Men, how are you feeling? Are you struggling with the lack of drive you once had? Testosterone performs many roles, some of which are protecting the cardiovascular system by widening the lumen of the coronary arteries, increasing blood supply to the heart, reduces serum cholesterol and minimizes atherosclerosis, reduces high blood pressure by vasodilatation, increases fibrinolytic activity of the blood giving the capacity to oppose blood clot formation and dissolve blood clots.

Testosterone also protects against obesity and diabetes by increasing the efficacy of insulin to make glucose penetrate into the brain, the muscles, the heart and other lean tissues targets. It supports the brain and nerves by increasing blood supply and the number of connections between neurons. Bone strength and density are sustained as well as muscle mass and strength. Testosterone improves mood and memory, reduces anxiety and maintains sexual function.

The following is a list of symptoms to help you determine if you might be a candidate for bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy: a decline in general well-being, fatigue, joint pain or muscle ache, excessive sweating, decreased sex drive, exhaustion, declining mental ability, inability to focus or concentrate, feeling you have passed your peak, feeling burned out or hit rock bottom, decreased muscle strength.

If you have some of these symptoms, you may need testosterone therapy. Contact us at Balanced Wellness Medical Clinic (509) 919-4575, health@balancedwellnessmed.com, www.balancedwellnessmed.com.