Okay guys, we’ve know that testosterone is the number one hormone, especially when it comes to normal sexual function and prostate health in men.
We also know that with andropause (a.k.a male menopause) comes an increase of dehydrotestosterone (DHT) a.k.a a mutant form of testosterone or to put it bluntly “bad testosterone. The increase in DHT can cause hair loss, excess weight gain, prostate problems, irritability, sexual dysfunction and a whole host of other issues.
Enter testosterone replacement therapy, a common treatment that doctors prescribe to counter the issues associated with andropause.
Testosterone replacement therapy can either be administered via injection, orally or by wearing a patch.
While this may be an effective method of treatment for some men going through issues associated with andropause, as mentioned in previous posts, there are risks of side effects which range from agitation, restlessness, rapid heart rate, polycythemia (excess of red blood cells), and growth of the prostate gland.
To be honest, this artificial building of testosterone sounds kind of scary. We can’t help but think of the athletes that have used testosterone replacement therapy to boost their physical performance before the “big game” only to hear terrible stories of how it caused violent rampages or to put it bluntly “roid-rage.”
Remember what happened to WWE wrestler, Chris Benoit? Autopsy findings reported elevated levels of testosterone caused by steroids. Whether he was using steroids for performance enhancement or whether he was using them because of testicular insufficiency is unknown. It’s also unknown whether the ‘roids’ contributed to his murderous rampage but we can’t deny that it is a possibility.
Men, you may want to consider other options before you choose testosterone replacement therapy.
Remember, the herbs and other nutrients in male enhancement supplements have been proven highly effective in naturally elevating the body’s levels of existing testosterone while blocking the formation of DHT. Ingredients like Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Omega 3 fatty acids, Macuna Pruriens, Saw Palmetto and Horny Goat Weed are a good start.
Of course they also seem much less invasive.