More Baby Boomers Choosing Testosterone Therapy

SAN DIEGO, CA, January 03, 2013 (Press-News.org) Baby Boomers may become the first generation to maintain their peak energy levels well into retirement age, according to the latest info from ENERGENEX (http://www.energenex.com), a leader in testosterone therapy in San Diego. An increasing number of men are taking advantage of the latest in testosterone treatments, and many are hailing it as a figurative "fountain of youth."

"With all the advances in medical science these days, people are living longer and longer," says Dr. John T. Alexander II, a leading provider of testosterone treatments in San Diego. "Our goal here at ENERGENEX is not just to help you live longer, but to make sure those next decades are just as full of energy as your first few have been. That's where testosterone replacement comes in."

Testosterone is responsible for regulating many functions and physical features of the male body, including muscle strength, bone density and red blood cell production. Sex drive and sperm production are also controlled by testosterone levels.

Much like engine oil and other fluids in a car engine, without the proper levels of hormones in your body's system, a lot of little things will start to go wrong. Reduced muscle strength, hair loss, problems in memory and concentration, and sexual dysfunction like impotence and decreases in libido are all common symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

"Since so many of these physical indications of low testosterone are typical in men as we age, most men don't think anything of it," explains Dr. Alexander. "We expect to lose our hair, or have less energy. We even expect to have trouble getting an erection from time to time. We just go on thinking this is how getting older works and there's nothing to be done about it. Well, there is definitely something that can be done."

The numbers show that consumers agree with Dr. Alexander's philosophy. From 2006 to 2011, the total amount spent on prescription testosterone replacement tripled. As the market sees an increase in the FDA-approved products that are available for treating Low T and andropause (the male equivalent of menopause), men are finally seeking the help they need to feel better.

"Treatments are available as injections or topical applications," says Dr. Alexander. "We work very closely with our patients to ensure correct dosage, and keep checking on blood levels to achieve and maintain optimum results."

Patients receiving testosterone replacement therapy in San Diego report increased energy, improved concentration and renewed libido. Over time, physical changes in fat deposits and muscle build may appear as well.

"It's not a miracle, though," cautions Dr. Alexander. "These results can't happen in a vacuum. You aren't going to lose weight just through testosterone replacement; you're going to have to get away from the television and start living better too. Eating right, exercising regularly, all those things that help you live longer. Testosterone treatments just help you live better while you're doing it."

Helping patients increase their quality of life, ENERGENEX (http://www.energenex.com) specializes in breakthrough treatments of hormone irregularities. In particular, the clinic treats human growth hormone (HGH) and Low T at its San Diego office. Established in 1998 by Dr. John T. Alexander II, it was one of California's first anti-aging clinics. In 1999, Dr. Alexander became a Diplomate of the newly formed Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.