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Andropause: The Male Menopause

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Men… are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

  • Fatigue or loss of energy/stamina
  • Depression or negative mood
  • Irritability, quick temper or uncontrolled anger
  • Anxiety or nervousness
  • Memory loss or difficulty concentrating
  • Relationship problems with your spouse or partner
  • Decrease libido or desire to have sex
  • Difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection
  • Decreased intensity of orgasm
  • Increased joint pain, backaches, or stiffness
  • Decrease in fitness level
  • Feeling overwhelmed with stressors

Andropause, Menopause, the time in a woman’s life of distinct hormonal changes, can be very stressful both on an emotional and physical level. While men feel empathy for their loved ones who are going through this trying period, most men are also inwardly happy they don’t have to go through the mood swings, hot flashes, body aches and other effects of declining estrogen and progesterone levels that women face as they enter the fifth and sixth decades of life.  However, just because a man in mid-life does not feel the dramatic changes a woman undergoes doesn’t mean that he does not experience hormonal changes.

Andropause –The Male Menopause 

As men reach their 40s, most will start noticing physical and emotional changes. Abdominal fat often takes the place of formally hard muscle, even with regular physical exercise. Eight hours of uninterrupted sleep are less frequent as nocturnal visits to the bathroom to urinate increase in frequency. The thick head of hair that once covered the head becomes gray and thinner. Every-other-night sex may turn into every-other-week sex as both interest and ability to perform decrease. And for men who are in touch with their inner feelings, they may notice that their zest for life has faded away with their libido and hairline.

Many physicians state that these changes in men are an inevitable part of “normal” aging. The idea that there is such a thing as andropause is still thought of as a myth by most mainstream medical doctors. They state that since men don’t have a physical signpost (such as the cessation of menstruation seen in women), andropause does not exist. However, even though women have a clear-cut physical demarcation in their lives, other changes of menopause take place over several years. In the case of andropause, it is thought that the majority of physical, mental and emotional changes take place over 10-to-15 years. These changes, which include declines in libido, sexual function, muscle mass and strength, increase in prostate size leading to benign prostatic hypertrophy, along with fatigue and depression, begin around age 40 for most men. It has been estimated by some researchers that today, as many as 25 million American men between 40 and 55 are experiencing signs and symptoms of andropause.

Testosterone–The Key To Andropause

In women, estrogen and progesterone are the two key hormones that decline during menopause. In men, it is the hormone testosterone that falls most in production as a man ages, and it’s thought that this fall is the single most important cause of andropause. Testosterone levels peak in a man at approximately age 30 and then begin a gradual decline. Some men have low testosterone by age 40. One reason that aging men are not diagnosed as being testosterone deficient is that blood test laboratory reference ranges are age-adjusted to reflect the anticipated reduction in testosterone production. So, when a doctor looks at an aging man’s free testosterone blood test result, he often sees it fitting neatly into the standard reference range for a normal aging man. The problem is that normal aging men are expected to have lower testosterone levels, which are far from optimal (youthful) ranges. The optimal testosterone level for most aging males are those of a healthy 21-to-30 year old. Testosterone is vitally important for its anabolic properties, including effects on cholesterol levels, protein breakdown, muscle mass and bone density, and its androgenic effects, including the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics (deep voice, increase in facial and body hair, muscle development) and sexual functions such as libido and erection capability.

Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally

  1. Eat more healthy omega 3 fatty acids
  2. Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night
  3. Get more zinc
  4. Lose some body fat
  5. Avoid exposure to xenoestrogens from plastics, parabens and BPA
  6. Conquer stress
  7. Workout regularly
  8. Limit alcohol intake
  9. Make sure you’re getting adequate vitamins A, B, and E
  10. Eat enough quality protein or take free amino acid supplement

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   The information in this article is not intended to replace any recommendations or relationship with your physician.  Please review references sited at end of article for scientific support of any claims made.

Category: HormonesBy Dr. Jill C. Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, IFMCPJune 28, 20114 Comments
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4 Comments

  1. Phil Castellano says:
    May 22, 2018 at 12:23 am

    As we age, we experienced different kinds of diseases and for men, andropause is one of those diseases. When we reach the 40s of age we should already be cautious of our health. Even the simple ways such as the list of the ways of increasing testosterone can help them also in improving their health naturally.

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  2. John Stevenson says:
    July 2, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Andropause occurs in men when hormone levels decline. Testosterone levels can drastically decrease, while estrogen levels may increase. Just like menopause in women, andropause can lead to disease and rapid aging. It can also cause many unpleasant symptoms. As much as we can still help prevent what had already occurred with the symptoms listed above, we must already get ourselves check to prevent it as soon as possible.

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  3. John Harless says:
    August 26, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    These are some information that we are all aware of what is andropause and you’ve also provided how to increase the testosterone naturally.

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  4. Michael Erwin says:
    September 16, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    There are many things about andropause that we should be aware of. This site just informed us about its symptoms and also to things that we could do to prevent it, Thank you for sharing this information with us.

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