When people hear the word testosterone, it often invokes thoughts and feelings around sexual desire or libido or a bodybuilder who abuses steroids to gain massive strength and size. While testosterone can influence both of these this misconception fails to adequately describe the many benefits it can provide to both men and women.
You heard that correctly, it’s equally beneficial for both men and women. You might be thinking that testosterone is only for men, that’s because of Hollywood movies and misconceptions. Women absolutely need testosterone for their bodies to function properly.
Testosterone is not just a “Man’s Hormone”
Women typically are afraid of Testosterone replacement therapy for these three reasons:
- Fear of becoming manly with a deep voice, more hair, and buff muscles
- Incorrect association between the type of testosterone used in illegal steroids and natural hormone therapy
- Misinformation from health care providers who have strong but potentially misleading opinions about testosterone therapy.
You won’t become more masculine or grow more body hair if you are within your healthy testosterone range, this is a myth. But it’s important that you order a blood test to confirm what your testosterone and free testosterone is today. Schedule an appointment with us today to get your testosterone and free testosterone checked.
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy
The concept behind testosterone replacement therapy is that over time your body produces less testosterone, and when this happens your body goes into decline, and this applies to men and women equally. The reality is that men and women need testosterone equally, but men have around 10x more than women naturally. Aside from the quantity, it’s just as essential for women to have testosterone as men. Women that lack proper health testosterone levels will have less energy, bone density, lean muscle tissue, mental clarity, and decreased libido to name a few side effects.
The impact Menopause has on Testosterone
Women often feel sluggish when they hit perimenopause or menopause in their 40s, this is because the body goes through many changes and one major change is a decrease in testosterone. When that testosterone drops you have less energy, it becomes harder to put on muscle, and your body can’t metabolize fat as efficiently either.
Benefits of testosterone
Many people fail to understand just how crucial testosterone is to the human body for both sexes. Here is a list of some of the key benefits of testosterone:
- Increased Bone density
- Decreased amount of fat storage
- Muscle strength
- Red blood cell production
- Sex Drive & Libido
- Decreased risk of vaginal atrophy
- Support cardiovascular health
- Greater Mental clarity
- Improved muscle recovery
- Improved Sleep
Health outcomes of low testosterone
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity
- Pelvic floor insufficiency
- Depression
- Cancer
- Lack of lean muscle tissue
- Increased fat storage
Symptoms of low Testosterone
- Muscle Weakness
- Sluggishness and fatigue
- Decreased sexual satisfaction
- Vaginal dryness
- Loss of libido
- Irregular Menstruation
- Weight gain
- Lack of quality sleep
Emotional Impact of Low Testosterone
- Lack of Motivation
- Feelings of Depression
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Problems with memory and cognition
The important piece to all of this is getting a blood test to determine if your testosterone is low. If it’s low, testosterone replacement therapy can absolutely change your life for the better, you can feel alive and invigorated again, and you can charge each day with more energy, enthusiasm, and confidence.
Book an appointment with us today, so that we can order your blood test and see if you qualify for testosterone replacement therapy.
