Andropause–The Male Menopause Myth Or Reality
September 17, 2008
Believe it or not guys but just like our ladies we men have to face the dread of menopause as well – Andropause or Male menopause is fast being discovered as a very real situation the world over. Though there is a lot of controversy about the subject at hand, most carried on by men who do not want to admit that they could suffer from such a disorder that is closely associated to females, the problem does exist. However, unlike in women where the ovaries completely stop functioning, men having achieved the age of 40 have to deal with a similar condition when their system to reduce the production of Testosterone – a hormone commonly associated with all that is masculine. Nevertheless, the symptoms are more or less the same.
Men who enter into Andropause will find that they have to deal with very difficult feelings. Most of the time it is the people they live with who have to deal with their symptoms. So, it is best that guys get to know of the symptom, accept the fact that they have to deal with it, educate themselves about the symptoms and try to live with the facts of life by being better equipped. This will make life easier for the guys as well as all those they must live with.
The most difficult symptoms men entering Andropause have to deal with are depression and a lack of energy. Different individuals will suffer from the symptoms by different degrees. Apart from these basic symptoms men will also suffer from acute loss of muscular strength, lack of concentration and impotence (erectile dysfunction). Now you decide if depression is the greater distressing symptom! Many men who suffer from impotence only discover Andropause at this stage. Well Viagra can be given a shot now and then.
Now, if you have received a shock, there is nothing to actually worry about. Once you discover you have some or all of the symptoms of Andropause you can opt for readily available treatment, which is quite effective too. You have testosterone replacement therapy. You can take testosterone, a hormone derived from a bull (and there is also an ‘herbal’ supplement from nature – believe that!). Testosterone supplements can be taken internally in the form of pills, indictable or patches that are applied to the skin.
So if you suspect you are entering Andropause consult your doctor ASAP and rediscover the joys of life!!!
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