For both men and women, the hormone testosterone is very important and plays a critical role in so many of our body’s functions and daily life. Testosterone affects energy levels, our motivation and drive, overall mood, sex drive, lean muscle, and body composition. As we age, in both men and women, testosterone levels will decline. More importantly it is at what age and how rapid of a decline that seems to be responsible for many symptoms and issues. If medically appropriate, restoring or optimizing testosterone levels can improve and likely resolve symptoms associated with low testosterone. No matter your age, everyone deserves to have our bodies and mind operating at peak performance. Safely and effectively optimizing your testosterone level may be solution
Symptoms associated with low testosterone in both men and women include:
- Low energy levels
- Fatigue
- Low mood, irritability, or increased anxiety and stress
- Decreased motivation and drive
- Decreased sex drive
- Decreased lean muscle or inability to gain muscle
- Increased fat or inability to lose weight or adipose fat
- Unexplained body composition changes or weight gain
Sexual dysfunction can have many associated symptoms, issues, or concerns for both men and women. In fact, men and women equally report and are affected by symptoms related to sexual dysfunction and/or disorders. Decreased sex drive, decreased bonding in relationships, inability to reach orgasm, pain with sex, and erectile dysfunction are some of the more common symptoms or issues found with sexual dysfunction disorders. There are many causes, both physical and psychological, for sexual dysfunction and disorders. Determining the underlying cause can often times be challenging to discover for both the patient and the medical provider. Often times low hormone levels or imbalances can be the culprit.
This topic and symptoms are never easy to discuss and can be distressing at times. Establishing a relationship and building trust between the patient and medical provider is essential. Fortunately Dow Medical specializes in the treatment and management of sexual dysfunction/disorders and believes in precision medicine focused care. This ensures every patient receives as much time and attention necessary, as well has a specific-individualized treatment plan directed to resolving their symptoms.