| Health Tip: Men's Health - Restoring Vitality |
Approximately 30% of men 60-70 years of age and 70% of men 70-80 years of age have low bioavailable or free testosterone levels. Symptoms and findings of testosterone deficiency are similar to those associated with aging. They include loss of energy, depressed mood, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased muscle mass and strength, increased fat mass, frailty, decreased bone density, and osteoporosis. Several clinical trials indicate that when testosterone replacement therapy is used to restore hormones back to physiologic levels considered normal for younger males, there is significant improvement in many of these symptoms.
The diagnosis of low testosterone levels (medically termed "hypogonadism") must be confirmed by laboratory testing. Screening for potential risks of androgen therapy should be performed prior to the initiation of treatment. Evaluation should include a history of or potential for sleep apnea, arrhythmias, significant symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or personal or family history of prostate carcinoma, and a physical exam. Proper monitoring of laboratory values and clinical response are essential when prescribing testosterone replacement therapy. |
| Nutritional Support: Lycopene for the Prostate |
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 Consumption of tomato products may help to prevent prostate cancer. This protective effect has been linked to lycopene, a carotenoid and natural pigment that gives the red color to many foods. When considering lycopene supplements, the form of lycopene used (purified versus food sources), dose of lycopene, concomitant use with other carotenoids and antioxidants, duration of use, and stage of prostate disease (if present) are all important factors which influence the potential benefits from lycopene.
Ask us to recommend quality supplements that are specifically formulated for men. |
| Customized Medications: Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men |
Testosterone is well-absorbed from transdermal (topical) creams and gels. Dosage forms also include sublingual drops, buccal or sublingual troches, or tablet triturates. These offer excellent alternatives to oral Testosterone USP tablets, because testosterone that is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract passes directly into the blood vessels supplying the liver, where the drug is significantly inactivated.
Compounded preparations can be very advantageous. For example, there is no need to shave the area to apply transdermal testosterone preparations. The medication can be administered as a single dose (rather than multiple patches), and there is no skin irritation from patch adhesive. The cream or gel can be applied two or three times daily to simulate the normal circadian rhythm.
We work together with men and their physicians to customize medications and restore vitality. |
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