There is much disinformation regarding testosterone replacement therapy; many myths are peddled which discourage men from seeking treatment, consequently they continue to live with the symptoms of low testosterone such as low libido, loss of muscle mass, erectile dysfunction, loss of strength and endurance, a lack of energy, a decreased enjoyment of life and more. There is no need to live with the symptoms of low testosterone.
At the Vital Advanced Medical Center TRT Clinic in Tampa Florida, men who are suffering from the effects of low testosterone (often called Low T) are seen by our Men’s Health Specialists and thoroughly examined before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is considered. Here are some myths about testosterone replacement therapy alongside the facts about it.
MYTH: When I start Testosterone Replacement Therapy, I’m going to start losing my hair or I’m going to go bald.
FACT: This is just not true. Fact is, most men will have this issue. And if you do not have a genetic predisposition for baldness, then you will not go bald by using testosterone replacement therapy.
MYTH: If I start testosterone replacement therapy, then I will increase my chances of prostate cancer.
FACT: That is an old myth that has been debunked, and they have shown no connection between testosterone replacement therapy and increased chances of prostate cancer. In fact, studies are now showing that men who have low testosterone are actually more prone to having prostate cancer.
MYTH: If I start testosterone replacement therapy, it will increase my chances of cardiovascular disease.
FACT: This is not true. In fact, the newer studies show that men who have low testosterone are more prone to having cardiovascular disease than men who have had their testosterone optimized and replaced.
More studies are coming out that show men are actually in more danger from low testosterone than having their testosterone optimized and replaced.
If you are a male and you are experiencing the symptoms of low testosterone, then a consultation with our specialists for low t treatment in Tampa may be in order. At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our Men’s Health Specialists will do a thorough work up, including labs, and go over your symptoms with you, including the way you feel. After a thorough evaluation, we can determine whether you are a candidate for testosterone replacement therapy. If so, then we work with you to find a mutually agreed upon treatment plan to optimize your testosterone levels.
