Does testosterone cause prostate cancer?
No. The metabolites of Testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estrone, that increase as men age, cause prostate enlargement and contribute to prostate cancer. By replacing Testosterone in sub-cutaneous pellet form, the process is reversed and DHT and estrone are suppressed. Lack of youthful testosterone production is the beginning of prostate enlargement.

How do I take testosterone pellets and not convert them to dihydrotestosterone and estrone?
We take the blood levels of your estrone and DHT, after treatment, and make sure that they are not elevated. If they are, we trouble shoot with medications and/or herbal supplements, such as saw palmetto, Arimidex and Avodart, Propecia or Proscar.

What if I have prostate enlargement already?
The pure testosterone will make it better if you do not convert it to DHT. We will treat it that if it happens.

Why are pellets better than testosterone patches, shots and pills?
They are the pure hormone that is not metabolized into byproducts that will harm you by going through the liver or stomach. This system allows your body to take as much testosterone as your body needs because the blood flow surrounding the pellets takes from the pellets what your body requires.

Where do the pellets go after six months?
They are completely dissolved (absorbed by the body).

Will my testicles shrink while I take the testosterone pellets?
Yes, they will because they are suppressed and do not make much testosterone while the pellets are working. The pellets wear off and it takes a few months for the testicles to recover.

How long will it take for my pellets to work?
It takes about 3-5 weeks to get the full effect and they must be re-inserted every six months before symptoms recur.

How long will it take for my body to get back to lean normal?
That depends on how much you exercise and workout with weights.

How long will my pellets last?
Six months is typical. If you don't sleep much, exercise many hours a day, do stressful work, or are an athlete, you will use them up more quickly and we may need to dose you with more pellets on the next insertion.

If I have used alcohol to excess or drugs like marijuana, will my effect be the same as other men?
No. You will use up the testosterone more quickly because your liver is activated to metabolize hormones like it would alcohol or drugs. Marijuana increases prolactin, the hormone that increases for breast feeding. That not only decreases your testosterone level but decreases your sex drive, ejaculatory function and sexual stamina. It is expected that if you take testosterone, you will stop using marijuana altogether and decrease or stop alcohol consumption.

If I have diabetes will testosterone help me with my sexual response?
Yes. It also increases insulin sensitivity which will decrease triglycerides and stabilize blood glucose. It will improve the status of your diabetes.

Do present and former athletes need testosterone at an earlier age than other men?
Yes, because the stress on their bodies has depleted their store of testosterone. Pellets tend to improve the joint function and cartilage thickness and muscle tone necessary to relieve the pain from damage to the joints from years of sports.

Does testosterone improve depression and anxiety?
Yes. It often replaces antidepressants which decrease the libido.

How do cholesterol-lowering drugs affect testosterone?
Testosterone is made of cholesterol. When you take cholesterol-lowering drugs, you decrease the substrate that testosterone is made of.

Why are testosterone pellets better than Viagra?
Let me count the ways. Testosterone fixes the real problem; lack of testosterone that decreases libido and sexual response. It does not fix the sexual desire issues. Viagra is only treating a symptom, has many side effects, and works only when you take it.