INTRODUCTION:

The following article encircles all the aspects of testosterone, it’s effects and the causes of deficiency of testosterone, and all the facts that one should know before buying testosterone in the UK. 

TESTOSTERONE:

Testosterone is the sex hormone found primarily in the males and also known as anabolic steroid. In male testosterone plays a vital role in development of male reproductive system such as testicular maturation and prostate this comes under the category of primary sexual characteristics. And it also regulates the other sexual characteristics such as increased muscular content, increase bone density, sex drive (libido) and hairs on body.

CAUSES OF LOW LEVELS OF TESTOSTERONE:

There are some situations under which one’s testosterone levels are less than the optimum range, such a situation is termed as testosterone deficiency syndrome or ow testosterone, when the amount of testosterone is less than 300 Nano-grams per deciliter it is labelled as low testosterone. Different causes for low levels of testosterone are as follows:

  1. Obesity
  2. Aging
  3. Infections
  4. Auto-immune diseases
  5. Chemotherapy
  6. Prolong exposure to radiations
  7. Damaged testicles
  8. Removed testicles due to cancer
  9. Hormonal deficiency due to pituitary gland malfunctioning
  10. Syndromes such as Noonan syndrome and klienfelter syndrome
  11. Certain medications such as anti-depressants and narcotics
  12. High blood pressures
  13. Uncontrolled diabetes
  14. High levels of cholesterol

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY:

Sign and symptoms that are linked with deficiency of testosterone are as follows and one may experience one or combination of symptoms and timely diagnosis and early management is the key to cure the situation and ensure a healthy life style. Deficiency comprises of combination of non-specific and specific symptoms and they are as follows: 

  • Feeling of malaise and un-wellness 
  • Inability to focus
  • Forgetfulness
  • Reduced lean muscle mass
  • Low energy and depressed feelings
  • Mood fluctuations (feeling of tiredness and sadness)
  • Less endurance and strength in the body
  • Low sexual desire (low libido or sex drive)
  • Erectile dysfunction

INCIDENCE AMONG MALES:

Low levels of testosterone are more common in elderly men or men with co-morbidities such as obesity or diabetes or one with high levels of cholesterol, in young men the incidence is as low as 1% but in over age men the occurrence is more than 50%. 

MEDICAL OPTIONS TO TREAT TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY:

Testosterone replacement therapy is advised by the doctors to Increase Testosterone level; different dosage forms are available which will be discussed in the following headings.

AVAILABLE FORMS:

Testosterone is available in the following forms to be administered and one can opt according to the treatment plan and as per client’s feasibility, there are five different ways to administer testosterone and they are as listed below:

  • TRANSDERMAL:

It includes the topical type of medication in the form of gels, ointments, creams and patches. It is advised to apply the topical application and cover it with the dressing to ensure maximum penetration of the medication through the skin.

  • INJECTABLE FORM:

It includes the injectable form of medicines and they are of two types: short acting and long acting medicines. The injection is applied at two points intra-muscularly into the muscles and into the skin intra-dermal or under the skin that is sub-dermal. They are given on the weekly basis, or on alternate weeks and or monthly.

  • BUCCALY OR ORAL:

The buccal dose is in the form of a muco-adhesive patch placed along- side the gums, usually placed above the canines or the front teeth known as incisors, it is like a pill but it is allowed to slowly dis-integrate in the oral cavity to ensure a slow release of medicine over a period of 12 hours. Slow release imposes less damage to the liver and fewer harmful effects.

  • PELLETS:

Testosterone pellets are placed under the skin and is placed via a surgical procedure. Firstly, local anesthesia is administered to numb the area, buttock or hip area with adequate fatty tissues is preferred and pellet allows slow release of medicine over a span of three months to six months.

  • INTRANASAL:

In this form of administration, the medicine is in the form of a testosterone gel and taken via nose and gel is applied into the nostrils and usually taken thrice a day and is absorbed through the nasal mucosa.

THINGS TO BE KEPT IN MIND:

Before taking testosterone to compensate for the deficiency one must know and understand the below stated pros and cons of the therapy;

  • One must know and comprehend the side effects associated with the therapy in includes both the general side effects and the serious health risks involved such as prostate cancer.
  • Proper visits to the doctor during the treatment procedure to cater for the situations such as eythrocytosis in which abnormal increase in hemoglobin land hematocrit levels is there and to test for the levels of prostate-specific antigen to rule out any associated risk of prostate cancer. 
  • Fertility concerns after the therapy as it diminishes sperm production and the quality of the semen, and this can last for month and even years after the discontinuation of the treatment.
  • Selecting the best suited treatment plan for yourself, either you want injections or daily dosing or weekly dosing all the aspects should be discussed and best suited plan should be opted.
  • Proper follow ups to check for the testosterone and red blood cells levels.

ADVERSE EFFECTS:

Harmful effects of testosterone are as follows:

  1. Difficulty while passing urine
  2. Male pattern hair loss
  3. Gynecomastia
  4. Acne
  5. Enlarged prostate
  6. Localized allergy in the form of rash, itch and urticaria at the site of topical application.
  7. Hematoma formation at the site of pellet and sub-dermal patch placement.
  8. Bruising, pain and swelling at the injection site.
  9. Erythrocytosis (abnormal high hemoglobin)
  10. Abnormal sperm production
  11. Early onset of puberty
  12. Some cases of heart attack and stroke have also been reported

CONCLUSION:

People across the globe Buy Testosterone UK for a number of already discussed reasons but one should always consult a proper physician and a proper treatment pan should be planned and followed to address the cause along with ensuring minimum adverse effects.

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