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If you’ve been feeling tired, unfocused, less motivated, or not quite like yourself, low testosterone may be one possible factor. For eligible patients, t estosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be a clinician-guided option to help address symptoms associated with low testosterone. At AlphaMD, ca...

Unfortunately, many veterans and active members find themselves left behind when it comes to access to affordable testosterone therapy. We're discussing how we will improve access to care for active military and veterans, and why we feel it is important. TRT is a major therapy that can improve the...

At AlphaMD, we believe every patient deserves to feel their best — especially those who’ve given so much for others. That’s why we’re proud to share the story of Daniel, a U.S. military veteran whose life was transformed by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). “I Didn’t Realize How Far I’d Slippe...

Long-Term TRT and Muscle Strength: What Testosterone Injections Can and Cannot Do Testosterone replacement therapy may help men with clinically diagnosed testosterone deficiency increase lean body mass, preserve muscle, and improve strength over time. However, TRT is not a shortcut to muscle growth,...

Testosterone replacement therapy can improve symptoms of clinically diagnosed testosterone deficiency, but it can also significantly reduce sperm production. Men who want children now or in the future should discuss fertility before beginning TRT - not after difficulty conceiving develops. The cent...

Testosterone injections and topical testosterone can both raise testosterone levels in men with clinically diagnosed hypogonadism. Neither method is automatically best for every patient. Injections generally provide more predictable dosing, require less frequent administration, and eliminate the ri...

Testosterone replacement therapy can produce meaningful changes in men who have symptoms of testosterone deficiency and consistently low testosterone levels. The most commonly reported improvements involve libido, energy, motivation, strength, exercise recovery, and body composition. However, TRT r...

Short answer: Intramuscular testosterone injections go into the muscle, while subcutaneous testosterone injections go into the fatty tissue just under the skin. Both methods can be effective for testosterone replacement therapy when prescribed, taught, and monitored by a qualified clinician. The rig...

Handling Missed TRT Doses, Travel Mishaps & Scheduling Slip-Ups Like a Pro We’ve all been there: life gets chaotic, your schedule goes sideways, and suddenly—you realize you forgot your testosterone injection. Maybe you’re staring at your calendar in a panic. Maybe you're mid-scroll on Reddit, readi...

When it comes to understanding hormone health—especially testosterone—two terms often come up: free testosterone and total testosterone. While they sound similar, these two measurements tell us different things about how testosterone functions in your body . Knowing the difference between free and ...

How does Telemedicine compliance current work with the live rules, laws, and regulations evolving in healthcare today? Both the DEA and HHS extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled substances until December 31, 2024 as of their statement released on September 29.   https:...

Rethinking the 300 ng/dL Cutoff for Testosterone Deficiency in Men 20-44 Years Old Abstract Purpose:  There is an age-related decline in male testosterone production. It is therefore surprising that young men are evaluated for testosterone deficiency with the same cutoff of 300 ng/dL that was develo...

Viagra Lowers the Risk of Alzheimer’s by Almost 70%, Study Finds Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It is expected to affect 16 million Americans by 2050. The hallmarks of AD are amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Efforts to develop new drugs tha...