Sylmar, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, is an ideal location for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The year-round sunny climate, scenic walking trails, and abundance of relaxation spots and fitness centers facilitate the lifestyle changes that allow patients to get the most out of treatment. Hormone Harmony Clinic provides customized TRT protocols and supportive care to help Sylmar men regain their vitality. Read on to learn about low testosterone, the benefits of treatment, and what sets our clinic apart.
Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, about 1% per year after age 30. But lifestyle factors can hasten this drop. Low testosterone, or hypogonadism, affects around 4-5 million men in the US.
Symptoms include:
Additional testing is needed to confirm low testosterone, as symptoms overlap with other conditions. A diagnosis is made if total testosterone levels fall below 300 ng/dL.
There are two main causes of low testosterone:
Underlying health conditions like obesity, diabetes, liver disease, HIV, and opiate use can also contribute to low testosterone.
TRT is administered to restore testosterone to healthy levels and relieve symptoms of low T. This is accomplished through:
With treatment, patients can expect:
TRT works best paired with the following:
Implementing positive lifestyle changes enhances the benefits of TRT in the long run. Our clinic provides nutritional counseling and referrals to specialists like personal trainers and therapists to help patients achieve their health goals.
When it comes to TRT, expertise and patient-centered care matter. Hormone Harmony Clinic is Sylmar’s leading clinic specializing in diagnosing and treating low testosterone.
Our medical director, Dr. Smith, is a board certified urologist and endocrinologist specializing in testosterone with over 15 years experience. Patients benefit from his extensive knowledge and holistic approach. We personalize treatment protocols to each patient’s needs and goals with regular follow up care.
We utilize advanced hormone testing and only prescribe FDA-approved bioidentical testosterone from the highest quality pharmaceutical labs. This ensures our patients get precise dosing to optimize treatment.
Our Sylmar office offers flexible hours during evenings and weekends to accommodate patient schedules. The comfortable, discreet setting facilitates confidential discussions regarding symptoms and side effects.
We also have an on-site blood draw station for fast sample collection, a federally certified independent lab for fastest test result turnaround in California, and an on-site pharmacy that stocks testosterone.
Hormone Harmony Clinic handles everything in-house for maximum convenience.
Starting TRT first requires confirmation of low testosterone through blood work. At Hormone Harmony Clinic we test total testosterone along with free testosterone for the most definitive diagnosis.
With diagnostic results, Dr. Smith develops an individualized plan best matched to the patient’s health profile and lifestyle. This outlines:
We recheck lab work at intervals to ensure patients reach optimal testosterone levels so they can thrive physically and mentally during treatment. Frequent monitoring and dose adjustments enable us to make the process as smooth and effective as possible.
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Testosterone clinics have seen a major rise in demand over the past decade as more men learn about "low T" symptoms and seek treatment, though the long-term risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy remain scientifically unclear and controversial among medical experts.
