What is Andropause

A Gradual Hormonal Decline
According to the National Institutes of Health, men go through aging male syndrome or between ages of 35 and 65. This syndrome is also referred to as Andropause. Similar to a woman's drop in estrogen levels during menopause, men experience a shift in hormone levels, most notably their testosterone. However, these changes occur very gradually in men and often come with changes in physical performance and appearance, moods, fatigue, loss of energy, sex drive and even general health concerns such as poor prostate health and cardiovascular disease. Despite knowing that a decline in testosterone levels will occur in nearly all men, there are no significant indicators for predicting who will experience Andropausal symptoms of particular severity to require medical assistance or at what age these symptoms will occur.

Andropause

The Male Version Of Menopause
The Hormonal Imbalances of Andropause Originally, Andropause was believed to be treated through the enhancement of testosterone, as it is closely related to a man’s masculinity, virility and sexuality. However, physicians soon discovered that testosterone enhancement alone was not the answer.

The male endocrine system is very complex. In order to achieve proper hormone homeostasis (balance), the following must be addressed: Testosterone, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Estrogen and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

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The Symptoms of Andropause

As men age, critical hormone levels begin to shift. These shifts in hormones usually begin to occur at the age of 35, resulting in symptoms such as:

  • Decreased Sex Drive
  • Thinning Hair
  • Low Energy
  • Depression
  • Loss of Lean Muscle
  • Increased Body Fat