
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men
Hormone replacement therapy for men mainly focuses on testosterone levels in the body. As men grow older, their production of testosterone decreases.
The peak occurs around 20 years of age. Testosterone production will typically decrease slowly until the age of 30 and then begin to drop a bit more rapidly.
The average testosterone level for younger men is 650 ng/dl. Adult males with levels below 300 ng/dl are considered to have low testosterone (hypogonadism).
Though the decline may be slight initially, it can add up over time. Men who are 75 typically have two-thirds the testosterone of 25-year-old men.
Though the level decline is usually gradual, some men may experience sudden changes.