Are Men Experiencing Male Menopause? | September, 2010

Many physicians are now saying that women aren't the only ones who experience a gradual decline in sex hormones and that the majority of the symptoms men are burdened with as they age are oftentimes the result of andropause - the male menopause. Symptoms of andropause are similar to the issues faced by women during menopause - low libido, muscle loss, weight gain, fatigue, irritability and depression. As andropause quickly becomes a household name, more and more men are seeing their doctors to find out if they too are suffering from the male menopause. It's estimated that andropause affects 20 percent of men - however doctors have stressed that in reality, this number is likely to be much higher.

Most men chalk many of the symptoms up to "losing their edge" and getting older, but in reality the changes men face as they age are in fact caused by an underlying hormonal imbalance. Although andropause is the most common hormonal imbalance among men, other hormone-related medical conditions are also becoming more and more common. Adrenal fatigue is a big one. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands produce excess quantities of the "stress hormone" known as cortisol, for extended periods of time. The result is the adrenal glands become overworked and men experience chronic fatigue, waning energy levels, anxiety and sometimes even depression.

The best way for men to stay on top of their health is to have their hormone levels evaluated by a hormone specialist. Hormone testing can identify even the minutest hormonal imbalance and help your doctor tailor a treatment plan that's right for you. One of the most effective ways for men to overcome symptoms andropause is through a combination of nutrition, fitness and bioidentical hormone therapy. If you're interested in finding out whether or not you're a candidate for treatment, contact your local bioidentical hormones specialist and find out how you can get started.

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