Male Testosterone Therapy Options - Injections and Pellets, Bino Rucker, M.D.

Bino Rucker, M.D. recently sat down to do a video primer on testosterone therapy options for our males patients we offer in our medical practice.  This is something that Dr. Rucker has a great deal of experience treating and diagnosing with our males patients who have low testosterone.

How do you diagnose and treat low testosterone?

The simple start to diagnosing low testosterone is a physical  exam and history with the patient.  A patient who suffers from low testosterone often will find their quality of life has diminished due to a change in their hormone level.  A blood test is done to corroborate the Doctor's suspicion.

Typical signs of low testosterone:

Low Testosterone?  Dr. Rucker has a solution!

• decreased energy
• decreased concentration
• decreased libido
• decreased sexual function
• decreased muscle mass
• decreased motivation for exercise
• difficulty with sleep patterns
• memory loss

A patient that meets the criteria for testosterone therapy has several options.  Dr. Rucker has two modalities that are his favored options which we will discuss.

1. Injection Therapy - Patient has an intramuscular testosterone injection.  Dr. Rucker believes this provides more of a predictable response to the testosterone rather than  using creams, gels, or under arm type rub on formulas.  This is a style of testosterone therapy that Dr. Rucker advocates and see tremendous results.
2. Testosterone Pellet Therapy - Pellet therapy is very convenient for those not wanting to inject themselves.  Dr. Rucker makes a small nick in the area around the flank.  Small pellets (size of grains of rice) are placed in a linear manner just under the skin.  Dr. Rucker typically uses one stitch to close up the incision.  The pellet releases testosterone in a controlled manner which typically lasts four to six months for our male patients.  We follow our patients clinically and with bloodwork to find out when our patients will require the next round of testosterone pellet therapy.  

These are two very successful options for treating our male patients dealing with low testosterone.

Currently we offer testosterone pellet therapy for males at $895, FREE Office Consultation and Lab Review included.  Any males considering testosterone injections will have to call our office for current pricing.  

If you suffer with low testosterone and live in the Tampa, Sarasota, or Bradenton area and need help call our office at (941) 448-1199 or email info@ruckerozonedoc.com