Category Archives: Andropause

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Low Testosterone, Male Menopause, Manopause, Testosterone Deficiency) The Facts on Andropause Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. This is part of the natural aging process and it is estimated that testosterone decreases about 10% every decade after men reach the age of 30. Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes You're experiencing low sex drive, you're energy level isn't up to par and your strength isn't what it was. They're conditions that occur in any aging male, but they're also related to a drop in hormone production. And that's what andropause is, an emotional and physical change that many men go through. It's been known for a long time that hormones produced in the testes reduce as men get older. But lately more attention is being paid to what can be done about this condition clinically. Where men used to shrug it off as an expected part of the aging … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that men are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause andmenopause. The medical community is debating whether or not men really do go through a well-defined menopause. Doctors say that men receiving hormone therapy with testosterone have reported relief of some of the symptoms associated with so-called male menopause. Postmenopausal Bleeding If you have completed menopause -- gone without a period for more than one year -- you should not experience any menstrual bleeding. Even a little spotting … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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. When men get into their early 30s, they begin losing testosterone at a rate of one to two percent a year. According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels and only 5-10% of these men will seek treatment. A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report analyzed male hormones and found that the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 13-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Greyling Peoples g.peoples@elsevier.com 31-204-853-323 Elsevier Amsterdam, September 12, 2012 - Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the publication of a position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas. The society published a clinical guide on low-dose vaginal estrogens for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy also including a summary of recommendations. Vaginal atrophy is common after menopause and adversely affects quality of life in one out of every two women. This guide provides the evidence for the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Facts on Andropause Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. This is part of the natural aging process and it is estimated that testosterone decreases about 10% every decade after men reach the age of 30. Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the male hormone testosterone. It is unlike menopause … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Low Testosterone, Male Menopause, Manopause, Testosterone Deficiency) The Facts on Andropause Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. This is part of the natural aging process and it is estimated that testosterone decreases about 10% every decade after men reach the age of 30. Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes While not as severe as the female menopause, the male version is lengthier, usually lasting 15 to 20 years. About 40% of men in their 40s, 50s and 60s experience some degree of lethargy, depression, increased irritability, mood swings, and difficulty in attaining and sustaining erections that characterize andropause. (Article continues below...) Concerned or curious about your health? Click below... The concept of a male andropause has been more controversial than that of the female menopause, with many arguing that it doesn't even exist. Part of the reason for the controversy is that, in contrast to women, men do not … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes We dont just treat testosterone and neither should you. Renew Man helps you maximize your potential with a complete hormone program. When you work with Renew Man,treatmentfor your andropause symptoms will be individualized, safe, and effective. Accomplishing those three objectives is what were all about. Our highly trained doctors understand that male menopauseis caused by a decline in testosterone, DHEA, and thyroidproduction. Because restoring hormonal balance is vital to overcoming your male menopause symptoms, your Renew Man doctor will develop a uniquely individualizedandropause therapyprogram that will get you back to feeling like your younger, stronger, more virile self again. We … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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. When men get into their early 30s, they begin losing testosterone at a rate of one to two percent a year. According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels and only 5-10% of these men will seek treatment. A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report analyzed male hormones and found that … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes TAKE-HOME SUMMARY: Dr. Bartnofs Published Letter-To-The-Editor at the San Francisco Chronicle about Testosterone Decline in Men What is Andropause? What is a Hormone? Does Andropause have other names? Are Andropause and hypogonadism in men the same? What are Andropause symptoms? What are Andropause changes on the body? What are Andropause changes in blood? Does Andropause cause other abnormal tests? Is Andropause common? What are the causes of Andropause? How is Andropause diagnosed? Why is Andropause important to diagnose? SHORTER LIFESPAN RISK OF COMMON DISEASES AND CONDITIONS POORER QUALITY-OF-LIFE What is the