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Male Disorders Andropause Most people do not realize that men experience a change in their hormonal production and balance that, in many ways, is very similar to menopause. It is called andropause. In fact, andropause is often referred to as "male menopause." A man's testosterone level typically begins to fall by the time he reaches his 50's, but for many men it may start to occur in their early 30's. Andropause occurs when a man's production of hormones declines to below normal levels. These hormones include testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, and human growth hormone. In addition, production of estrogen actually increases in men undergoing andropause. Some of the signs of andropause include inability to concentrate, mood swings, weakness, irritability, loss of memory, decreased energy, depression, decreased libido (sex drive), decrease erectile function, decreased strength of orgasm, decreased muscle mass, and increased fat. The goal of therapy in treating andropause is hormone replacement to achieve younger, healthier levels in order to alleviate the symptoms of andropause and the effects of aging. Treating andropause may also have positive effects on blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. |
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