Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Where did all of your energy go? What happened to your zest for life and the motivation to go out and enjoy your favorite activities?
It’s not just you. Most men and women experience this “off” feeling as they grow older. It’s not simply a symptom of aging, but actually declining levels of testosterone. This key hormone in your body regulates processes like cognitive function, sexual function, muscle mass, mood, and energy.
At Regain, we offer testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence to replenish this hormone in your body. Not only does this treatment restore your youthful vitality, but it also improves your overall health from the inside out.
You can speak with one of our providers about starting treatment with a free consultation.
Treatment Details
Treatment Type
Hormones & Weight Loss
# of treatments needed
Ongoing
DURATION OF RESULTS
Ongoing with continued treatment
downtime
None
How can TRT help me?
Sexual Health: Increases your libido and interest in sex
Bone density: Prevents osteoporosis by building bone mass
Muscle Mass: Builds and maintains muscles
Cognitive Function: Improves memory and concentration
Energy: Reduces fatigue and enhances your motivation
Why TRT in Kansas City Works for Men and Women
Testosterone is not just for men; women can also benefit from this hormone, just in smaller amounts. Without a sufficient amount of testosterone, both genders can experience low libido, weaker bones, mood swings, and a lack of energy.
For women, we offer testosterone along with estrogen and progesterone—other key hormones that regulate heart health, mood, and more. This balances those 3 primary hormones to a state of equilibrium to improve all aspects of health.
Men don’t typically need additional hormones. Therefore, we often concentrate on carefully regulating testosterone levels, correcting any current imbalances or deficiencies, to get similar benefits and improve general health.
To learn more about how testosterone replacement therapy can help you, request a consultation.
Introducing Bioidentical Hormones
For your testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence, we offer bioidentical hormones (BHRT) as opposed to non-bioidentical, pharmaceutical hormones.
The differences between the 2 lie in how the hormones are sourced and how your body responds to them. Let’s explore how using bioidentical testosterone benefits you.
Bioidentical Testosterone
We use bioidentical hormones, which have been meticulously tested for safety and efficacy. These hormones are derived from plant sources like cactus, wild yams, and soy, and they are molecularly identical to the hormones your own body makes.
Non-Bioidentical Hormones
Non-bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy uses chemical compounds with a different molecular structure. This means that your body won't respond to this synthetic form of testosterone as readily as it does to bioidentical testosterone.
Why Bioidentical is Better
Bioidentical hormones align better with the body's own rhythms and natural processes. This means not only that your body uses them quicker but also that they support you with fewer side effects.
All About Andropause
Most people are familiar with menopause, the transitional time in a woman’s life when she stops getting her period. This happens due to a rapid decline in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, which causes symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings—to name a few.
Much less familiar, however, is andropause. Sometimes called “male menopause,” andropause comes with its own set of symptoms. Learn more about andropause and how testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence can ease the symptoms of this life stage.
What Is Andropause?
Andropause is the gradual decrease in testosterone levels that men experience as they age. It usually starts in the mid 40s, and it’s characterized by the following symptoms:
- Loss of libido (sex drive)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Insomnia
- Poor concentration
- Fat redistribution
- Loss of muscle mass
Unlike menopause, this decline doesn’t happen suddenly or have a defined point. Instead, testosterone steadily declines by 1% to 2% every year.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Andropause
Testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence replenishes testosterone levels to minimize the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. With this treatment, the “signs of aging” that develop from hormone deficiencies no longer take a negative toll on you.
With a customized dosage of TRT tailored to your specific needs, you’ll notice the following benefits:
- Better sleep and improved energy
- Increased muscle mass and less fat
- Increased libido and improved sexual function
- Enhanced mental clarity and more motivation
Aging is inevitable, but the symptoms don’t have to be. TRT helps improve all aspects of health, so you can live longer and feel younger.
In-House Prescriptions
For your convenience, we offer in-house prescriptions of testosterone. Taking advantage of this affordable option is easy. All that you need to do is reach out to our front desk team. You can pick up your testosterone in Lawrence or Leawood—whichever of our locations is closest to you!
Regarding Pick-Ups…
- Submit your refill request at least 1 week in advance. This ensures your prescription is available.
- Call us to confirm it’s ready before you come to get your prescription.
- For prescription requests or updates on delivery status, please call, text, or email our office.
Results
Frequently Asked Questions
During your free consultation, we discuss your symptoms and review your medical history. For our hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence, we also provide a full lab panel at a much lower rate than you could get at your regular primary care office.
If you don’t have completed labs from another provider, we test for the following health markers:
- Complete blood count
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Vitamin D levels
- Full thyroid panel
- Lipid profile
- Hormone levels
- Prostate specific antigen (PSA) for men
- Hemoglobin A1C
These tests give us a more complete picture of your health and help us determine if testosterone replacement therapy fits your body and concerns. If your testosterone levels are low, we begin a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, focusing on restoring optimal hormone balance and alleviating any associated symptoms.
Beyond testosterone replacement therapy, we may integrate other treatments into your care plan if your results indicate other health problems. Often, we pair TRT with IV therapy, vitamin injections, or medical weight loss plans.
Arimidex is an oral tablet that blocks an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone to estrogen in women and men’s bodies. We give this to men once a week with their injections for testosterone to prevent excess estrogen and mitigate potential side effects of testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence, like fluid retention or breast enlargement.
Testosterone can help you lose weight, but it’s not the only solution. We always encourage you to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle in order to lose weight and maintain the results, and we have other therapies to pair with TRT to help you get the most out of your effort.
Testosterone promotes lean muscle mass and growth, which in turn suppresses weight gain. With lower levels of this hormone, you may have noticed that you more easily put on weight and struggle more to burn it off. Therefore, replenishing testosterone levels can offer a significant advantage in your weight loss journey. However, for significant weight loss, we offer medications that come in the form of weekly injections or oral tablets to help you maintain a calorie deficit (burning more calories than you consume).
When patients visit us for medical weight loss, we typically start their treatment plan with hormone replacement therapy or testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence. HRT for women and TRT for men can also improve metabolic function and enhance your energy levels and motivation.
Results vary from patient to patient, depending on their weight, dosage, and gender. Typically, our patients notice optimal improvements from testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence after 8 weeks. That being said, many people notice positive changes in how they feel and function within the first few weeks of treatment.
At Regain, we offer a range of different administration options for TRT. Our preferred method is weekly injections, because they allow us to monitor your progress and adjust your dosage accordingly.
Pellets are also available, but utilized much less frequently by our patients.
Testosterone replacement therapy lasts as long as you want to keep receiving its advantages. You can continue treatment for life, or you can stop it at any point.
It’s worth noting that once you no longer take hormones, the symptoms of low testosterone may resurface. To help you through this transition, our team at Regain offers lifestyle guidance and support as needed to make this process easier.
Yes, erectile dysfunction stems from a wide range of factors, the 2 main causes being vascular conditions and hormonal imbalances.
In fact, low levels of testosterone may contribute to cardiovascular disease, because testosterone plays a role in red blood cell formation and circulation. With that in mind, testosterone replacement therapy can improve blood flow to the penis, helping you get and maintain an erection.
Along with testosterone replacement therapy in Lawrence, we also have a range of other treatments to help you in the bedroom. These include oral medications, injections, and acoustic wave therapy.
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About Us
At Regain Functional Medicine + Aesthetics, we are privileged to treat our patients to a whole-body health transformation from the inside out. Using a vast array of treatments and cutting-edge equipment, our experts provide customized care for restoring your functional health and meeting your aesthetic needs and goals.
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