link between Andropause and Alzheimers Disease? What is the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Voiceover: When the menopause affects women the average age for this is 52. The embarrassing symptoms are well recognised. As well as memory loss, mood swings and hot flushes are common. But what if a man such as 66 year old Derek should have similar symptoms? Hes come to the clinic for help. Derek: The biggest hell for me has been upsetting my family. I know my wife has suffered. If I can find some treatment that will cure the problem then I shall be very happy and so will my family. Dr Pixie: Nice to meet you Derek. So … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes What Does it All Mean? Andropause symptoms due to declining hormone levels are common in men as they age. The modern lifestyle of high stress levels and poor fitness and nutrition habits paired with an increased life expectancy have a substantial affect on the male body. With your hormone-producing glands being forced to work harder and longer, it is no wonder that hormones become imbalanced over time. In men, this hormone imbalance often has the biggest impact on testosterone and cortisol (the stress hormone). With testosterone and cortisol levels out of proper range, men experience a range of andropause symptoms. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute What are Andropause Symptoms? As weve said, andropause is not a sudden condition; it creeps up on you gradually. You might detect the onset of andropause symptoms if any or all of these occur: Understand that these are symptom guidelines. Andropause affects different men in different ways and to different degrees. Some men get one or two of these symptoms, and may just notice the other andropause symptoms occurring minimally or not at all. The symptoms listed above may be a result of low testosterone. There are various medical solutions, including testosterone replacement therapy. If you think you may be … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute What Does it All Mean? Andropause symptoms due to declining hormone levels are common in men as they age. The modern lifestyle of high stress levels and poor fitness and nutrition habits paired with an increased life expectancy have a substantial affect on the male body. With your hormone-producing glands being forced to work harder and longer, it is no wonder that hormones become imbalanced over time. In men, this hormone imbalance often has the biggest impact on testosterone and cortisol (the stress hormone). With testosterone and cortisol levels out of proper range, men experience a range ofandropause symptoms. The … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes When a man enters the age of forty, he begins to experience the awkward feeling of confusion, split personality and stressfulness. He tends to lose his sense of purpose as well as his former self. He is craving for the new order of things, more ventures and is spinning out of control. In the quest to understand this crisis, series of studies are undertaken. Even the medical science allots time to formulate possible formulas to find the remedy on its symptoms. There are creams, pellets, pills and even surgeries that are deemed to resolve the crisis. But what is really … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute San Diego Dermatologist Discusses Male Menopause | Andropause Expert in San Diego http://www.gbkderm.com/ In this local news segment, Mitchel Goldman, expert cosmetic dermatologist in San Diego, discusses male menopause and what happens to... By: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology<span style="color:򢰪 font-size: 11px;" Here is the original post: San Diego Dermatologist Discusses Male Menopause | Andropause Expert in San Diego - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Recognizing low testosterone levels A blood test is the only way to diagnose a low testosterone level or a reduction in the bioavailability of testosterone. Some men have a lower than normal testosterone level without signs or symptoms. In this case, no treatment is needed. For others, low testosterone might cause: However, some of these signs and symptoms can be caused by underlying factors other than low testosterone, including medication side effects, thyroid problems, depression and excessive alcohol use. There are also conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, that might affect testosterone levels. Once these conditions are identified and treated, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Most people know that women experience menopause, but did you know that some men go through a kind of male menopause? For men who believe they are going through the proverbial midlife crisis, some doctors and researchers say you may actually be experiencing a form of male menopause called "andropause." Shocking as it may be to some men, male menopause, or andropause, is becoming more widely recognized and accepted by physicians for the changes many middle-aged men experience from energy loss to depression to loss of libido to sexual dysfunction. And some clinicians are recommending that certain men experiencing these … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Note: Last month, I wrote a blog about foods for women in mid-life. After some -- heated -- commentary about my sexist approach to mid-life, I decided to cover the male aspect. In 1944, researchers Carl Heller and Gordon Myers identified symptoms of what they termed "male climacteric," another word for menopause; these included loss of libido, depression, inability to concentrate, and sometimes hot flashes. The term "manopause" was later coined to describe the physical and emotional changes many men experience in their late 40s and early 50s. The popular media subsequently linked "manopause" to such 50-something male behaviors as … Read more »