Could Testosterone Replacement Therapy be right for you?

With ground-hog day approaching, and a longing for spring, seems apt to throw some light on how temperature affects testosterone levels right? Cold Showers Boost Testosterone? A cold shower might invigorate, improve blood circulation, give a glowing skin but it does not boost testosterone levels. If it is a hot day or you had a vigorous workout, a cold shower will soothe sore muscles, cool down body temperature, including the testicles which is good for sperm quality. The testicles always are at a slightly lower temperature than the body. In fact scrotal descent, and the way arteries that supply blood to the scrotum are right next to the veins taking blood away from the scrotum is a mechanism to regulate temperature. This evolutionary adaptation along with the thin scrotal skin, has led to scrotal temperature in humans 2.5 to 3 degrees Celsius lower than body temperature. Sperm generation works well at 34 degrees Celsius. Taking a cold shower before bed will improve sleep quality which

  Adjusting dose, dosage, frequency, even mode of administration from IM to sub-Q is one way to deal with edema or water retention while on TRT. Are There Natural Ways to Control Water Retention While on TRT? Water retention can be controlled by a diet rich in potassium, magnesium and cutting back on Sodium. How Much Magnesium and Potassium is Required per Day? Both Magnesium and Potassium should be supplied by diet and the body does not make any naturally. Both are needed to regulate blood pressure which plays a role in water retention apart from other vital functions that each of them perform. NIH Recommends the Following Daily Intake: Magnesium: Adults assigned male at birth — 400 to 420 milligrams of magnesium per day, Adults assigned female at birth need 310 to 320 milligrams per day Potassium: Adults assigned male at birth — 3,400 milligrams Adults assigned female at birth — 2,600 milligrams Substituting Regular Salt A very simple habit of replacing regular bleached table salt wi