Treating Low Testosterone Properly

St Pete Urology in Florida offers a comprehensive and compassionate patient-centered approach to men with urological problems. We also listen and respond to the mental health problems related to the conditions we treat. Our experienced doctors know their work and efficiently diagnose and treat ailments with a focus on restoring and improving the overall health of the patients. For an all-inclusive, focused, safe and effective treatment of men’s issues, St Pete Urology leads the way.

How do we deal with men’s health and mental health problems?

At St Pete Urology we recognize that mental health problems can be closely interlinked with urological problems such as erectile dysfunction, low testosterone and enlarged prostate. We have tailored our screening, diagnostic and treatment procedures to also respond to the mental health needs of our patients. We take a leadership role in men’s health by treating a patient’s visit to our clinic as an opportunity to comprehensively assess his overall health.

For men suffering from the effects of low testosterone, we follow a biopsychosocial approach that goes beyond testosterone replacement therapy. For instance, we engage in distress screening and ask brief questions on relevant life domains such as work, substance use, relationship and sexual function to help us identify men with mental health problems. We also endeavor to build close and cordial relationships with our clients, which enable us to treat their urological problems while also acting as their gateway to mental care services through appropriate referrals.

Excellence in treating low testosterone

At St Pete Urology, we strive to ensure that your visit is as convenient as possible. We keep all the procedures for diagnosis and treatment of urologic disorders, from urologic consultation to testing and treatment, under the same roof. The availability of the latest diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, Ureteroscopy and cytoscopy, urodynamic studies, PSA, blood tests, urinalysis with culture, among others, makes us a reliable clinic for all types of urological issues. And because of our capacity to deliver accurate and timely results for testosterone tests, we offer a safe and more effective place to treat low testosterone.

What are the symptoms of low testosterone?

Also called Andropause or Hypogonadism, low serum testosterone is a condition affecting about 39 percent of all men who are 45 years old or older. Its prevalence increases with age and studies have shown that its incidence increases from roughly 20 percent in men older than 60 to 30 percent of men older than 70 and to 50 percent of men older than 80. When serum testosterone drops below the normal range, the following symptoms may occur:

1. Diminished energy levels or fatigue.
2. Reduced libido or a drop in sex drive.
3. Sexual dysfunction characterized by weak erections or fewer erections.
4. Increased body fat or weight gain.
5. Reduced muscle mass.
6. Decreased bone strength.
7. Loss of body hair.
8. Depressed mood.
9. Hot flushes and sweats.

Low-T is diagnosed based on the symptoms and on blood tests measuring the amount of testosterone. This is why it is important to go to a clinic managed by a urologist and where low-T levels can be measured correctly.

At St Pete Urology, we are proud of our comprehensive and innovative diagnostic and treatment options for low testosterone. We follow a guideline approach to ensure that we have correctly identified patients with low-T and to guarantee that we do not miss a diagnosis. We also monitor our patients closely enough to be able to check for other related issues, including mental health problems. And when we find a patient whose testosterone is low, we order more tests to check for any underlying causes. So when you visit St Pete Urology, you can be sure that your diagnosis and treatment of low testosterone will be safe, effective and the best you can possibly get. For more information, visit the “St Pete Urology” site.