Symptoms of Male Menopause- Causes and Treatment Options
by John Dugan OwnerWhen talking
menopause, most people automatically associate it with middle-aged women, but
men can also experience something similar. Symptoms creep up slowly, until one
day, a normal work schedule becomes almost overwhelming due to unexplained fatigue;
and a drive that was always geared high has slowly faded away. Usually, when
these symptoms begin to occur, they are followed by the one symptom that gets
the most attention, and a visit to the doctor- male dysfunction. It is at that
point male organ health becomes first on the priority list. As they say,
knowledge is power, so knowing what male menopause is and how to treat it can
bring much needed reassurance to someone suffering from this disheartening
condition.
What happens in male
menopause- During puberty, the male reproductive glands begin to produce the
male androgen hormone, which is the powerhouse behind muscle mass, strength,
reproductive drive, and performance. This streamlined production of hormones
continues unimpaired until around the age of 30. From that point on, hormone
levels in men can decline at a rate of about 1 percent a year. It is at the age
of 50 where these levels can drop to a point where a man starts to experience
the impact of this lowered hormone level. Sometimes, a health problem can cause
a drastic loss of androgen as well. Either way, symptoms that point to
andropause (male menopause) should be addressed by a physician, to rule out
other conditions with similar symptoms.
Symptoms of low
androgen- Andropause can cause a myriad of symptoms, depending on the
severity of androgen loss. These include-
- Low energy and
unexplained fatigue, which can cause lowered interest in regular activities
such as exercise or intimate play.
- Depression and
sadness can be a daily norm when androgen deficiency is occurring.
- Difficulty
concentrating to a point where things like forgetting daily appointments become
common.
- Increase in
body fat can happen, even if the diet hasn’t changed. Low androgen can also
lower the metabolism.
- Feelings of
weakness or actual loss of muscle mass. Male hormones such as androgen fuel
muscle growth and recovery. When levels are low it can make it difficult to
gain or retain musculature.
- Less odor in
sweat can occur, and although most would find this a positive symptom, the lack
of body odor indicates problems in hormone balance.
- Reproductive
drive can plummet and can cause disinterest in intimacy to a point where
relationships can suffer. Occasionally, romance just doesn’t feel the same, and
a man may wonder how to increase male organ sensitivity.
- Male
dysfunction, the difficulty or complete inability to gain or maintain a
tumescene, can be a devastating symptom, especially for men who have never had
problems in that department.
- Lowered self
confidence can be a secondary symptom of low androgen due to ongoing problems
such as fatigue, weight gain or male dysfunction.
Treatment
options- One of the first things that should be done is to make an
appointment with a healthcare provider to rule out disorders that mimic low
androgen. Simple blood work can reveal whether male hormone levels are indeed
low. Once it’s determined that the problem is low androgen, treatment options
exist that can help.
- Hormone
replacement, if prescribed by a doctor, can eliminate most of the symptoms of
male menopause. Certain diseases like prostate cancer can be aggravated by its
use so a careful medical exam is needed to ensure there are no
contraindications to supplementing androgen.
- Diets such as
the Mediterranean Diet, as well as exercise can not only improve hormone heath,
but general health, as well. Improving food quality eaten and physical activity
levels will do wonders for hormone health, male organ health, and overall
wellbeing.
- Supplements
that contain DHEA, zinc, vitamin D or the herb ashwagandha are known to boost
androgen levels. Topical cremes that contain anti-aging vitamins like A and C,
and amino acids like L-Arginine, can help symptoms that impact male organ
health and restore youthful resilience and sensitivity.
There are many
disheartening symptoms of male menopause,f but luckily, modern medicine,
natural supplements, and topical male organ health crèmes (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) containing high-end nutrients
that target the manhood tissue are available to address them. With proper
treatment, men can feel like they are back in the game of life once again.
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