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  • Writer's pictureDr. Steven Gershon

Wondering if it's You or Your Hormones: Navigating Hormone Health Decline for Men

Don't let declining hormone levels hold you back from living your best life.



Man struggling with Hormone Imbalance

Wondering if it is you or your hormones?

As men, it's not uncommon to face challenges that leave us feeling drained, struggling to sleep, or noticing a decline in muscle mass. These tell-tale signs may indicate hormone depletion, suggesting that you could be an ideal candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.


Let's dive into the concept of hormone health and decline in men, shedding light on the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it can improve your overall well-being.


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Are you having trouble getting quality sleep at night? Have you been having trouble putting on or maintaining muscle mass? Or are you dealing with fatigue and the feeling of being drained?


Any and all of these symptoms can be tell-tale signs of hormone depletion, meaning you may be a good candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy



Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy offers a solution to regain energy, enhance muscle strength, sharpen mental clarity, and achieve weight loss by introducing hormones that have become deficient back into the body. If you suspect that hormone replacement therapy could be beneficial for you, we invite you to reach out to us at Gershon Preventative Medicine, located in Virginia Beach, VA. Our team is here to guide you on this transformative journey


Indicators That Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help:

Aging is often associated with inevitable symptoms, but many of these issues can be directly addressed through hormone replacement therapy. Symptoms such as decreased sexual performance, weight gain, brain fog, and lack of energy can all be improved through testosterone replacement. Here are additional signs that suggest hormone depletion may be affecting you:

  • Difficulty sleeping at night, leading to fatigue and feeling drained.

  • Decreased muscle strength and difficulty maintaining muscle mass.

  • Reduced sexual desire and performance.

  • Unexplained weight gain, particularly around the stomach and midsection.

  • Thinning hair and dryer skin.

  • Reduced mental clarity, difficulty concentrating, and memory issues.

  • Moodiness, anxiety, or depression.

  • Inability to lose weight despite a healthy diet and lifestyle.

  • Muscle and/or joint pain.

  • Increased risk of diseases such as dementia, heart disease, and osteoporosis.

Any and all of these symptoms can be tell-tale signs of hormone depletion, meaning you may be a good candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.





Just as women experience menopause, men go through a similar, albeit less pronounced, transition called andropause. This phase can begin as early as 30 years old when men commonly begin producing less and less testosterone on their own. Beyond affecting men via the above listed symptoms, testosterone depletion has actually also been linked to increased risk of diseases such as dementia, heart disease, and osteoporosis.


Are you experiencing any of the symptoms we’ve covered?


If so, you may be a candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. It’s important that when choosing a provider for hormone therapy, you work with someone who can create a tailored health plan that works with your body and your wellness goals. There are various modalities available to you when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, so we encourage you to discuss with your provider which may be right for you.

It’s also important to find a provider that only offers bioidentical hormones.

Unlike conventional hormones, bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to those produced by your body, offering a natural alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy.



Here at Gershon Preventative Medicine, we’re here to help.

Our mission is to help you Live Your Best Life through our evidence based, custom tailored Bio-identical Hormone Optimization Therapy.


Contact us today to speak to an expert about how hormones could radically improve your quality of life.




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