Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
How it works
What is Testosterone?
The primary male sex hormone and serves many roles in men such as regulating fat distribution, muscle mass, strength, libido (sex drive), bone mass, production of red blood cells, and production of sperm.
Unfortunately with age comes decreased testosterone levels for men with a decline of 1-2% after the age of 30 with continual decrease of about 1% annually from there on out. Another term for this decrease is andropause, similar to menopause that women experience. This can affect a man’s performance and overall well being.
Symptoms of "Low-T" or hypogonadism
- Decreased energy
- Fatigue
- Obesity (especially if noted at the abdomen)
- Loss of lean muscle
- Brain fog or difficulty with concentration
- Difficulty with memory
- Decreased motivation
- Decreased sex drive
- Loss of morning erections
- Erectile Dysfunction (scroll down for more information on ED)
- Infertility
- Sleep disturbances
- Depression and Anxiety
What causes "Low-T" or hypogonadism?
- Age
- Obesity
- History of injury or infection of testes
- Pituitary gland disease or other hormone disorders
- Chemotherapy/radiation/organ damage or failure
- Medications (ex: corticosteroids, opioids)
- Genetic disorders (Example: Klinefelter syndrome)
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- And more…
Benefits of Treatment
- Increased energy levels
- Decreased belly fat
- Restored sex drive
- Increased muscle mass
- Improved skin and hair
- Better bone health
- Improved confidence and improved relationships
- Better focus and concentration
- Overall improved personal satisfaction
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
What is ED?
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection.
Struggling to get or keep an erection can be tough to talk about, and we get that—it’s not something any man wants to deal with. At NP Modalities, we approach this with understanding and care. You're not alone, and with the right treatment plan, there’s a path forward.
Did you know this condition affects approximately 30 million men in the U.S.? ED does not have to control your quality of life or the quality of your relationships - we want to help you get back to having an enjoyable sex life again.
What causes ED?
There are several causes for ED including:
- Heart disease
- Atherosclerosis / elevated cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Prescription meds
- Tobacco use
- Treatments relating to prostate cancer or enlargement of prostate
- Low testosterone or other hormone deficiencies
- Depression and Anxiety
- Stress
Symptoms?
- Trouble achieving erection
- Trouble maintaining erection
- Reduced sexual desire
Treatment options
Tadalafil, Sildenafil, Hormone Replacement Therapy, or even lifestyle education.
If you and your provider decide to begin therapy and there are no contraindications, your medications will be delivered privately to your home. Evaluation may include lab tests for heart disease, diabetes, or hormone imbalances—sometimes correcting hormones alone can resolve the issue!
