How to Treat Low Testosterone in Males
21 Feb 2019 Health & Wellness
If you think that you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, understanding how to treat low testosterone in males can help you determine which testosterone treatment option will work best for you. At Waterfront Health & Wellness, they want to help you find the right treatment plan for your particular needs. All of their testosterone replacement therapy services are performed by their highly trained and experienced physicians and are tailored to suit the needs of each individual patient.
How to Increase Testosterone Levels
Some of the ways in which men can help increase their testosterone levels include:
Lifestyle Changes
Certain lifestyle changes can be used to help increase testosterone levels in men, such as resistance exercise and losing weight; however, these simple lifestyle changes will only help to slightly increase testosterone. In most cases, resistance exercises like lifting weights have been proven to temporarily increase testosterone levels in younger men, while cardiovascular exercise resulting in excessive weight loss can help boost overall levels of testosterone.
Dietary Changes
In some cases, certain foods that are rich in zinc and vitamin D may help your body moderate testosterone at a more normal level. Some of the different types of testosterone-boosting foods that you can add to your diet are:
- Beans
- Beef
- Cereals fortified with vitamin D
- Egg yolks
- Garlic
- Low-fat milk with vitamin D
- Oysters
- Tuna
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
If you have adjusted both your lifestyle and diet but have been unsuccessful in boosting your testosterone levels, testosterone replacement therapy might be the best treatment option for you. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used to help treat people with abnormally low levels of testosterone, eliminating or decreasing certain symptoms of low testosterone. This type of treatment for andropause uses testosterone medication in the form of pills, patches, gel, or injections. Depending on the root cause of your testosterone deficiency, your doctor will prescribe the best treatment plan for your particular needs and symptoms.
Symptoms of Low Testosterone
Some of the main symptoms of having abnormally low testosterone can include:
- Decreased body hair
- Decreased muscle mass
- Erectile dysfunction
- Growth of breast tissue
- Low sex drive
If you would like to learn more about how to treat low testosterone in males or the symptoms that you should watch for, or if you are interested in their testosterone replacement therapy services, please contact Waterfront Health & Wellness at 1-360-306-8554 or by filling out a contact form on their website. They are a health and wellness clinic that is proud to provide services to clients throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas.
