Is there male menopause?

Everyone seems to be talking about Menopause but what about men?

What happens to them?

The Facts…….!

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males.

As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. This is part of the natural aging process, and it is estimated that testosterone decreases about 10% every decade after men reach the age of 30.

Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the male hormone testosterone.

Approximately 30% of men in their 50s will experience symptoms of andropause caused by low testosterone levels.

Symptoms

• Sexual dysfunction

• Weakness

• Fatigue

• Insomnia

• Loss of motivation

• Mood disorders

• Reduction of bone density

• Belly fat and loss of muscle mass

Treatment

Speak to your GP – once tested you may receive testosterone replacement to correct the hormone deficiency

Other Treatments

CBT

Lifestyle changes

Relaxation

Time to talk boys and visit the GP - Its ok not to be ok.

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