tiredness. fatigue. aches & pains. weight gain. loss of strength. erectile dysfunction. indecisiveness. no motivation.
ches and pains. Tiredness and fatigue. Loss of enthusiasm. Loss of strength and muscle mass. Weight gain. Erectile dysfunction. These are all just natural effects of aging that a man should learn to adjust to, right? Wrong. While these are symptoms that a man is entering a phase of life known as Andropause, men don’t have to accept these
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changes as untreatable. There are many treatments—including, medical, supplemental, and lifestyle—that can reduce and even reverse these symptoms.
What Is Andropause? Andropause is often thought of as the equivalent of meno-
pause in women, but it more simply refers to a time in a man's life when his body is producing less testosterone than the man needs. All men produce less testosterone as they get older. By the time a man reaches his 70’s and 80’s, his testosterone level has decreased by at least 50 percent. When women experience menopause, everyone knows it.
That’s because her hormones drop off over a period of months. Andropause symptoms typically progress very slowly, over years, so men think they’re just getting older without realizing that it is due to lower testosterone levels. While testosterone reduction can begin in a man's 30’s, the
impact of it usually doesn't start showing up until his 50’s. How- ever, men who are under a lot of stress may experience symptoms of low testosterone earlier or more dramatically. As this happens, a man starts feeling less like his old self. He
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may no longer have the zest for life he once had. He can also experience a reduction in strength and endurance, and develop a spare tire around his waist. And, he can have erectile dysfunc- tion (ED) that impacts his love life and self-esteem. If his ED doesn’t respond fully to Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra, that’s another sign suggestive of low testosterone. These drugs will not work without optimal levels of testosterone. Low-grade depression, lack of mental clarity, and loss of
drive and self-confidence are also common symptoms. Many men find that life gets overwhelming when their testosterone is low. They notice they are more indecisive, unable to embrace life’s challenges, and feel meek and powerless. Guys really do feel “over the hill”. This is because testosterone has an energizing effect. It prompts desire, motivation, and a can-do attitude. Without it,
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