Men can experience hormonal imbalance at any point in life; however, most men reach peak levels of testosterone decline at middle age. At this point, symptoms, such as mood swings, sleep problems, sexual dysfunction, and more can begin to occur more frequently and with more intensity. This article explores the role hormones play in men's health, signs of hormonal imbalance in men, and what you can do to get your hormones back in balance.
What are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted from glands into the blood. The circulatory system then carries them to our organs and tissues, where they exert their primary functions. Hormones not only control sexual functions and reproductive health, but they control other bodily functions including metabolism, digestion, growth, mood, respiration, cognitive development, and temperature control. When your hormones are unbalanced, many factors of your overall health can be affected without you even realizing the cause – especially because hormone imbalance symptoms in males are often overlooked.
The Roles of Hormones in Men
It is important to note that estrogen and testosterone are not opposites - the relationship between the two is much more complex. Testosterone, as the predominant male sex hormone, is responsible for the emergence of male characteristics like increased facial and body hair, increased muscle mass and definition, and a deepening of the voice. Testosterone is associated with key body functions, including bone density maintenance, fat metabolism and distribution, muscle mass and strength, red blood cell production, sperm production, and libido.
Estrogen is also essential for male sexual development and overall optimal male health. It, too, plays an important role in maintaining the healthy function of practically every system in the body, including the neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and immune systems. Men typically produce estrogen from the breakdown of testosterone.
How do Hormones Normally Fluctuate with Age?
As men age, testosterone levels normally begin to decrease. One study suggests testosterone can decline by 0.4-2.0% each year after age 30. In addition to the decrease in testosterone, men can experience an increase in estrogen levels.
Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms in Men
A few hormonal imbalance symptoms in men may include:
- Infertility
- Gynecomastia (enlargement of male's breast tissue)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low libido
- Low sperm count
- Increased fatigue
- Depression or anxiety
- Hair loss
- Osteoporosis
- Difficulty sleeping
- Increased abdominal fat
- Muscle loss
Hormonal Imbalance Treatment
Hormone imbalance is often an unfortunate side effect of aging that can diminish your quality of life and impact relationships.
Hormone replacement therapy is a simple and effective solution to low testosterone in men. Research has shown that men who pursue hormone therapy for low testosterone enjoy symptom relief as well as additional benefits, including reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.
Testosterone pellet therapy is the leading choice of hormone therapy for men because it is easy to use, avoids the dosing errors commonly associated with other forms of testosterone therapy, and delivers bioidentical testosterone in a safe and highly optimized form. Men on testosterone therapy report increased energy levels, better weight management, and enhanced sexual desire and performance.
EvexiPEL testosterone pellet therapy is the superior form of hormone replacement therapy for men. EvexiPEL is made with only the highest quality ingredients and compounded at a 503B FDA-registered pharmacy that maintains the highest standard of safety, efficacy, and cleanliness in the industry. Every testosterone pellet is custom-compounded to meet the specific needs of the patient and are created from all-natural plant sources.
Looking for guidance on how to balance your hormones? Our providers at Midland Primary Care can help you identify your symptoms and choose the best treatment option to get you back on track to a healthier, more balanced you. Give us a call at 432.684.4488.
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