Men’s Health

The aging process for men begins much earlier than many people realize. Testosterone levels in men begin to decline in their late 20’s and continue throughout adulthood. Around mid-age many men find themselves living in the throes of daily discomforts brought on by andropause such as weight gain, erectile dysfunction, irritability, and constant fatigue.

And the truth is that while declining hormone levels are largely to blame for the stubborn side effects of the aging process, with help from Drs. Anita Petruzzelli and Tatiana Fleischman at Preventative Wellness MD, men no longer have to face the facts and put their desire to feel their very best on the backburner simply because at Preventative Wellness MD, feeling the best you can possibly feel is a reality.

Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Men

• Increased body fat
• Hair loss or thinning hair
• Mood swings
• Low or no sexual desire
• Sleeplessness
• Decreased muscle mass
• Low energy
• Erectile dysfunction
• Inability to concentrate

Sexual Wellness for Men

• Libido
  • Declining hormone levels, medical conditions, medications, and stress can affect both libido and erectile function.
  • It is important to check testosterone levels to determine if low levels are the cause of decreased sex drive.
  • Testosterone pellets can improve libido due to low testosterone levels.
    • Pellet therapy involves implantation of bioidentical testosterone pellets into the fatty tissue under the skin in a simple in-office procedure.
    • Pellets are approximately the size of a TicTac and are placed under local anesthesia in an area where you would get an injection in the upper buttocks through an incision approximately 3-4 mm in size.
    • Pellets dissolve slowly over a 3-5 month period of time and mimic your body’s release of natural hormones.
    • They are convenient and superior to topical gels
    • In addition to increased sex drive, you can also experience improved mood, drive, focus, and improved body composition.
• Erectile Function
  • While testosterone replacement can improve libido, erectile issues may still persist due to changes in vascular or blood flow associated with medical conditions and aging.
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra can help erectile quality and can be used in conjunction with testosterone.
  • If the combination of testosterone replacement and phosphodiesterase inhibitors does not provide an adequate erection, compounded injectable penile therapy can be used to achieve satisfactory erectile quality.

Solutions for Improving Men’s Health

At Preventative Wellness MD, Drs. Anita Petruzzelli and Tatiana Fleischman are specially trained and certified in integrative medicine and offer a variety of therapies including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to help men gain hormone balance, experience optimal health, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

When you visit Preventative Wellness MD, your practitioner will spend an hour or more consulting with you during your initial visit reviewing symptoms, lab results, medical history, and lifestyle factors. With this information, your practitioner will develop a treatment plan that fits your unique lifestyle and incorporate therapies that promote natural healing, such as balanced nutrition, stress management, and detoxification along with cutting-edge therapies to restore maximal function, like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Contact Preventative Wellness MD today to get started!