Testosterone
Optimization
What is Testosterone Optimization Therapy (TOT)?
Testosterone Optimization Therapy (TOT) is not just a fancier way of saying Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). TRT is exactly what it sounds like, giving patients with symptoms of low T some testosterone to replenish low levels. The typical, one-size-fits-all method used for TRT for decades has been 1 shot every 1-2 weeks. For some men, this works out okay, but for most men, these outdated protocols leaves much to be desired.
The core principle of TOT is not only keeping testosterone at optimal levels for symptom relief, but also for the overall health & longevity benefits. Traditionally, medical professionals are taught not to treat low testosterone until levels are 300 or below, but there is an abundance of research linking suboptimal testosterone levels (800 or below) with increased risk of multiple chronic diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s.
Our Approach
At Handbook Health, we believe that keeping optimal levels of testosterone is vital to preventing age-related decline & diseases commonly seen in men.
These are our goals:
Stability:
Keep Testosterone levels optimal year around
Individualized Treatment
No-one has the same health goals, personal lifestyle, or biology to assume that one protocol will work for everyone
Safe, Routinely Monitored Care
We’re not here to hand out supernatural levels of testosterone.
We’re here to treat the many men 30 years old and up who are struggling with symptoms of low T and want to improve their overall health & wellbeing.
Signs of Low Testosterone
Increased aches & pains
Fatigue and exhaustion
Decrease in muscular strength & recovery
Depression, Anxiety
Forgetfulness, Memory issues
Decrease in sexual desire, performance
Rapid hair loss or thinning
Increased belly fat, inability to lose weight
Many more..
Treatment Options:
Injection Therapy:
Injection therapy is the traditional method of TRT. Very effective when protocol is individualized.
Topical Therapy:
Topical therapy is our least invasive treatment option.
Pellet Therapy:
Pellet therapy is the most convenient treatment option. One painless procedure every 6 months gives stable T levels year around without using needles or creams.
