Personalized Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) at WellCentric Health in Reno, NV

What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)?

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a medical treatment aimed at restoring testosterone levels in men who have low testosterone due to aging or medical conditions. This hormone is crucial for maintaining energy levels, muscle mass, bone density, and sexual function. TRT can significantly improve quality of life by addressing symptoms related to testosterone deficiency.

Personalized Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Reno, NV

At WellCentric Health in Reno, we understand the need for a local, personalized approach to health care. Unlike distant, impersonal providers, we offer the opportunity to meet and consult with our doctor face-to-face, ensuring that your TRT program is tailored specifically to your needs.

TRT Programs At WellCentric Health

1. TRT Only
If you are happy with your health and your medical care and are interested only in the benefits of TRT. This program is for you. Dr. Watson will learn what your specific goals of therapy are and provide a program that is designed for you and not the cookie-cutter program that so many impersonal TRT programs provide.

2. TRT 360
If you are interested in optimizing your health and your potential for avoiding disease in the future then a more comprehensive program is available. Dr. Watson will perform a much more thorough lab analysis, looking at physiologic processes that contribute to suboptimal function and health, and that can lead to disease state decades in the future. This is for those who want to feel and perform at their (new) best.

Benefits of TRT

  • Emotional Well-Being: Enhances mood & vigor.
  • Physical Health: Improves muscle mass, reduces fat, & supports a youthful body composition.

  • Cardiovascular Health: Lowers the risk of heart diseases.

  • Metabolic Function: Better glucose control & metabolic rate.
  • Bone Density: Strengthens bones, reducing the risk of fractures.
  • Sexual Function: Boosts libido & overall sexual health.

  • Cognitive Abilities: Sharpens memory & cognitive function.

Debunking Myths

Misinformation and myths about testosterone replacement therapy are common. Below, we address and correct some of the most prevalent misunderstandings to ensure you are fully informed:

FALSE

  • Testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men does not increase the risk of prostate cancer, and when guidelines are properly applied, testosterone treatment is safe in hypogonadal men.
  • Testosterone replacement therapy may be considered in men with a history of prostate cancer, as it is not associated with increased overall or cancer-specific mortality.

FALSE

Contrary to the previous dogma that prostatic growth is directly proportional to testosterone levels, emerging research has suggested a lack of testosterone may be a risk factor for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

The current evidence suggests that not only does testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) not worsen LUTS, but that hypogonadism itself is an important risk factor for LUTS/BPH.

Possible, but avoidable.

When testosterone is provided exogenously the brain senses that levels of testosterone are adequate and will stop sending the signal to the testes to make sperm and testosterone. The testicles may shrink in size as these manufacturing duties are no longer needed. This is avoidable with the use of a second medication that keeps the brain sending the signal to the testes to keep working.

Many men beyond child-bearing age are not concerned with this, but the option to add the second medication is yours.

Unlikely.

Some studies suggest that testosterone replacement therapy can increase anger or aggression in certain personality types or under specific conditions, while other studies find no significant effect on aggression or even a reduction in negative mood without increased aggression.

False – when properly monitored

The development of enlarged breathing tissue, or gynecomastia, occurs when too much testosterone is converted into estrogen. Estrogen is important for men, as well as for women, but not too much. This is monitored and can be prevented with herbal or pharmaceutical supplements.

Start Your Journey with TRT

Getting started with our testosterone replacement therapy program is straightforward and personalized:

  1. Call Us: Reach out to us at (775) 335-2044 to start your journey.
  2. Initial Consultation: Answer some questions to help us understand your goals.
  3. Lab Tests: Dr. Watson will order necessary lab tests to guide your customized treatment plan.
  4. Personal Consultation: Meet Dr. Watson to discuss your lab results and begin your tailored TRT program.