Testosterone and Athletic Performance
When people think of athletes taking testosterone, many automatically think “muscle heads abusing steroids in the gym.” This is far from the truth though for the weekend warrior or the aging man wanting to keep his youthful energy levels and athleticism. Anabolic steroid abuse is prevalent in the United States. One study estimated that over…
Testosterone and Estrogen
When a male decides to undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) due to low T levels and symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, and erectile dysfunction, many effects occur within the body. The vast majority of these are positive, such as increases in lean muscle mass, elevated mood, stronger erections, and weight loss to name a…
Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
Many men who start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have concerns over testosterone and the theoretical risk of prostate cancer associated with it. Some men have heard that it increases your risk of developing prostate cancer but is there any truth to this? The simple answer is, we don’t know for sure. There are experimental models…
Testosterone Therapy and Heart Disease
When men start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), or what we like to call testosterone OPTIMIZATION therapy (TOT), some guys have concerns over the association with heart disease that they have heard on the news or in commercials. First, lets discuss where this connection came from. In 2013 and 2014 there were two studies released that…
Testosterone Therapy Side Effects
As with every other medical treatment, side effects can occur. Fortunately with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) though, side effects are generally rare and when they do occur, they are easily manageable with an experienced and knowledgeable medical provider on board. This is why here at Vital Infusions & Performance, we prefer the term testosterone optimization…
How Long Before Testosterone Therapy Starts to Work?
Most men wonder “how long will it take before I start feeling better?” Unfortunately, there is no black and white answer. Everyone is “wired” differently. Personally, I started feeling the effects within 1 week and really noticed a significant change by week 5. Often times, most men start feeling effects by week 3. The effectiveness…
Function and Importance of Testosterone
Most people are aware at some level that testosterone is important in what makes a man, a man. Testosterone is primarily produced in the testicles and then released into the blood stream where it acts on tissues throughout the body. If your testicles are not functioning correctly then you could have primary hypogonadism, which can…
Testosterone and hCG
Testosterone replacement therapy is more than simply giving yourself exogenous (outside the body) testosterone. Our bodies are complex machines with literally hundreds of biological processes occurring at the same time. Because of this, treatment can become a complicated issue in regards to maintaining our body’s homeostasis. During treatment, supplementary drugs such as hCG are usually…
What Are Normal Testosterone Levels?
First its important to understand what is being measured when your testosterone levels are checked at Alpha Medical. The 2 measurements of importance are your total testosterone and free testosterone. The total testosterone in your body is just that, the total amount that is both free and bound to proteins. About 2/3rd’s of testosterone is…
Causes and Treatments For Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects millions of men worldwide. This sexual disorder is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain a sufficient erection during sexual intercourse. Although ED is more common in older men, it can also affect young men as well. There are various causes of ED, both physical…
