After reading this article, you will know what the course of treatment for testosterone deficiency looks like. The text leads step by step – from the choice of the appropriate treatment site and consultation with a specialist, to the initiation of TRT therapy. It explains how testosterone is treated and how it is monitored in clinical practice.
Choose a treatment site
Have you been confirmed with low testosterone levels? It's time to take concrete action. 1 of the first and most crucial steps is to choose the right place to start further diagnosis and possible treatment.
The treatment is to supplement the hormone deficiency in the body, which is called. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Its goal is to reconstruct physiological testosterone levels, which translates into improved well-being, increased energy, libido and overall psychophysical performance.
At this stage, it is worth considering who you entrust with the treatment. You have many options available, from private and public facilities, through specialized andrological clinics, to increasingly available online consultations.
The most crucial thing is that the selected place should be suitable substantive and applicable facilities in the lead of TRT. This form of treatment requires systematic monitoring of biochemical parameters, individual patient qualification and adherence to current clinical guidelines.
A detailed overview of treatment options – together with a description of available forms of therapy, care scope and analysis of individual options – can be found, among others, on the website of the Men's Clinic in the article “Where do I start the TRT? Clinics, doctors, treatment options“.
Find a doctor with experience in TRT
Once you have a defined form of therapy and a treatment site, the next key step is to choice your doctor. The doctor active in substitution therapy should not only know the mechanisms of action of testosterone, but besides possible interactions, indications for dose modification, and besides ability to respond to different responses.
In private institutions, the patient is most frequently given the anticipation of conscious choice of specialist, which facilitates continuity of care and individual therapeutic approach. In the public system, access to doctors with experience in TRTs is limited and hormonal therapy is not always included in standard treatment pathways.
Get a consult.
Once you have a selected treatment site and a circumstantial specialist, the next step is to arrange for a consultation. This is the phase at which the doctor carefully analyses the test results, clinical signs and medical history. On this basis, the appropriate form of testosterone administration and individual dose are selected.
Diagnosis may besides be necessary. Especially for intercurrent diseases specified as hypertension, metabolic disorder, liver or cardiovascular disorders.
Start therapy
After the qualification and establishment of the treatment plan, appropriate testosterone substitution therapy is administered. The first phase is crucial. The body needs time to adapt, and the consequence to treatment may be individual.
During this period, it is peculiarly crucial observation of effectssuch as:
- improved overall well-being,
- increased energy levels,
- better quality of sleep and regeneration,
- improving concentration and cognitive function,
- increased libido and sexual function.
Monitoring should besides be performed possible side effectsincluding:
- mood swings,
- water retention,
- breast tenderness
- increased acne or skin fat.
The presence or absence of these symptoms allows your doctor to measure whether the dose and form of therapy have been chosen correctly and, if necessary, implementation of appropriate modifications.
Regularly check your results and monitor your treatment results
During TRTs, be prepared for regular laboratory evaluation and clinical follow-up. Not only testosterone levels are monitored, but besides biochemical parameters specified as haematocrit, lipid profile or liver enzymes.
Control allows to measure the effectiveness of therapy, detect possible side effects early and accurately adjust the dosage to the current needs of the body.
Change lifestyle to support the effectiveness of TRT
An crucial component supporting TRT therapy is lifestyle modification. Regular physical activity, correct body weight, adequate amount of sleep and balanced diet support testosterone metabolism and improve tissue sensitivity to hormone. Stress simplification and drug avoidance further increase treatment efficiency and reduce the hazard of adverse reactions.
