Category Archives: Andropause

Testosterone Deficiency has a big impact on male health, and, like most hormonal deficiencies, Low-T leads to a full spectrum of related symptoms. Among the most well-known signs of Testosterone Deficiency are low sex drive, fatigue, and depression. These aren’t the only symptoms, however, and knowing a greater range of symptoms can help you recognize your need for treatment more quickly. Andropause not only affects sex, energy levels, and psychological well-being, but it can also impacts bodyfat distribution, cognitive health, cardiovascular health, and the strength of your bones. If you feel that Testosterone Deficiency may be suppressing your ability to live and enjoy your life, it is simple and easy to get tested for Low-T. A physical and blood test provide all of the information needed to assess your Testosterone Levels. Let’s discuss some of the less well-recognized symptoms of Low-T. Testosterone Deficiency Saps Bone Density One of the most insidious symptoms of Low-T is that it reduces your bone mineral density, putting you more at risk for Osteoporosis, bone fractures, and breaks. Less Testosterone leads directly to weaker bones. The scary thing about this is that Osteoporosis isn’t easily diagnosed until you actually break a bone. Studies have shown

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Andropause is a hormonal condition that impacts men as they grow older, caused by natural changes in hormone balance that are inevitably associated with aging. This change in hormone production can lead to psychological, sexual, and physical changes which inhibit health, suppress vitality, and increase the risk of a variety of conditions that can impair health and wellness. In the past, it was assumed that these physiological changes were strictly due to aging, but the more that doctors research male aging, the more that they discover is actually associated with hormone imbalance and the more it seems possible to alleviate those symptoms effectively with Testosterone Therapy. Andropause goes by a number of different names. It belongs to a subset of conditions known as Male Hypogonadism, but it is also referred to as Androgen Decline in the Aging Male and Late-Onset Hypogonadism. Not all men experience significant changes as a direct result of Andropause, and produce levels of Testosterone that are in the normal range for their entire life. Other men will experience these symptoms relatively early, even in the thirties in many cases! You’ll sometimes hear Andropause called the Male Menopause, but this isn’t necessarily accurate. Menopause is a sudden

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Hypogonadism is the term for any condition which causes sex hormones to be produced at levels which are inadequate for normal and healthy function. In males, Hypogonadism is also known as Low-T or Testosterone Deficiency. Dependent upon the age at which Hypogonadism becomes a health issue, the symptoms can be dramatically different. Healthy sex hormone production is absolutely necessary for the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty, and if Testosterone or Estrogen Levels are too low, this can lead to delayed puberty or underdevelopment. In adulthood, Hypogonadism affects physiological function rather than development. Testosterone is vitally important to both health and sexual function in men. In women, Estrogen is necessary for the menstrual cycle and normal fertility. In both sexes, Testosterone is directly associated with sexual desire and performance. If a man doesn’t produce enough Testosterone, libido suffers, erectile function diminishes, and fertility falls dramatially. Treatments options for Hypogonadism depend on the underlying cause of Sex Hormone Deficiency, but usually revolve around effective use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy or Clomiphene Citrate. Primary Hypogonadism in Men In men, Primary Hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes are unable to adequately produce Testosterone in order to meet the physiological requirements

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As Americans become more informed, they are quickly recognizing the health risks related with Andropause and Testosterone Deficiency. Andropause is the time in a guy’s life where he no longer produces enough Testosterone to meet the body’s needs. Though Andropause is the most common type of Hypogonadism, the condition can result from a number of different causes. For example, many men lack the means to release sufficient Testosterone from birth. Others lose their ability to make enough Testosterone because of cancer, radiation, trauma, or other circumstances. For these patients, direct Testosterone Replacement is the only adequate means to treat Low-T. For most patients, however, there is another option available—Clomiphene Citrate. Clomiphene Citrate is now available for generic prescription but was originally prescribed by the brand names Clomid and Serophene. Treating Andropause with Clomiphene Citrate Most men think that Low-T is the direct result of the body’s inability to produce its own Testosterone. The truth is that, in fact, most males retain the ability to produce their own Testosterone throughout their entire lives—given the appropriate and adequate stimulation. Andropause is a form of Secondary Hypogonadism, meaning that the testes still work just fine, they simply don’t receive enough upstream signaling to

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Read about Menopause The Facts: Andropause, also known as the male menopause or MANopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone which is an androgen, giving the condition its name. In many cases, bioidentical hormones can be part of the solution. Read more »

August 21st, 2013 Andropause is the technical term for the hormone imbalance all men will experience as they age. Read more »

The Facts Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. Read more »

Some men develop depression,loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and other physical and emotional symptomswhen they reach their late 40s to early 50s. Read more »