Dr. Karron Power Says Testosterone Replacement Therapy Benefits The Right Men
/EINPresswire.com/ San Francisco specialist Dr. Power says that increased quality of life, improved attitudes and better personal relationships are seen when optimal male testosterone levels are restored and carefully monitored." She says that her own husband has benefited from the therapy.
"The most important thing to know about male testosterone replacement therapy is that it's not a 'locker room drug'," says Dr. Karron Power, who practices in San Francisco and Corte Madera, CA. "When appropriate for the patient, testosterone therapy is administered as part of an overall treatment. "It's not all about libido or building muscle mass," says Dr. Power. "The most significant effect is improvement of a man's outlook on life - not just the absence of depression, but an improved attitude, optimism, and ambition."
Dr. Power says that men with diminished testosterone levels exhibit statistically higher mortality rates. "Common complaints among men with low testosterone include depression, lack of motivation, and a feeling that they've 'lost their edge.' Testosterone replacement therapy for the right patient can improve a man's mood, sense of optimism and engagement with life and relationships," she says.
According to Dr. Power, testosterone levels start to diminish for most men sometime during their 30's. "By age 50 most, but not all men have suboptimal levels of testosterone. Men usually don't notice the changes in their attitude, mood, libido or other physical effects until they are down to about 50% of their optimal level."
Dr. Power says that women often express concern about the idea of a husband or boyfriend undergoing testosterone therapy, fearful that the man will become overly demanding sexually or that their partner might cheat on them. But she says that testosterone therapy has been very beneficial for her own husband, Oliver and that the therapy has helped to improve their relationship.
"Starting at age 38 to 44 I experienced a progressive mental and physical decline," says Oliver, 47. "My energy levels really dropped, I became listless and was losing interest in doing the things I used to enjoy like skiing, mountain biking and tennis. None of these activities seemed worth the effort any more. I gained weight even though I still forced myself to go to the gym 3 times a week and my diet stayed the same. I was sleeping more, but feeling less rested when I woke up. I developed a litany of aches and pains that dogged me all day long. I lost interest in family activities and was easily irritated. I became unresponsive emotionally and my libido sagged. I started drinking more. I just became overwhelmed with running my business."
"Since undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, I started exercising more regularly, and more importantly I now have the energy and desire to do so," says Oliver. I lost weight and gained back muscle mass, and the quality of my sleep improved. I became more optimistic and more energetic."
Dr. Power says that testosterone may be administered by injection, topical creams or with dissolving pills, but for several reasons she believes that the injection method is best. She counsels her patients on the available choices and allows each to decide what is right for himself. Dr. Power says that she takes a conservative approach, bringing most patients to a higher but moderate level, and if they are doing well, the levels can be adjusted as may be appropriate in each case.
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About Dr. Power
Karron Power, MD, MPH is board certified under the American Board of Preventive Medicine and is a board diplomat with the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the International Hormone Society, the California Academy of Preventive Medicine, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Power graduated from UCSF Medical School and earned a Master's degree in Public Health with an Environmental Health focus from UC Berkeley. Dr. Power has internship, residency, and fellowship training in Internal Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Power received a Bachelor's degree in Biology cum laude from Whittier College in 1992. She earned a Master's degree in Public Health with an Environmental Health focus from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating from the University of California, San Francisco Medical School in 1996, she served as Research Fellow in Dermatology. Dr. Power completed internship, residency, and fellowship programs in Internal Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and then pursued further training in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Power is a past Scholar of the Occupational Physicians' Foundation and the John Stauffer Science Foundation. She has received awards from the Air Resources Board of California and from the Thai Research Foundation for her research in Environmental Medicine. Dr. Power is medical director of the Marin Laser Center and continues to serve as a research physician at the UCSF Human Exposure Laboratory, and as a medical-legal expert in environmental exposure and disease.
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Doctor's P.R. & Medical News
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"The most important thing to know about male testosterone replacement therapy is that it's not a 'locker room drug'," says Dr. Karron Power, who practices in San Francisco and Corte Madera, CA. "When appropriate for the patient, testosterone therapy is administered as part of an overall treatment. "It's not all about libido or building muscle mass," says Dr. Power. "The most significant effect is improvement of a man's outlook on life - not just the absence of depression, but an improved attitude, optimism, and ambition."
Dr. Power says that men with diminished testosterone levels exhibit statistically higher mortality rates. "Common complaints among men with low testosterone include depression, lack of motivation, and a feeling that they've 'lost their edge.' Testosterone replacement therapy for the right patient can improve a man's mood, sense of optimism and engagement with life and relationships," she says.
According to Dr. Power, testosterone levels start to diminish for most men sometime during their 30's. "By age 50 most, but not all men have suboptimal levels of testosterone. Men usually don't notice the changes in their attitude, mood, libido or other physical effects until they are down to about 50% of their optimal level."
Dr. Power says that women often express concern about the idea of a husband or boyfriend undergoing testosterone therapy, fearful that the man will become overly demanding sexually or that their partner might cheat on them. But she says that testosterone therapy has been very beneficial for her own husband, Oliver and that the therapy has helped to improve their relationship.
"Starting at age 38 to 44 I experienced a progressive mental and physical decline," says Oliver, 47. "My energy levels really dropped, I became listless and was losing interest in doing the things I used to enjoy like skiing, mountain biking and tennis. None of these activities seemed worth the effort any more. I gained weight even though I still forced myself to go to the gym 3 times a week and my diet stayed the same. I was sleeping more, but feeling less rested when I woke up. I developed a litany of aches and pains that dogged me all day long. I lost interest in family activities and was easily irritated. I became unresponsive emotionally and my libido sagged. I started drinking more. I just became overwhelmed with running my business."
"Since undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, I started exercising more regularly, and more importantly I now have the energy and desire to do so," says Oliver. I lost weight and gained back muscle mass, and the quality of my sleep improved. I became more optimistic and more energetic."
Dr. Power says that testosterone may be administered by injection, topical creams or with dissolving pills, but for several reasons she believes that the injection method is best. She counsels her patients on the available choices and allows each to decide what is right for himself. Dr. Power says that she takes a conservative approach, bringing most patients to a higher but moderate level, and if they are doing well, the levels can be adjusted as may be appropriate in each case.
For more information, visit www.youthrenewalcenter.com
Media inquires: Gary Grasso, Doctor's P.R. email ggrasso@doctorspr.com www.doctorspr.com
About Dr. Power
Karron Power, MD, MPH is board certified under the American Board of Preventive Medicine and is a board diplomat with the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the International Hormone Society, the California Academy of Preventive Medicine, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Power graduated from UCSF Medical School and earned a Master's degree in Public Health with an Environmental Health focus from UC Berkeley. Dr. Power has internship, residency, and fellowship training in Internal Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Power received a Bachelor's degree in Biology cum laude from Whittier College in 1992. She earned a Master's degree in Public Health with an Environmental Health focus from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating from the University of California, San Francisco Medical School in 1996, she served as Research Fellow in Dermatology. Dr. Power completed internship, residency, and fellowship programs in Internal Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and then pursued further training in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Power is a past Scholar of the Occupational Physicians' Foundation and the John Stauffer Science Foundation. She has received awards from the Air Resources Board of California and from the Thai Research Foundation for her research in Environmental Medicine. Dr. Power is medical director of the Marin Laser Center and continues to serve as a research physician at the UCSF Human Exposure Laboratory, and as a medical-legal expert in environmental exposure and disease.
Gary N. Grasso
Doctor's P.R. & Medical News
626-698-2213
http://www.doctorspr.com
PR Courtesy of Online PR Media
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