Male menopause is also known as a mid-life crisis. It is where male hormone levels drop which often results in depression, anxiety, and a general decline of interest in sex. As a male, you have to face the fact that you may well get male menopause symptoms when you reach a certain age (usually at late 50's to early 60's).
If you think that you are suffering with male menopause symptoms, it is advised that you consult your doctor about before jumping to conclusions and getting treated for it. The doctor will perform a series of tests to confirm that you are really suffering from male menopause.
There are many treatments for male menopause that can make it easier for you to cope up with the condition and relieve the symptoms. The major treatment for male menopause is hormone replacement therapy which aims to increase low testosterone levels. This hormone replacement treatment is called testosterone replacement therapy. With this treatment, you can greatly reduce the symptoms of male menopause, and increase your quality of life.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Who knew low testosterone could cause so many symptoms?
A great article was posted on http://www.knowledgecloset.com/2010/05/14/what-are-the-symptoms-of-low-testosterone/ the author states
The most common symptoms I have seen in my male relatives and friends who have suffered from low testosterone levels have been increased irritability or depression and fatigue. These symptoms have quickly disappeared after seeing the doctor and being proscribed medication.
When testosterone levels decrease below the normal range, men experience many of the following common symptoms:
Low sex drive
Increased irritability or depression
Fatigue
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Inability to concentration
Reduced muscle mass and strength
Decreased bone density; osteoporosis
The most common symptoms I have seen in my male relatives and friends who have suffered from low testosterone levels have been increased irritability or depression and fatigue. These symptoms have quickly disappeared after seeing the doctor and being proscribed medication.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Andropause - male menopause
Male menopause - males go through menopause Male menopause symptoms are similar to those experienced by a female as she is going through menopause in her middle age.There is one big difference to the outcome though - women will lose their fertility whilst men will not There is another name for male menopause - andropause Andropause can actually be brought upon by things such as depression, obesity and dementia. It can also occur naturally. Only some men will experience a significant drop in testosterone levels in their 40's and beyond. Many men keep healthy levels well into their 80's.
Male menopause and depression
Male menopause and depression are commonly linked. Low testosterone levels have been known to bring on depression in middle aged men.
Many men feel it is 'weak' and unmanly to seek help for depression he may be feeling due to the drop in testosterone levels that can occur during male menopause.
Male menopause and the underlying depression can set in from anywhere after forty years of ago. Some men begin producing less testosterone as early as their late 30's, however the 40's and 50's are the most common periods for reduced testosterone production and the onset of male menopause.
Male menopause does not even receive a significant amount of attention in the scientific field. This is a shame as male menopause can lead to serious bouts of depression in middle aged men; therefore it is well worth researching. Depression in men can lead to anger and aggression.
Male menopause and depression comes about usually because of the fact that impotence and erectile dysfunction can set in. This is obviously highly distressing for a man which in turn leads to feelings of ill-worth and depressive thoughts.
He may begin to think that it is his fault without realizing that he is actually going through a form of menopause.
Some symptoms of male depression during menopause are denial, aggression and occasionally complete withdrawal from regular activities. Statistics say that up to 80% of adults with depression will never seek help - this is an alarmingly high number of people who will never acknowledge that they are depressed, let alone try to combat it.
Male menopause and depression should be researched and spoken about openly - after all that is the only way to help combat it.
Many men feel it is 'weak' and unmanly to seek help for depression he may be feeling due to the drop in testosterone levels that can occur during male menopause.
Male menopause and the underlying depression can set in from anywhere after forty years of ago. Some men begin producing less testosterone as early as their late 30's, however the 40's and 50's are the most common periods for reduced testosterone production and the onset of male menopause.
Male menopause does not even receive a significant amount of attention in the scientific field. This is a shame as male menopause can lead to serious bouts of depression in middle aged men; therefore it is well worth researching. Depression in men can lead to anger and aggression.
Male menopause and depression comes about usually because of the fact that impotence and erectile dysfunction can set in. This is obviously highly distressing for a man which in turn leads to feelings of ill-worth and depressive thoughts.
He may begin to think that it is his fault without realizing that he is actually going through a form of menopause.
Some symptoms of male depression during menopause are denial, aggression and occasionally complete withdrawal from regular activities. Statistics say that up to 80% of adults with depression will never seek help - this is an alarmingly high number of people who will never acknowledge that they are depressed, let alone try to combat it.
Male menopause and depression should be researched and spoken about openly - after all that is the only way to help combat it.
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