Men’s Hormone Therapy | Austin, TX
Low Testosterone | Erectile Dysfunction

Maintaining a healthy balance of hormones is crucial for men’s optimal health and wellbeing. Factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management can all affect hormone levels. It’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of the role of lifestyle factors in supporting hormonal balance. Hormone imbalances can lead to a range of troubling symptoms that can affect men – as well as putting them at higher risk for serious diseases.

Low testosterone is a prevalent condition that affects many men over the age of 40- and some men even earlier than this. Symptoms include reduced sex drive, decreased sexual performance (erectile dysfunction), fatigue, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, increased body fat, decreased bone density, and mood changes such as irritability, depression, and lack of focus. ‘Diabesity’, a combination of blood sugar excess and obesity, is a leading contributor to low testosterone. High sugar and carbohydrate consumption can disrupt sex hormones and elevate insulin levels, leading to decreased testosterone levels and increased estrogen levels. Other factors that contribute to lower testosterone levels include certain pain medications, statins, lack of exercise, and inflammation.

High estrogen levels in men, or estrogen dominance, can cause gynecomastia (“man breasts”), erectile dysfunction, infertility, fatigue, low energy, and mood changes. To accurately diagnose and treat hormone imbalances, it’s essential to use evidence-based medicine and laboratory testing.

Dr. Harper will determine the underlying cause of your low testosterone and other hormonal imbalances, and prescribe a personalized hormone replacement plan for you. By ensuring that men’s hormones are in balance, we can improve symptoms, help restore sexual performance and enjoyment, reduce the risk of certain serious diseases, and improve your quality of life.

Men’s Hormone Therapy
Austin, TX
Low Testosterone
Erectile Dysfunction

Maintaining a healthy balance of hormones is crucial for men’s optimal health and wellbeing. Factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management can all affect hormone levels. It’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of the role of lifestyle factors in supporting hormonal balance. Hormone imbalances can lead to a range of troubling symptoms that can affect men – as well as putting them at higher risk for serious diseases.

Low testosterone is a prevalent condition that affects many men over the age of 40- and some men even earlier than this. Symptoms include reduced sex drive, decreased sexual performance (erectile dysfunction), fatigue, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, increased body fat, decreased bone density, and mood changes such as irritability, depression, and lack of focus. ‘Diabesity’, a combination of blood sugar excess and obesity, is a leading contributor to low testosterone. High sugar and carbohydrate consumption can disrupt sex hormones and elevate insulin levels, leading to decreased testosterone levels and increased estrogen levels. Other factors that contribute to lower testosterone levels include certain pain medications, statins, lack of exercise, and inflammation.

High estrogen levels in men, or estrogen dominance, can cause gynecomastia (“man breasts”), erectile dysfunction, infertility, fatigue, low energy, and mood changes. To accurately diagnose and treat hormone imbalances, it’s essential to use evidence-based medicine and laboratory testing.

Dr. Harper will determine the underlying cause of your low testosterone and other hormonal imbalances, and prescribe a personalized hormone replacement plan for you. By ensuring that men’s hormones are in balance, we can improve symptoms, help restore sexual performance and enjoyment, reduce the risk of certain serious diseases, and improve your quality of life.

Men’s Hormone Replacement Therapy

Why Bioidentical Hormones are
Safer than Synthetic Hormones

As men approach mid-life, they may begin to suffer from sexual performance problems, loss of sex drive, weight gain, decreased muscle mass, as well as other symptoms. This can lead them to try over the counter Testosterone replacement or boosting therapies. But the reality is, drug store, online, and over the counter testosterone “miracle cures” simply do not work.

Many men are now taking a natural, more balanced approach to hormonal replacement with customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bio-identical hormones are more appealing when dealing with andropause because they are derived naturally and our bodies can metabolize them properly. In addition, bio-identical hormones are specifically designed to match your individual hormonal needs – unlike synthetic pharmaceutical hormones, which use a one-size-fits-all approach.

There is an overwhelmingly large body of evidence that supports the claim that bio-identical hormone therapy is safer and more effective than synthetic hormone replacement and can help to resolve or prevent disease. However, it’s important to remember that no drug, supplement or herb is 100% safe unless provided by an experienced medical doctor. That’s why it’s critical for men to work with an experienced physician before beginning any hormone therapy regimen.

Men’s Hormone Testing

Hormones play a critical role in the optimal health of men, as they are responsible for a wide range of bodily functions. Some of the main hormones that are important for men’s health include:

Testosterone: This hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male characteristics such as muscle mass, bone density, and hair growth. It also plays a role in libido, mood, and overall energy levels.

Cortisol: This hormone is produced in response to stress and helps regulate the body’s stress response. However, chronic stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which can have negative effects on immune function, metabolism, and overall health. Low cortisol symptoms include: feeling tired, wired, palpitations, anxiousness, trouble sleeping, salt or sugar cravings, dizziness when you stand up, low blood pressure & other symptoms.

Insulin: This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels and is essential for the body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. High insulin levels can contribute to obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic disorders.

Thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism, body temperature, and energy levels. Low levels of thyroid hormone can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression.

Growth hormone: This hormone is essential for growth and repair of body tissues, and also plays a role in metabolism and energy levels.

Low Testosterone Symptoms

Reduced sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue and decreased energy levels
Loss of muscle mass and strength
Increased body fat typically in the abdominal area
Decreased bone density
Mood changes, such as irritability and depression
Lack of focus, often called brain fog

The prevalence of low testosterone in men increases with age, and it affects approximately 2% of men under the age of 40, 5% of men aged 40-50, and up to 30% of men over the age of 70. To accurately diagnose and treat hormone imbalances, it is important to use evidence-based medicine and laboratory testing.

While total testosterone measurements are helpful, it’s important to also measure free testosterone levels in men which is the active hormone level, since most testosterone is carried on a protein called sex hormone binding globulin which makes it unavailable to cells.

By running a sex hormone panel, Dr. Harper can obtain specific and reliable data to assist in determining the root cause of a man’s hormonal imbalances. This information can then be used to develop personalized treatments to improve overall health, restore sexual enjoyment and performance, reduce the risk of many diseases, and help you live life with vitality.

Men’s Hormone Therapy | Austin, TX Low Testosterone | Erectile Dysfunction

Men’s Hormone Therapy Austin, TX Low Testosterone Erectile Dysfunction