The Medical Minute with Fort Lauderdale Bioidentical Hormones Expert Dr. Jeffrey Thackrey
High Testosterone Levels in Men Linked to Heart Disease
Testosterone is an anabolic steroid – a hormone that regulates protein retention in the body, to improve muscle mass and bone density. The male sex hormone is synthesized by cholesterol and is produced by the testes. Testosterone levels typically peak in a man’s late 20’s, early 30’s, and gradually decline at an average rate of 2 percent each year. The primary concern for men experiencing symptoms of andropause – the male menopause - is waning levels of testosterone. For most men, testosterone declines naturally with age; however, in some cases, Low-T isn’t the issue. Most middle-aged men using bioidentical hormones are doing so to kick start testosterone production; on the flipside, bioidentical hormone therapy may also help men with abnormally high levels of testosterone.
Studies suggest that men over the age of 65 with too much testosterone have an increased risk of heart disease. Other risks associated with excess testosterone include:
- Low sperm count
- Impotence
- Liver disease
- Aggressive behavior
- Shrinking testicles
- Heart muscle damage
- Insomnia
- Acne
Testosterone is a critical component of a man’s overall health. It’s important for men to know where their levels are at, especially for men over the age of 45. Hormone testing is the only way to know for sure if hormone levels are balanced. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of testosterone imbalance, such as low libido, fatigue, sleep difficulty, weight gain, muscle loss, erectile dysfunction and impotence, it would be in your best interest to have your hormone levels evaluated by a physician.
Interested in learning more about testosterone and men's health?
Any men living in the South Florida area are welcome to attend my FREE seminar on bioidentical hormone therapy. I will discuss testosterone how a combination of bioidentical hormones and customized nutrition and fitness regimens can relieve symptoms of andropause and help men get their edge back. Click here for more information on this event or find a local bioidentical hormone therapy seminar in your area.
About Fort Lauderdale Bioidentical Hormones Expert, Jeffrey Thackrey, M.D.
