A Whole-Of-Health Approach to Male Hormones
Testosterone influences energy, mood, libido, erectile function, muscle mass and metabolic health. Where symptoms and blood tests point to a genuine deficiency, treatment can help, but optimising testosterone is about more than a single number. Dr Ross Calopedos takes a careful, evidence-based approach that looks at the whole picture rather than treating a result in isolation.
Assessment and Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on a combination of symptoms and appropriately timed blood tests, repeated to confirm a genuine deficiency. Assessment also looks for reversible contributors, including weight, sleep, alcohol, medications and other medical conditions, because addressing these can sometimes improve testosterone naturally and always supports better outcomes from any treatment.
Optimising Metabolic Health
Testosterone and metabolic health are closely linked: excess weight and metabolic disease can lower testosterone, and low testosterone can make weight harder to manage. Where relevant, Dr Ross incorporates metabolic optimisation and weight management as part of the plan, incorporating metabolic and weight management to support sustainable results.
Treatment Options
Where treatment is appropriate, options may include testosterone replacement therapy in its various forms, as well as approaches that aim to support the body’s own production, such as hCG therapy, particularly relevant for men concerned about fertility. The right option depends on your symptoms, blood results, goals and whether fertility is a consideration. Treatment is monitored over time with regular review and blood tests for both effectiveness and safety.
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Considering Your Options?
A consultation with Dr Ross is the best place to understand whether this treatment is right for you, what it involves, and the results you can realistically expect.
He takes the time to listen, examine and explain your options clearly, so you can make an informed decision at your own pace, with expert, confidential advice tailored to your situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Is Low Testosterone Diagnosed?
Diagnosis combines your symptoms with appropriately timed, repeated blood tests confirming a genuine deficiency. Assessment also looks for reversible contributors such as weight, sleep and other medical conditions before starting treatment.
Will Testosterone Therapy Affect My Fertility?
Standard testosterone replacement can reduce sperm production and affect fertility. For men concerned about fertility, alternative approaches such as hCG therapy may be considered. Dr Ross will discuss the most suitable option for your situation.
Is Testosterone Treatment Monitored?
Yes. Treatment is reviewed regularly with blood tests to confirm it is both effective and safe, and the plan is adjusted over time as needed.
Visit Dr Ross at one of our convenient Sydney locations
Kalix Healthcare Specialists - Bella Vista
Suite 5.14 The Bond
8 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista 2153
Kalix Healthcare Specialists - Kingsford
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