Calling All Men – Get Help With Your Hormones During The Holidays

Dr. Gino Tutera

Often, during a hectic holiday season, men will suffer in silence with baffling symptoms they don’t understand.  As men age, certain symptoms may be signs of hormone imbalance due to andropause. It’s important to remind men that they can seek help and that Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy, The SottoPelle® Method can help them.

The following are six common signs we have visited before on our Blog but a reminder is so crucial during the chaotic days and nights over the Holidays.  The below could indicate a hormonal deficiency.

1.      Thinning of Hair & Loss of Body Hair

Decreased testosterone levels leads to loss of scalp and body hair because an imbalance of testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) exists.  DHT inhibits the growth of new hair cells and hair cells are not replaced after they fall out when DHT activity is higher than testosterone activity.

2.      Weight Gain

Weight gain is commonly reported by men during andropause. The decrease in testosterone levels leads to higher insulin and cortisol levels. When men have high cortisol levels, their bodies can increase the production of fat cells and increases appetite. High levels of insulin and cortisol also decreases metabolism and continues to decrease testosterone. The combination of these effects leads to weight gain.

3.      Decreased Libido 

As energy decreases with lower testosterone levels, men’s sex drive often follows. The libido is considered highly dependent on hormone levels and is affected by the changes in hormones as men enter andropause. The loss of energy and strength during this time in a man’s life also plays into a lowered libido, as does less stimulation of the libido center in the brain.

4.      Trouble sleeping

Low testosterone and heightened cortisol levels can lead to sleep apnea. Because human growth hormones are made during the first ninety minutes of sleep, interrupted sleep leads to the disruption of hormone production. When sleep is interrupted it can lead to worsened fatigue and insomnia, as well as, reduce insulin sensitivity.

5.      Depression

Depression is a common side effect of decreased testosterone. Decreased testosterone leads to lower serotonin levels in the brain. Often times, men are not accustomed to being vocal about their emotions, but it is important for them to share these feelings with a medical professional as it may be a symptom of low testosterone.

6.      Muscle Loss

Testosterone is a major component in the production of strong muscles in men. As the testosterone decreases in men, their muscle strength can also decrease as they lose energy and their bodies begin turning muscle fibers into fat.

Remember: Don’t try to  fight these symptoms yourself.  The great gift of the SottoPelle Therapy can have you on your way to looking and feeling young again.  You deserve to get the most out of life and enjoy your holidays. 

www.sottopelletherapy.com/doctors/enrique-jacome-md