
