Does menopause only happen to women?? No. Surprisingly it happens to men also. It is very real, and is clinically known as andropause. A man’s hormones start to decline in his late 20’s. Hormones like DHEA, thyroid, and testosterone. When men reach the ages of about 35-40 they can start detecting symptoms.
Several studies have confirmed this is a real condition. Hundreds of thousands of men so far have successfully treated symptoms of Andropause. It usually takes a month or less for the symptoms to go away.
The symptoms of male menopause / andropause are as follows:
* A decline in desire for activity and exercise
* Decreased mental quickness and sharpness
* A decrease in muscle and an increase in body fat
* Increased body fat and decreased muscle mass
* Trouble sleeping and night sweats
* Depression and/or loss of eagerness and enthusiasm for daily life
* Decline in enthusiasm for daily life and/or depression
* Decreased sex drive
* A decreased in sexual function and/or sensitivity
It can be difficult for men to admit they are experiencing these symptoms. The symptoms of male menopause develop a lot slower for men then women. This gives men time to adjust to any changes. Something needs like this article, or a man’s wife is sometimes needed to bring these symptoms to a man’s attention. It is hard for men to talk about any problems they may be having with their hormones, as it may not be seen as very “manly”.
Treatment for male menopause / andropause is not only safe, it is healthy. It consists of testing hormone levels and replacing hormones to levels the man had when he felt his best and was at his healthiest – age 25 to 30.
5-10 years ago studies revealed that hormone replacement for men was safe. These studies show that replacing hormones, including testosterone, does not cause cancer. Within the last 5 years, research has found that there are health benefits of male hormone replacement. The biggest concentration of testosterone receptors is in the heart, for example. The next highest concentration is in the brain, followed by the third in the muscle-skeletal system.
Previous generation live under the mantra of “grow old gracefully”. Science and modern medicine provide a way to manage and fight the process of aging.
Jim Michels PhD
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