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Mayo Clinic Asks: Is Male Menopause (aka "Andropause") Real? |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 10:39 pm |
| Tags: health diet exercise, aging, health, men, menopause, middle age, research, feature |
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Is "male menopause" real? Absolutely says the Mayo Clinic but the term is somewhat misleading because it is quite unlike the more dramatic female counterpart. In men, the hormone changes occur gradually, over a period of many years and the effects are subtle--often not noticed until later in life. For this reason, many prefer the term "andropause". As men turn 40 their testosterone levels begin to decline gradually at a rate of about 1 percent a year though there is significant individual variation. From the Mayo Clinic: Signs and symptoms of low testosterone can include: * Reduced sexual desire * Infertility * A decrease in spontaneous erections (such as during sleep) * Swollen or tender breasts (gynecomastia) * Loss of body and pubic hair * Small or shrinking testes * Height loss and thinning bones * Reduced muscle bulk and strength * Hot flushes and sweats Other signs and symptoms can include: * Decreased energy, motivation and [ Full article ] |
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