Men’s Hormone Therapy | Royal Oak, MI
Low Testosterone | Erectile Dysfunction

Maintaining optimal hormone levels is vital for men’s overall health and well-being. Men’s hormones are influenced by various factors such as age, diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, and stress management. Understanding how these factors impact hormone balance is crucial for preventing troublesome symptoms and reducing the risk of serious diseases.

Low testosterone – often called “Low T” – is a very common condition affecting many men, often manifesting after the age of 40 but sometimes occurring earlier. Symptoms include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, reduced bone density, and mood changes like irritability and depression. Factors like excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake, coupled with obesity, contribute to a condition known as ‘diabesity,’ which can further lowers testosterone levels. Additionally, certain medications, lack of physical activity, and inflammation can exacerbate hormonal imbalances in men.

Conversely, high estrogen levels in men, termed estrogen dominance, can lead to gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, infertility, fatigue, and mood fluctuations. To accurately diagnose and address hormone imbalances, thorough, advanced laboratory testing is essential. Dr. Hakim employs a personalized approach to men’s hormone therapy, identifying the root cause of hormonal deficiencies and implementing tailored hormone replacement plans.

By restoring hormonal balance, Dr. Hakim at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak can alleviate symptoms, enhance sexual function, reduce disease risks, and improve men’s quality of life.

Men’s Hormone Therapy
Royal Oak, MI
Low Testosterone
Erectile Dysfunction

Maintaining optimal hormone levels is vital for men’s overall health and well-being. Men’s hormones are influenced by various factors such as age, diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, and stress management. Understanding how these factors impact hormone balance is crucial for preventing troublesome symptoms and reducing the risk of serious diseases.

Low testosterone – often called “Low T” – is a very common condition affecting many men, often manifesting after the age of 40 but sometimes occurring earlier. Symptoms include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, reduced bone density, and mood changes like irritability and depression. Factors like excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake, coupled with obesity, contribute to a condition known as ‘diabesity,’ which can further lowers testosterone levels. Additionally, certain medications, lack of physical activity, and inflammation can exacerbate hormonal imbalances in men.

Conversely, high estrogen levels in men, termed estrogen dominance, can lead to gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, infertility, fatigue, and mood fluctuations. To accurately diagnose and address hormone imbalances, thorough, advanced laboratory testing is essential. Dr. Hakim employs a personalized approach to men’s hormone therapy, identifying the root cause of hormonal deficiencies and implementing tailored hormone replacement plans.

By restoring hormonal balance, Dr. Hakim at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak can alleviate symptoms, enhance sexual function, reduce disease risks, and improve men’s quality of life.

Men’s Hormone Replacement Therapy

Why Bioidentical Hormones are
Safer than Synthetic Hormones

Dosage – With synthetic (conventional) hormones you are limited to the doses pharmaceutical companies offer. With bio-identical hormones, each dose is tailored to an individual’s specific needs, allowing for a more accurate treatment.

Side Effects – Synthetic hormones are not structurally the same as human hormones, which often leads to a variety of unwanted side effects including high blood pressure, blot clots and even cancer. On the contrary, because bio-identical hormones are an exact structural replica of endogenous hormones, side effects are rarely observed.

Effectiveness – While synthetic hormones can mimic the effects of natural human hormones in certain biological pathways, they rarely offer the same effectiveness because the body interprets them as foreign toxins, which it can’t properly metabolize. Bio-identical hormones have the exact same structure as human hormones; therefore they are equally as effective as the hormones we naturally produce in our bodies.

Men’s Hormones

Testosterone: This hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male characteristics such as muscle mass, bone density, and hair growth. It also plays a role in libido, mood, and overall energy levels.

Cortisol: Cortisol is produced in response to stress and helps regulate the body’s stress response. Elevated cortisol levels can have negative effects on immune function, metabolism, and overall health.

Insulin: This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels and is essential for the body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. High insulin levels can contribute to obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic disorders.

Thyroid hormones: These hormones help regulate metabolism, body temperature, and energy levels. Low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression.

Growth hormone: This hormone is essential for growth and repair of body tissues, and also plays a role in metabolism and energy levels.

Symptoms of Low Testosterone

Reduced sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue and decreased energy levels
Loss of muscle mass and strength
Increased body fat typically in the abdominal area
Decreased bone density
Mood changes, such as irritability, depression
Lack of focus, often called brain fog

Prevalence of Low Testosterone

2% of men under the age of 40
5% of men aged 40-50
30% of men over the age of 70

Men’s Hormone Therapy | Royal Oak, MI Low Testosterone | Erectile Dysfunction

Men’s Hormone Therapy Royal Oak, MI Low Testosterone Erectile Dysfunction