Low Testosterone Treatment Near Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Frank Simoncini and Dr. Namir Shaba are board-certified urologists that specialize in the treatment of low testosterone in men. Our urologists will take the time to fully discuss your symptoms and the treatment options available. Southeast Valley Urology provides testing and treatment for low testosterone throughout Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, AZ, if you are experiencing symptoms of low-t and would like to discuss your treatment options, please call (480) 924-7333 and schedule a consultation at our urology clinic in Gilbert, AZ.

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a male sex hormone that plays a major role in their sexual development and fertility. Varying levels of testosterone within a man’s body will affect many bodily functions, including:

• The Production of Body and Facial Hair
• Muscle Strength
• Sexual Drive

What Are The Causes of Low Testosterone?

It is completely natural for testosterone levels to decrease with age, leaving approximately half of Phoenix men over the age of 80 with low testosterone (Low-T). Other common factors that lead to Low-T include:

• Obesity
• Side effects of certain medications
• Metabolic syndrome
• Injury or infection of the testes
• A congenital condition
• Side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments
• Issues with the pituitary gland
• An existing autoimmune disease
• A prior diagnosis of HIV or AIDS

What Are Symptoms of Low-T?

We have already discussed how testosterone levels contribute greatly toward a man’s sexual health, which is why it makes sense that low testosterone levels would result in impaired sexual function.

In addition to a decrease in sexual desire and problems with erectile dysfunction, individuals with Low-T will also often experience:

• Loss of Body or Facial Hair
• Constant Fatigue
• Decreased Amounts of Lean Muscle Mass
• Signs of Depression
• Weight Gain
• Difficulty in Articulating Speech

How Is Low Testosterone Treated?

There are a wide variety of potential solutions to a man’s low testosterone. Depending upon the particular patient and their case, natural options such as supplements or a new diet plan may be sufficient in boosting these hormone levels.

Some form of hormone replacement therapy is another popular option when it comes to treating Low-T. These may be in the form of an oral/intranasal medication, injection, or hormone pellets. Different patients will have different techniques for testosterone administration based on their personal preferences and lifestyle.