How Low T Affects Men Over 40 and What You Can Do About It

Middle age is often portrayed as something to dread, but in reality, many men are just beginning to hit their stride as they move into their 40s. Some are seeing years of hard work pay off on the career front. For others, the joys of being a hands-on dad are impossible to overstate. 

Hormonal changes are also part of middle age. Some men move through this period with very few notable changes, but for others, reduced testosterone production creates a number of challenges. That’s why the team at New Life Wellness and Medical Spa offers low testosterone (low T) treatment options to residents of Tomball, Texas, and the surrounding region.

How do I know if I am experiencing low T?

Testosterone is a hormone your body produces naturally. It’s what fuels puberty and brings about physical changes like increased muscle mass and the development of your sex organs and genitalia. 

Your pituitary gland and hypothalamus work together to prompt and regulate testosterone production, which occurs in the testicles of people who are assigned male at birth. But women also produce testosterone, just at a far lesser amount. 

Some of the signs you might be experiencing low T include:

• Reduced sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of muscle mass
• Loss of body hair
• Shrinking testicles
• Swollen or enlarged breast tissue
• Brain fog
• Increased body fat

Some men only encounter one or two of these changes. But others notice numerous shifts that are uncomfortable and disruptive to normal routines. 

What causes low T?

The aging process is the most common cause of reduced testosterone production, which leads to hormonal imbalance.

While this is a normal part of aging, that doesn’t mean you have to accept low T symptoms as inevitable. There are ways to restore optimal hormonal balance and reduce the impact that symptoms have on your everyday life. 

A number of testicular conditions can cause low T at any age. These include congenital problems, injury to the testicles, anabolic steroid use, and even certain treatments and medications. 

How can I reverse the symptoms of low T?

If you experience troubling changes as you enter your 40s and beyond, reach out to a health professional for guidance. The team at New Life Wellness and Medical Spa includes highly skilled physicians who have the training and experience needed to assess your current testosterone levels and provide treatment options. 

One of the most powerful ways to address low T is through testosterone therapy. Also called hormone replacement therapy, this approach uses synthetic testosterone to make up for shortages in your body’s natural production levels. 

One way to supplement your testosterone is via injection. These shots are administered into your skin or muscle tissue, delivering a carefully controlled volume of synthetic testosterone that’s readily available to your tissues. 

Another approach uses small pellets placed just beneath the surface of your skin. This option delivers a steady stream of testosterone over time. The pellets slowly dissolve over a period of weeks, giving your body the additional testosterone needed to manage symptoms. 

When is the right time to seek testosterone therapy?

There’s no need to wait for symptoms to become unbearable before reaching out for help. That’s especially true if your low T symptoms are preventing you from enjoying a healthy sexual connection with your partner. 

The team at New Life Wellness and Medical Spa is here to guide you through your options, beginning with blood testing to understand your current testosterone levels. Contacting the office is the first step, whether by phone or through the easy online booking option. We’re here to help.