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  1. How Stress Impacts Low T

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    One cause for Low T in San Diego men is something so commonplace it’s all too easily missed: stress levels. When we’re under stress, especially the kind of stress that lasts for sustained periods, our bodies are impacted in a lot of unhealthy ways, including whether our hormone levels are balanced.

    Fight or Flight

    Our bodies have a protective response to stress, often referred to as “fight or flight.” This goes back to our caveman days, when you had two choices: stay and fight off your danger, or run away. Both reactions cause a surge of adrenaline, giving your body a burst of energy to follow through with either life-saving strategy.

    Although we’ve evolved well beyond the danger of large predators, our bodies still react in the same exact way to stress, by releasing adrenaline, increasing our heart rates and delivering a spike in cortisol levels. Prolonged stress causes long-term damage; continued high levels of cortisol can affect nearly all the systems of the body in negative ways.

    Cortisol and Testosterone

    In one study, individuals with depression were found to have cortisol levels that were 68 percent higher than non-depressed individuals. These same tests found that testosterone levels were inversely proportional to cortisol levels; more cortisol meant less testosterone.

    Under normal circumstances, certain enzymes keep cortisol from impacting testosterone levels. However, long periods of prolonged cortisol production overwhelm this enzyme, and testosterone levels just can’t keep up.

    At ENERGENEX in San Diego, hormone replacement therapy is combined with lifestyle and nutritional changes to lower stress levels and promote healing, bringing your body back into balance. With stress returning to healthy levels, testosterone can once again function as it should

  2. Testosterone Therapy in Women

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    Although the San Diego medical community mainly discusses testosterone therapy in the context of treating men, there can be benefits to women seeking treatment as well. Research indicates that testosterone replacement therapy may help women who are struggling with low sex drive or other sexual dysfunction.

    Hormones: A Delicate Balance

    It’s fairly well known that hormonal imbalances can cause a lot of health issues, particularly in women. While menopause may be the primary example, women also experience hormone fluctuations as a result of their monthly cycles, which can cause mood swings. Hormones can also affect fertility, causing problems when trying to conceive. More minor health concerns, like acne, can also be a result of hormones.

    Men and women both have testosterone, although it is present at much higher levels in men. For women, as in men, reduced testosterone has a negative impact on sexual function, particularly libido. Although many doctors turn to estrogen therapy as the first line of defense, testosterone therapy may be necessary if the issue is related to low testosterone, rather than low estrogen levels, and if no other causes can be determined. Sometimes testosterone therapy can resolve symptoms of sexual dysfunction where other treatments have failed.

    Restoring Health

    It’s important to remember that there are many other factors that affect sexual function, particularly in postmenopausal women. Hormone levels can impact the desire for sex, as well as physical issues like vaginal dryness. Emotional connection with a partner is also important for women, as well as ensuring general mental and physical health.

    For San Diego women who fit these criteria and have sought typical hormone replacement therapy yet still have issues with low sex drive and fatigue, testosterone replacement therapy might be able to help. Talk with your doctor to see if this may be an option for you.