Hormone Replacement Therapy

Low testosterone levels can affect a man’s health in multiple ways and cause life-altering symptoms like sexual dysfunction, depression, and chronic fatigue. At Vantage Health and Wellness, hormone replacement therapy is available for adult men who need help restoring balance in their hormone levels. Fellowship-trained physicians, Sumit De, MD, and Michael Jurewicz, MD, provide supplement hormone injections, pills, and patches to relieve your symptoms and optimize your overall wellness. Call the New York City, New York, office today to schedule a hormone replacement therapy consultation or book an appointment online.

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment option for men who experience moderate to severe symptoms of low testosterone.

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a role in many male biological processes, including muscle mass, sexual development, and bone density. Females also produce a small amount of testosterone to support their reproductive health and physical wellness.

Underlying health issues like autoimmune disease or hypogonadism and age-related changes can decrease your natural testosterone levels, which can cause a range of disruptive symptoms.

Vantage Health and Wellness specializes in HRT for men who need help balancing their testosterone levels. The board-certified urologists can also recommend lifestyle and diet strategies you can use to optimize your hormone levels.

When should I consider hormone replacement therapy?

You may be a candidate for the HRT services available at Vantage Health and Wellness if you experience unwanted side effects of low testosterone, such as:

• Persistent fatigue
• Weight gain
• Low sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of muscle mass

Low testosterone can also cause mental and emotional health issues in men, including irritability, depression, and anxiety.

The medical team offers in-office blood tests to identify low testosterone and rule out other conditions. They also assess your overall health and medical history to determine if HRT is a good fit for you.

Hormone therapy may not be an option for men with cancer or heart disease and those who can’t tolerate hormones. The providers can recommend other treatment options to manage your symptoms and protect your sexual and reproductive health. 

What can I expect when starting hormone therapy?

Vantage Health and Wellness offers several delivery methods for replacement hormones to accommodate your health and personal preferences. These methods include:

• Oral pills
• Topical creams, gels, and lotions
• Testosterone patches
• Intramuscular injections

The length of time you need to stay on testosterone therapy depends on the root cause of your hormone imbalance and the severity of your symptoms. 

In addition to supplemental hormones, your physician can prescribe medications like enclomiphene, clomiphene citrate, or testosterone cypionate to treat hypogonadism. 

The medical team continues to monitor your success with treatment and can make adjustments to your therapy plan as needed. They also offer medically supervised weight loss plans, intravenous (IV) fusion therapy, and other wellness services that support your current and long-term health. 

Call Vantage Health and Wellness to schedule a consultation for hormone replacement therapy or book online.