Sexual Health Treatments for Men
At Ontario Regenerative Medicine, we help you rediscover a life of strength, balance, and vitality.
Are Sexual Health Treatments right for me?
Ontario Regenerative Medicine offers personalized treatments for men’s sexual health, addressing low libido and erectile dysfunction through advanced therapies like Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Regain confidence and improve overall well-being.
Are you experiencing…
✔ …low libido or reduced sexual desire?
✔ …erectile dysfunction or difficulty maintaining an erection?
✔ …chronic fatigue or decreased energy levels?
✔ …mood changes, such as increased irritability or depression?
At ORM, we can help with sexual health treatments such as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
While the transition from feeling youthful to feeling old seems swift in your mind, in reality, the biological transition happens very gradually. Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a program to restore the testosterone levels in your body that have declined due to the aging process. When your testosterone levels are returned to an optimized level, you will experience all the benefits that are associated with the testosterone levels of your youth.
When you visit Ontario Regenerative Medicine for your Testosterone Replacement treatment, we will review the results of your blood test with you, discuss the treatment and address any questions you may have.
If you are a candidate for pellet therapy, we will do a small procedure under local to insert testosterone pellets. These are placed through a microscopic incision into the thin fat layer under the skin of the buttock. The pellets are the size of a grain of rice and will slowly release Bioidentical Testosterone over the next 3 to 4 months. The use of pellets creates a constant level of testosterone and eliminates the fluctuations related to other modalities of testosterone replacement.
Occasionally we will recommend intramuscular injections of testosterone if the insertion of pellets is not possible. We will administer the testosterone treatment directly into your gluteal muscle on a weekly basis.
As a patient of ORM, we will facilitate repeat blood work throughout the year and modify your dosing as required. All patients are enrolled in an annual program and undergo ongoing medical assessment and blood work to adjust hormone dosing and ensure your best quality of life. Patients are required to attend these follow up appointments so we can monitor their progress and testosterone levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is testosterone?
Testosterone is a hormone produced in the body that begins to increase during puberty and begins to decline around age 30. Improved testosterone levels will result in higher energy levels, improved muscle mass, less intraabdominal fat, improved bone density, improved mood, increased libido, improved sleep quality and mental clarity.
What are the benefits of TRT?
There are a multitude of benefits men can enjoy with Testosterone Replacement Therapy, including the following:
- More energy
- Increased libido
- Enhanced muscle mass
- Better mood
- Leaner body
- Less intraabdominal fat
- Prevention of neurologic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Mental clarity
If you are ready to realize the benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy for yourself, contact Ontario Regenerative Medicine or use the contact form below to schedule your consultation.
What are signs and symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency (TD) and/or Late On-set Hypogonadism (LOH)?
- Increased fatigue
- Increase in depression and anger
- Decrease in lean body mass
- Decrease in muscle volume and strength
- Decrease in body hair
- Changes in mood
- Decrease in cognition
- Decrease in spatial orientation
- Decreased bone mineral density
- Diminished sexual desire and erectile quality
What are risks associated with low testosterone?
Low Testosterone can increase the risk of certain conditions including the following:
- Sarcopenia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis-related fractures
- Poor prognosis for prostate cancer
- Diabetes mellitus
Am I candidate for Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Those looking to undergo Testosterone Replacement Therapy are men who are experiencing some or all of the following:
- Low energy levels
- Decrease libido
- Decreased stamina
- Significant weight gain
- Loss of muscle mass
- Have decreased testosterone production / levels (determined by appropriate medical testing)
What are the side effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
During your consultation at Ontario Regenerate Medicine, we will detail the risks and benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The impact of TRT is based on your unique presentation of symptoms, body chemistry, and medical history.
How much testosterone will I be given?
The dose of the testosterone you will be prescribed will be determined by a number of factors. In order to determine the therapeutically effective dose for you and your needs, we will inquire about your symptoms and health history. We will also require blood work to be completed in order to determine your candidacy for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. After beginning treatment, you will need to return to the clinic for routine follow-up visits so that we can make any necessary adjustments to your dosage based on your reports and additional testing.
How much does Testosterone Replacement Therapy cost?
Your TRT plan is tailored to you and your goals. As such, the cost for Testosterone Replacement Therapy will also be unique to you. After your private consultation, you will be provided with a breakdown of costs for your treatment based on your specified plan.
What are the different methods of testosterone delivery?
ORAL:
- Requires daily administration
- First-pass effect (pharmacological phenomenon in which a medication undergoes metabolism at a specific location in the body and decreases the active drug’s concentration upon reaching systemic circulation or its site of action)
- May cause GI upset or nausea
- Not as effective as other methods
- Methyltestosterone can sometimes cause hepatotoxicity, for instance elevated liver enzymes, cholestatic jaundice, peliosis hepatis, hepatomas, and hepatocellular carcinoma, with extended use
- With buccal/sublingual forms, must be dosed 3x per day
TRANSDERMAL:
- Requires daily or twice daily administration
- Avoids first-pass metabolism by the liver
- Can cause skin irritation
- Some individuals are unable to properly absorb
- Blood levels will vary
- Possible transfer to others through skin-to-skin contact
INJECTABLE:
- Weekly or biweekly administration.
- Inconsistent, fluctuating levels, creating a “roller coaster” effect.
- Hormone level rapidly increases.
- Injection causes some pain.
- Some individuals may have allergic reaction to carrier oils
PELLET:
- Difficult to adjust the dose
- Administered every few months
- Steady, stable hormone levels over time
- Some pain with insertion
- Possibility of extrusion
- Activity restrictions after procedure
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We treat our patients for their unique needs and symptoms, rather than simply viewing lab results. We go beyond the numbers to alleviate our patient’s symptoms and get them back to living the lives they want to live.
