11/07/2025
Andropause - The Male Menopause!
This can occur generally when males reach their late 40s to early 50s and onward from there.
The symptoms can include:
Decreased Libido and Erectile Dysfunction: A significant drop in s*x drive and difficulty achieving or maintaining an er****on are frequently reported.
Fatigue and Low Energy: Many men experience persistent tiredness, reduced energy levels, and decreased motivation.
Mood Changes: Andropause can be associated with irritability, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating and short term memory issues.
Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia and other sleep problems may occur.
Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength: Reduced testosterone can lead to a decrease in muscle mass and strength leading to a reduced ability to exercise.
Weight Gain, Particularly Around the Midsection: Metabolism may slow down, and muscle loss can contribute to weight gain.
Hot Flashes: While more commonly associated with women, some men experience hot flashes due to hormonal fluctuations.
Gynecomastia: In some cases, andropause can lead to the development of breast tissue in men.
Height loss, fractures, or low bone mineral density ie osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Testosterone levels gradually decrease in men by approximately 1% per year beginning around ages 30 to 40, and this decline is generally not considered to cause issues on its own but other triggers are lack of sleep, a poor diet, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, low self-esteem can attribute to andropause.
Don’t let these symptoms interfere with your everyday life and happiness, lets work together to find the underlying cause and implement a plan to resolve it.
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