Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Erie, CO

Our team takes time to understand your full health picture—your symptoms, goals, and lab results—before creating a personalized plan that works with your body, not against it. By using bioidentical hormones, we ensure that your therapy mimics the body’s natural testosterone at the molecular level, providing a more effective and safer path to hormone balance.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) restores optimal hormone levels using bioidentical testosterone, which is chemically identical to what your body produces. This approach helps your body regain normal physiological functions without the risks or inconsistencies associated with synthetic or one-size-fits-all hormone treatments.

Most patients begin noticing improvements within 3 to 6 weeks, though full optimization can take three to six months. Early benefits often include better sleep, clearer thinking, and improved mood. As your levels stabilize, energy, muscle tone, libido, and weight regulation begin to follow.

Many men assume that fatigue or low motivation is just part of getting older. But often, these symptoms stem from a deeper imbalance. Signs of low testosterone can include the following:

• Fatigue and low energy: Inability to function optimally, even after adequate rest
• Mood changes: Irritability, anxiety, or a general lack of motivation
• Weight fluctuations: Difficulty losing fat or building muscle, especially around the midsection
• Low libido: Reduced sexual drive or performance concerns
• Sleep issues: Trouble falling or staying asleep, often tied to disrupted hormonal rhythms

By addressing these symptoms at their root, TRT can help you restore the vitality that fuels your personal and professional life.

Low testosterone isn’t just about aging; it’s connected to modern living. Chronic stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and exposure to environmental chemicals all contribute to hormone disruption. Plastics, pesticides, and even everyday household products can interfere with the body’s endocrine system, lowering testosterone production and blunting your natural hormonal rhythm.

Sedentary lifestyles and processed foods also play a major role. Testosterone production depends on adequate cholesterol, healthy fats, and resistance exercise, but many modern routines miss the mark on these metrics. Combine that with higher stress and cortisol levels, and it’s no surprise that testosterone deficiencies are becoming increasingly common, even among younger men.

At Strive Direct Health in Erie, CO, we look beyond medication alone. By combining bioidentical TRT with lifestyle medicine, we help you build lasting hormone health. From optimizing sleep and stress to improving nutrition and exercise habits, we make sure your therapy isn’t a quick fix—it’s a foundation for long-term vitality.

Hormone replacement is most effective when supported by a healthy lifestyle. At Strive Direct Health, our direct primary care model means you get ongoing, personalized coaching from your provider. Together, we address the lifestyle factors that make or break your hormone health, such as the following:

• Nutrition: Eating the right balance of protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients that support hormone production
• Exercise: Incorporating strength training to naturally stimulate testosterone levels
• Sleep: Improving sleep hygiene and recovery patterns to allow optimal hormone regulation
• Stress management: Lowering cortisol and supporting adrenal health to protect your testosterone balance

Because our membership model includes unlimited visits and direct access to your provider, we can make continuous adjustments to your TRT and lifestyle plan—so your results don’t fade over time.

Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural plant sources and are engineered to match the molecular structure of human testosterone exactly. This precision allows your body to recognize and utilize the hormone efficiently, minimizing the risk of side effects and improving long-term safety.When administered correctly and monitored by a knowledgeable provider, bioidentical testosterone can help do the following:

• Rebuild lean muscle mass
• Boost energy and metabolism
• Enhance sexual health and confidence
• Improve mood and cognitive focus
• Support better sleep and recovery
• Stabilize body composition and reduce visceral fat

Because our membership model includes unlimited visits and direct access to your provider, we can make continuous adjustments to your TRT and lifestyle plan—so your results don’t fade over time.

What makes Strive Direct Health unique is the relationship we build with our patients. Our direct primary care approach removes the barriers of traditional health care—no insurance interference, no rushed visits, no extra fees for questions or follow-ups. Instead, you get a trusted medical partner who knows you well, understands your goals, and helps you make lasting changes that truly improve your life.Dr. Brad and the Strive team believe in whole-person wellness. Testosterone optimization is one part of that journey—alongside preventive care, advanced diagnostics, and evidence-based lifestyle support.