Male Menopause Symptoms - It's a fact males really do go through menopause
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Male menopause - males go through menopause
Male menopause symptoms are similar to those experienced by a female as she is going through menopause in her middle age.
There is one big difference to the outcome though - women will lose their fertility whilst men will not.
There is another name for male menopause - andropause
Andropause can actually be brought upon by things such as depression, obesity and dementia. It can also occur naturally. Only some men will experience a significant drop in testosterone levels in their 40's and beyond. Many men keep healthy levels well into their 80's.
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Andropause just another name
Male menopause
Male menopause or andropause as it is otherwise known (men shy away from men's menopause at the best of times, calling it menopause can be rather offensive) is when there is a decrease in the testosterone hormone level. This can occur during or just after a man hits middle age and some common symptoms and effects are anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction.
The most common age for andropause to start showing symptoms is in the 45-55 age range and continuing up to 70 years old and beyond.
Male menopause symptoms can include (and they vary from person to person):
Low libido
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability/mood swings
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Listlessness
Erectile dysfunction
Men experience less intense menopause symptoms compared to women. Men also tend to cope with it in a different manner than women (i.e. they may lash out more whilst women will bottle up their feelings inside).
Male menopause symptoms can put a strain on a relationship, particularly if he is experiencing erectile dysfunction which obviously has a direct impact on his partner. Men may experience a low libido and erectile problems.
Of course, it is wise to visit a doctor if these male menopause symptoms begin to have a negative impact on your life and relationships. Although men are known now to acknowledge male menopause, more and more doctors are opening up to the fact that it does exist (even if they don't want to call it menopause, that is where the term andropause has come in) in some form, and that it should be treated with the care and respect that women receive when they are going through menopause.
The most common age for andropause to start showing symptoms is in the 45-55 age range and continuing up to 70 years old and beyond.
Male menopause symptoms can include (and they vary from person to person):
Low libido
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability/mood swings
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Listlessness
Erectile dysfunction
Men experience less intense menopause symptoms compared to women. Men also tend to cope with it in a different manner than women (i.e. they may lash out more whilst women will bottle up their feelings inside).
Male menopause symptoms can put a strain on a relationship, particularly if he is experiencing erectile dysfunction which obviously has a direct impact on his partner. Men may experience a low libido and erectile problems.
Of course, it is wise to visit a doctor if these male menopause symptoms begin to have a negative impact on your life and relationships. Although men are known now to acknowledge male menopause, more and more doctors are opening up to the fact that it does exist (even if they don't want to call it menopause, that is where the term andropause has come in) in some form, and that it should be treated with the care and respect that women receive when they are going through menopause.
Male menopause how do you treat it.
Treatment for male menopause
Most men who seek treatment for male menopause rarely realize they are going through menopause, they may just think there is something else wrong with them. Doctors often will not even make mention of male menopause when discussing treatment options.
Male menopause is still considered a taboo amongst most men.
Male menopause treatment is often difficult to undertake due to the fact that the signs are difficult to diagnose. In most cases, the effects of male menopause are treated, rather than the cause as is the case with female menopause.
The medical profession are only just beginning to acknowledge the existence of male menopause and are devising treatments for men who are going through it in their middle age.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) treatment now exists for male menopause. The aim of Testosterone Replacement Therapy is to bring the level of testosterone back to a healthy level. When the testosterone levels are increased men will notice less symptoms than they had before the treatment. It should be noted that Testosterone Replacement Therapy is NOT a treatment for impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Male menopause treatment has undergone tests and studies which have not clearly proven that TRT improves sexual function in older men. It does however treat the lifelong problem of testosterone deficiency. That is, the treatment usually lasts for life if it is to be effective; it is not a short term treatment for male menopause and there can be side effects. So make sure you are fully informed about the risks before starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
Male menopause is still considered a taboo amongst most men.
Male menopause treatment is often difficult to undertake due to the fact that the signs are difficult to diagnose. In most cases, the effects of male menopause are treated, rather than the cause as is the case with female menopause.
The medical profession are only just beginning to acknowledge the existence of male menopause and are devising treatments for men who are going through it in their middle age.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) treatment now exists for male menopause. The aim of Testosterone Replacement Therapy is to bring the level of testosterone back to a healthy level. When the testosterone levels are increased men will notice less symptoms than they had before the treatment. It should be noted that Testosterone Replacement Therapy is NOT a treatment for impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Male menopause treatment has undergone tests and studies which have not clearly proven that TRT improves sexual function in older men. It does however treat the lifelong problem of testosterone deficiency. That is, the treatment usually lasts for life if it is to be effective; it is not a short term treatment for male menopause and there can be side effects. So make sure you are fully informed about the risks before starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
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Male menopause and depression
Male menopause and depression are commonly linked. Low testosterone levels have been known to bring on depression in middle aged men.
Many men feel it is 'weak' and unmanly to seek help for depression he may be feeling due to the drop in testosterone levels that can occur during male menopause.
Male menopause and the underlying depression can set in from anywhere after forty years of ago. Some men begin producing less testosterone as early as their late 30's, however the 40's and 50's are the most common periods for reduced testosterone production and the onset of male menopause.
Male menopause does not even receive a significant amount of attention in the scientific field. This is a shame as male menopause can lead to serious bouts of depression in middle aged men; therefore it is well worth researching. Depression in men can lead to anger and aggression.
Male menopause and depression comes about usually because of the fact that impotence and erectile dysfunction can set in. This is obviously highly distressing for a man which in turn leads to feelings of ill-worth and depressive thoughts.
He may begin to think that it is his fault without realizing that he is actually going through a form of menopause.
Some symptoms of male depression during menopause are denial, aggression and occasionally complete withdrawal from regular activities. Statistics say that up to 80% of adults with depression will never seek help - this is an alarmingly high number of people who will never acknowledge that they are depressed, let alone try to combat it.
Male menopause and depression should be researched and spoken about openly - after all that is the only way to help combat it.
Many men feel it is 'weak' and unmanly to seek help for depression he may be feeling due to the drop in testosterone levels that can occur during male menopause.
Male menopause and the underlying depression can set in from anywhere after forty years of ago. Some men begin producing less testosterone as early as their late 30's, however the 40's and 50's are the most common periods for reduced testosterone production and the onset of male menopause.
Male menopause does not even receive a significant amount of attention in the scientific field. This is a shame as male menopause can lead to serious bouts of depression in middle aged men; therefore it is well worth researching. Depression in men can lead to anger and aggression.
Male menopause and depression comes about usually because of the fact that impotence and erectile dysfunction can set in. This is obviously highly distressing for a man which in turn leads to feelings of ill-worth and depressive thoughts.
He may begin to think that it is his fault without realizing that he is actually going through a form of menopause.
Some symptoms of male depression during menopause are denial, aggression and occasionally complete withdrawal from regular activities. Statistics say that up to 80% of adults with depression will never seek help - this is an alarmingly high number of people who will never acknowledge that they are depressed, let alone try to combat it.
Male menopause and depression should be researched and spoken about openly - after all that is the only way to help combat it.
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