Andropause
Whether it is referred to as a condition
or phenomenon, most men begin to experience changes in their
bodies somewhere between the ages of 30 and 55. Formerly
attributed to “growing old,” a great deal of data now
indicates that , like women, hormone imbalance is the root
cause of the male menopause- the andropause.
Symptoms of
Male Menopause
Physical Appearance
· Body fat gain,
abdominal weight gain
· Loss of lean muscle tissue
·
Bone deterioration
· Loss of hair
Bodily Functions
·
Fatigue
· Decreased libido
· Possible erectile
dysfunction (ED)
· Hot flashes, blushing
Mental
Functions
· Poor sleep quality or insomnia
·
Nervousness, anxiety and irritability
· Memory lapses
·
Depression
Available
Help
The good news is that male hormone imbalance
is correctable and a youthful hormone balance can be safely
restored. An evaluation to determine free and total
testosterone levels, estradiol (estrogen), DHEA
and…….
Seema Patel MD, MPH is a board certified physician
with special certification in Age Management Medicine. She is
an affiliate of the Cenegenics Medical Institute, which is the
largest and most experienced Age Management Medicine Practice
in the world with patients from every state and several
countries. The Cenegenics Medical Institute consistently
receives regional, national and international media exposure
and has been the featured expert in the media, including USA
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