For men, there is much more extensive research available on testosterone therapy’s effectiveness and when you can start to see results: 

3 weeks: After the first few weeks, you’ll notice a dramatic increase in sexual interest. This typically plateaus around 6 weeks. You will also notice an improvement in quality of life. 

6 weeks: Symptoms of depression will start to dissipate starting at the six-week point and will continue to improve. You may experience less joint pain and better blood work, as inflammation will start to decrease. 

3 months: Blood circulation will improve, which leads to better erections. Changes in fat mass, lean body, mass, and muscle strength will become noticeable. These will continue to improve for years. If you have diabetes, you may notice an improvement in glycemic control around this time. 

6 months: Your bones will begin to strengthen. This will continue for 3 years and beyond!

Unlike synthetic testosterone, bioidentical testosterone is nearly chemically identical to what your body naturally produces, making it the safest, most natural choice for hormone replacement therapy. 

Generally speaking, there are less side effects compared to synthetic derivatives. For most, the positive benefits far out-weigh any negative symptoms. However, dose related symptoms may occur. It is a matter of modifying the particular hormone dose to achieve the desired results. Thrivelab provides patients with a continuum of care that makes feeling better easy. When hormones and other treatments are administered correctly—and correctly is the only way we do things—there should be no side effects.

Some will immediately experience results while others may need several weeks or months to fine-tune their solution. It is not unusual for patients to report feeling improvements in many symptoms within the first week or two. However, our goal is long-term symptom relief and improved quality of life for each patient. This requires a cautious, evidence-based, and patient centered treatment strategy with a primary focus on patient input. Most patients stabilize within the first couple of months, but our personalized approach enables adjustment any time. Your provider will create a plan specifically for you, monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments. 

If you are considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), you may be experiencing symptoms that may be keeping you from feeling like yourself. Those symptoms may be the earliest signs of aging, such as foggy thinking, sleeplessness, muscle loss, or low energy.

Furthermore, conditions of aging like menopause in women can cause hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain while even post-menopausal women experience symptoms including but not limited to hair loss and low libido. Aging also has an effect on men known as andropause, which is caused by fluctuation of testosterone levels.