Testosterone

For men and women seeking to optimize their metabolic health, fortify their immune system, sustain their sexual vitality, support their joint health, build and maintain muscle mass and healthy body composition, maintaining hormone levels and balance plays a pivotal role in expanding health-span along with lifespan. Bio-identical testosterone replacement therapy, leveraging bio-identical hormone pellets, can play an important role as part of a holistic anti-aging health strategy.

Bio-identical testosterone pellets are small, custom-compounded cylinders containing pure testosterone, mirroring the molecular structure of hormones naturally produced by men and women. Administered subcutaneously, typically in the hip area, these pellets offer a sustained release of testosterone over an extended period. Women, typically visit Regenesis at 106-day intervals and men visit at 165-day intervals for renewal of their hormone pellets. Before starting testosterone replacement therapy as well as annually, or earlier if indicated during therapy, Regenesis performs an body composition analysis and an extensive lab panel (typically covered by insurance) to confirm metabolic health, healthy hormone levels, and to ensure proper testosterone dosing.

Following insertion, hormone pellets gradually dissolve, releasing testosterone into the bloodstream. This controlled release mimics the body's natural hormone secretion, optimizing physiological functions without the rollercoaster effects commonly experienced with synthetic hormones. Metabolic health, a cornerstone of overall well-being, reaps significant rewards from this sustained release of bio-identical testosterone. Balanced hormone levels contribute to efficient metabolism, aiding in weight management and energy regulation. Optimized testosterone levels bolster immune function, enhancing the body's ability to ward off infections and illnesses. Also, importantly, testosterone levels play an important role in joint health and contribute to tissue regeneration to sustain joint healthy function. For this reason, at Regenesis we often perform lab and body composition analysis in assessing patients for Stem Cell and other regenerative procedures to ensure their metabolic health will support rather than hinder procedures to reduce joint pain and restore healthy joint function.

For patients seeking improved sexual heath, we also review extensive patient lab panels to ensure patient metabolic health supports healthy function. Where appropriate we recommend bio-identical testosterone pellets to revitalize patient sexual health.

Hormone levels play a key role in sustaining youthful libido and sexual function. By addressing hormonal imbalances, individuals often report heightened satisfaction and intimacy in their relationships.

In terms of body composition, testosterone plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density and muscle mass, thereby promoting joint stability and resilience. As a result, patients seeking a longer health span can include testosterone pellets as part of their strategy to retain mobility and reduced risk of age-related joint ailments.

Without hormone replacement therapy, testosterone levels naturally decline with age, impacting both men and women. At age 30, men typically have total testosterone levels averaging 625 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) and ranging from 300 to 1,000 ng/dL of blood while women have lower testosterone levels, usually between 15 to 70 ng/dL. However, by age 55, men typically experience a decline in testosterone levels by approximately 1% per year, with levels dropping to around 25 percent to 475 ng/dL. Similarly, women's testosterone levels tend to decrease as they age, albeit at a slower rate. At Regenesis we measure the metabolic health of our patients tracking total testosterone, free testosterone and available testosterone. We also monitor their body composition with the goal of optimizing their overall health and with an eye to improving outcomes for patients seeking to sustain or restore healthy joint function via our regenerative procedures using their stem cells and/or platelet rich plasma.

While traditional medicine is typically concerned with evaluating hormone levels in terms of normal levels by age, the precipitous decline in testosterone levels that occur between age 20 and 60 can be counterproductive for those seeking to extend their health span to match their lifespan. At Regenesis, we seek to put more life in our patients’ years. As such, we find that sustaining healthy testosterone levels within a program that monitors patient metabolic health and body composition is a cornerstone to improved patient joint health, muscular skeletal health, immune system function and quality of life.

In essence, bio-identical testosterone replacement therapy with hormone pellets transcends legacy approaches to aging and metabolic health. At Regenesis we offer this holistic solution to hormone imbalances while unlocking myriad benefits for healthy longevity. We do this without contracts and at a fee starting at $380 for women and $700 for men.