Says male menopause affects 5 millions of men

August 30, 2010
Assert male menopause affects 5 millions of men
George Atkinson

Robert Brannigan, a urologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, says that 95 per cent of male menopause patients are not diagnosed and without male tratamiento.Menopausia or Hypogonadism, as it is known in the medical community, occurs when the testes do not produce enough testosterone, the hormone that plays a role key in masculine traits.

"This is a very prevalent," said Brannigan, who explained that hormonal variations are a normal part of aging."Women, ovulation comes to an end and hormone production decreases at a relatively fast time, considering that the experience of male hormone changes more slowly, with levels of testosterone falling around one percent each year starting in thirty years from the end of a man".

At the age of seventy years, the reduction in the level of testosterone in male could be as high as 50% or more compared to the levels of reference, but Brannigan notes that aging men aren't the only ones at risk.A number of genetic causes can affect males from birth and is usually diagnosed with insufficient progress normally through of puberty during the teenage years.

Treatment for male hypogonadism options include the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on topical gels, patches, and the inyecciones.A through HRT, doctors can restore muscle strength and function sexual.Además, men often experience increased energy and a more general sense of well-being.

"" We are seeing more men affected by male hypogonadism we saw ten years ago,"said Brannigan.""However, many men are still suffering in silence due to lack of awareness surrounding the trastorno.Porque male hypogonadism can significantly affect the quality of life, it is important that men pay attention to his body and openly discuss your symptoms with your doctor in order prevent overlooking the cause and to avoid the lack of an opportunity for the appropriate therapy."Male Hypogonadism is commonly diagnosed through a simple blood test.

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Source: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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