Hormone Therapy

The holistic and alternative hormone therapy services at Lehigh Valley Wellness focus on disease prevention, improving sexual and physical wellness, and safeguarding mental health. Stephen McCarthy, PA-C, offers diagnostic evaluations for adults in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and provides customized treatments and preventive care services to address various issues that affect patients, including erectile dysfunction and low testosterone (Low T). Call the office or book online today to schedule a hormone therapy consultation.

Who benefits from hormone therapy?

Hormone therapy can work wonders for men's health. Men’s health is a focus of medicine that addresses the unique health needs of the male body. 

Lehigh Valley Wellness offers on-site diagnostic evaluations and treatment for low testosterone, the most common hormonal issue affecting men.

The practice also values the importance of prevention, keeping the root causes of chronic conditions in mind when designing patients’ treatment plans.

What can I expect during my first hormone therapy consultation?

During your initial visit to Lehigh Valley Wellness for hormone therapy, they take time to understand your needs. They review your personal and family medical history and can address questions or concerns you have about your physical, mental, and sexual health.

Lehigh Valley Wellness performs a physical exam and notes essential information about your current health, including:

• Weight
• Height
• Blood pressure
• Heart and lung function

They discuss your diet, exercise, and sleep habits to determine if you would benefit from resources like hormone therapy to improve your quality of life.

Will I need blood work during a men’s health evaluation?

Blood work and other diagnostic tests are crucial to evaluate your hormone profile and needs assess your needs further.

Lehigh Valley Wellness may also request blood work as a preventive screening for heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. They can also evaluate your testosterone and other hormone levels through blood testing.

The team may also order other diagnostic tests if you have new symptoms, like testicular pain, testicular shrinkage, or sexual dysfunction, to determine the cause.

What resources are available to improve men’s health?

Lehigh Valley Wellness offers a variety of resources to improve health. They work with you on lifestyle changes, such as improving your diet and incorporating more exercise to reduce your risk for chronic health conditions.

They offer holistic and alternative medical weight loss services to help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. They also provide routine preventive screenings if you have a family history or other risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure, or cancer.

If you struggle with low energy or libido, you may have low testosterone (also known as Low T). Lehigh Valley Wellness offers tailored testosterone therapy and other hormone therapy to help patients regain confidence and vitality.

To schedule a men’s health evaluation, call Lehigh Valley Wellness or book a consultation online today.