Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Bend, OR

Hormones are responsible for a variety of very important bodily functions and processes, including those of a sexual and reproductive nature. In men, the main reproductive hormone is called testosterone, which will usually decrease as a person grows older. As a result, many men are diagnosed with a condition known as low testosterone, or testosterone deficiency syndrome (TD). Contact Dr. Andrew Neeb for more information on low testosterone or to schedule an appointment at his office in Bend, OR.

What Is Testosterone Therapy?

For many years, testosterone therapy has been available to treat men who experienced an injury to the testicles, as well as those who were born with a condition that impaired their hormone levels. Other common causes of low testosterone that may be treated using therapeutic methods from Oregon Men’s Health include:

• Side effects from opioids or cancer-fighting medications
• Type 2 diabetes
• Alcohol abuse
• High estrogen hormone levels
• Primary hypothyroidism
• Obesity
• Problems with the pituitary gland
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Sleep apnea
• Metabolic disorders

If a patient’s low testosterone is the result of another medical condition, it can be very beneficial to begin treating that original condition to see if hormone levels improve. For those who experience irreversible low testosterone, there is testosterone therapy.

What are the Types of Testosterone Therapy?

This treatment method involves administering controlled amounts of the testosterone hormone to the body in order to replace what the body is unable to naturally produce. Patients of Dr. Neeb may select any one of the following options when deciding which particular type of testosterone therapy is best for them:

• Hormone Replacement Pellets: These pellets are implanted just beneath the skin and are able to slowly deliver a steady amount of testosterone to the body over the course of several weeks.
• Injections: Dr. Neeb can also directly inject testosterone hormone into the patient’s body. Many patients often complete these injections on their own at home every 10-14 days as well.
• Gels: Topical gels may also be used to directly apply testosterone onto the skin, which is then absorbed by the body. These gels are typically used once per day.
• Patches: Similar to the topical gel, a testosterone skin patch may be administered to the skin once a day in order to be absorbed gradually by the body.
• Oral Tablet: There is also a tablet form available that is applied to the upper gums twice a day. The testosterone is then absorbed through the mouth, which eliminates and visible signs of the individual’s testosterone therapy treatments.