Drugs for increasing testosterone: a review of drugs

Testosterone is the main hormone in the body of a man, on which the level of functionality of almost all systems and organs depends.If the amount of this hormone is reduced for some reason, negative consequences are inevitable, and the quality of life will deteriorate significantly.Normally, the adult male testosterone level is 11-33 nmol / l, and with the decrease of this indicator, after a short time a person begins to feel changes in health.

The testosterone hormone level can be raised to the desired values ​​and stabilized when it is lowered, but the measures should be taken only under the supervision of the doctor.There are a number of drugs that are used to increase testosterone - a specific choice will be made by a specialist based on the results of the examinations.

Table of contents: Testosterone lowering - signs and consequences Hormone replacement therapy - drug review Homo-replacement therapy for men and women Drugs for stimulating testosterone production

Decreased testosterone levels - signs and possible consequences

Statistically,Negative impact on the health of men at any age:

• if the uterus develops a male fetus and hasA lack of testosterone, this can lead to violations of the process of laying the genitals;
• in boys, the lack of the hormone in question leads to a delay in sexual development and insufficient expression of secondary sexual characteristics.By the way, this development provokes the emergence of problems in the psycho-emotional plane - the teenager closes in himself, he has complexes;
• for adult men testosterone plays a crucial role in sexual activity, the hormone regulates the functioning of the immune system and affects the work of the brain.With testosterone deficiency, all these systems begin to work with disorders.

If an adult male produces insufficient testosterone, the following changes may be present:

• impotence and in some cases infertility;
• gynecomastia( the breast of a man increases and becomes similar to that of a woman);
• muscle tissue is replaced with fat;
• physical activity is rapidly declining;
• sex drive is at a low level;
• has a history of depression and apathy.

If such changes were noted at an early stage of their progression, then with the help of correctly selected therapy it will be possible not only to prevent their development, but also to restore the normal level of testosterone.A man will have to see a doctor andrologist or an endocrinologist, they will examine the patient in a medical institution, take a blood test to determine the true level of the hormone in question.

Hormone replacement therapy - drug review

The doctor, after clarifying the diagnosis, will definitely appoint a man to therapy to increase testosterone levels.If we talk about drugs that are used in hormone replacement therapy, then each of them has its own characteristics and methods of application.

Androgel

This medication is a gel for external use.Apply the gel to the clean and dry skin of the abdomen or forearms once a day.The amount of money for one procedure should not exceed 10 grams.Absorbed Androgel very quickly - literally in 3-5 minutes the patient can get dressed, without fear of staining clothes.

Androgel can be used for a fairly long period - it has a soft, gentle effect on the body, is not addictive and has virtually no contraindications.

Andriol

Produced in tablet form, maybe in the form of capsules - they are used inside.This drug is well tolerated by patients, does not adversely affect the production of the body's own testosterone, almost does not cause side effects and can be used to treat patients of different ages.

Andriol is actively used not only to increase the level of testosterone, it is included in the therapy with climacteric changes, infertility( certain forms of pathology), impotence of endocrine etiology, eunuchoidism, post-stroke syndrome.

Nebido

The preparation is an oily solution for intramuscular injection.It has a prolonged action, so injections are extremely rare - no more than 1 time in three months.

Sustanon 250

Represents a complex of four varieties of testosterone, available as a solution for injections.The presented drug is well tolerated by patients, does not provoke the development of any side effects and can be used to treat the primary form of testosterone deficiency and acquired.

Injections are done once every 7-10 days.

Homo-replacement therapy for testosterone deficiency for men and women

In some cases, the lack of testosterone is diagnosed not only in men but also in women - in this case, the doctor will select medicines that can have therapeutic effect for patients of both sexes.

Omnadren

The drug belongs to the group of prolonged, can be administered to the patient no more than once in 30 days, injections are done intramuscularly.

If Omnadren is used to treat men, it will have a positive effect on potency and sexual desire.Most often this drug is used for men's menopause, eurychidism, infertility, post-stroke syndrome, pituitary nanism, Adison's disease.

In women, omandrene has an antiestrogenic effect and has established itself as an effective remedy for benign and / or malignant tumors of the uterus, ovaries, mammary glands - the drug stops the growth of the tumor.Often, the drug presented is included in complex therapy for the diagnosis of endometriosis.

Testosterone propionate

Injectable solution that can be injected into the body intramuscularly or subcutaneously.Schedule of injections - 2-3 times a week for a maximum of 2 months.

For men, the drug is a stimulant of sexual desire, sperm production, development of secondary sexual characteristics.

In women, Testosterone propionate has been used in the treatment of myomas, malignant tumors of internal genital organs and mammary glands, endometriosis.

Drugs to stimulate the development of their own testosterone

After the examination of the patient, the doctor himself will decide on the most effective drug choice.Most often, those patients who develop their own testosterone, but in insufficient quantities, turn to specialists for help.And in this case, drugs will be prescribed to stimulate the development of their own hormone.Such medicines consist of natural components, that is why they not only cope with the "assigned task", but also improve blood circulation in pelvic organs and strengthen the tone of blood vessels.

Drugs that serve as stimuli for the production of their own testosterone include:

• Arimatest;
• Evo-Test;
• Parity;
• Animal Test;
• Tribulus;
• VitriX;
• Cyclo-Bolan.

Please note: specified medications are not considered hormonal, but this does not mean that they can be taken without consulting specialists.These funds have a number of contraindications, can trigger the development of side effects - the selection of a specific drug and the appointment should be made by a doctor.

Treatment of testosterone deficiency is carried out under the supervision of an andrologist or endocrinologist, the success of the "event" depends not only on the professionalism of the doctors, but also on the correctness of their use.Since almost all medicines are classified as hormonal, independent treatment can lead to the development of severe complications.

Tsygankova Yana Aleksandrovna, medical reviewer, therapeutist of the highest qualification category.