Testosterone
Replacement
Therapy

what is testosterone replacement therapy?

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of True Balance’s specialties.
We have refined our systems, accumulated significant experience in the area of TRT, and are now one of Canada’s leading TRT providers.

In men, testosterone is a very powerful anti-inflammatory that works directly on DNA.
Generally, testosterone’s main function in the body is to promote growth of new cells, including muscle growth and bone density. Unfortunately, men experience an average of a 1% drop in testosterone levels per year, beginning at age 30. This can lead to late-onset hypogonadism, or as it’s more commonly known as, andropause or male menopause. Testosterone can also be converted to estrogen in a process called aromatization. This process occurs primarily in fat tissue and increases as men age.

Common symptoms include weight gain, lack of energy, difficulty sleeping, depression, anxiety, mood swings, ED and decreased libido. For many men, this sudden shift in overall wellness can be jarring.

symptoms of testosterone imbalance

how TRT can help

So how are we using bioidentical hormones to give you back your vitality and wellness? Our programs are supervised by a team of Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Hormone Specialists, who will assess your current hormone imbalances and help you to safely and naturally bring them back into balance. We use a combination of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and a holistic treatment plan that tackles many facets of wellness at once. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is one type of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The process utilizes carefully fine-tuned quantities of body-identical hormones to rebalance a patient’s natural hormones.

During your consult, our Certified Hormone Specialists will take into account your lifestyle, diet, and stressors in conjunction with your bloodwork results to develop a program that addresses your unique needs and concerns. Our hormone specialists customize the hormonal components in your prescription specifically for your biochemistry and your tailored dosage is manufactured specifically for you at a compounding pharmacy.

treatment may include:

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Hormone imbalances can result in unpleasant symptoms. TRT can help relieve these symptoms and restore a feeling of vitality and youth.

Fertility Protection

For male patients who wish to eventually have, or continue having children, we offer supplementary hormones that are fertility protective.

our process

  • To get started with our program all you have to do is submit a request for an appointment here. After you contact us, our patient care team will review your request and get in touch with you to set up a time for a new patient appointment. The new patient appointment is done virtually for accessibility and convenience, allowing us to serve patients across Canada.

    The purpose of this appointment is to assess your eligibility for the program, equip you with introductory materials, and provide you with a blood testing requisition form.

  • Your blood work can be completed at a Dynalife or any other lab that is convenient for you. We recommend this testing be completed at least one week prior to your first visit (two weeks for patients outside of Alberta.) Please notify our team about all incoming blood work results.

  • During your first consultation, one of our Certified Hormone Specialists will evaluate your symptoms, concerns, and future wellness goals. This consult will include a questionnaire focusing on your symptoms and concerns.

    After your evaluation, we will determine if our program would benefit you and begin building your treatment plan. Your treatment plan will be based on your medical history, symptoms, goals, and lab results. This highly-personalized plan will be a unique approach that may include a variety of paths such as nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management. Your treatment plan will be under the medical supervision of our team of Nurse Practitioners and Medical Doctors.

    Following your initial consultation and the development of your treatment plan, your prescription will be sent to one of our trusted compound companies. It may take a number of days for your prescription to be ready because only special compounding pharmacies can provide the expertise to safely and accurately manufacture your bioidentical hormone prescriptions.

  • Hormones and blood levels require careful supervision and ongoing monitoring. It takes 8 weeks for your medications to take full effect. Eight weeks after your treatment has begun you will be required to have your hormone levels rechecked and book your follow up appointment to assess, renew and may any changes needed to optimize treatment plan.

    Any changes to medications will require additional follow up blood work, some clients may need an additional follow up appointment to achieve optimization.

  • Yearly checks are required to review blood work and renew any medications. Your yearly appointment is due one year after your last appointment.

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