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Male Menopause (Andropause) Symptoms and Treatment
By Peter Reyes
My father never talked to me about male menopause and what andropause symptoms can do to a man, mentally, physically and emotionally. Maybe, he didn't know male menopause existed. But the truth is, andropause is real and it's not simply about aging. Let's look at how to identify and deal with the symptoms of male menopause (andropause or viropause).
When men experience a decline in their testosterone levels, that's the beginning of male menopause. Because we don't have a clear sign like women do when they stop having periods, many of us don't even realize we're going through male menopause at all.
And since the testosterone decline is gradual, about 10% decline in testosterone levels every 10 years, men experiencing male menopause or andropause don't generally experience the severity of menopausal symptoms as women do.
Male menopause symptoms are slight and slow to have an intense impact on our lives until we're in our fifties or sixties.
Symptoms of Male Menopause (Andropause)
The first symptom of male menopause is a change in a man's sex drive. The decreasing hormone levels have a negative impact on the mood and mental abilities. Men going through andropause will find they're not as eager for sex as before or may experience problem with getting and maintaining an erection.
Other andropause symptoms can include a loss of energy, general fatigue, depression, unknown difficulties in sleeping, weight gain, irritability, excessive sweating without any definite reasons, urinary problems, lowered physical agility, as well as hair loss. These symptoms may be so mild that a man isn't really aware of them. Usually, when men reach late 40s, the testosterone decline in their bodies has made andropause symptoms much more apparent.
More often than not, male menopause symptoms are mistaken for other medical problems. That's why it's important that you go for regular physical examinations to make sure you're in the best of health. When andropause symptoms starts to interfere with your life, you may want to consider treatments, especially for sexual dysfunction.
Prescribed and Natural Herbal Treatments for Male Menopause
Fortunately, you can find many treatments, both herbal and prescribed, available to treat male menopause symptoms such as sexual difficulties. Cialis is commonly prescribed for men who are experiencing sexual dysfunction, and only your doctor can prescribe this medicine. However, before you consider that option, you should be informed of Cialis side effects and risk factors.
There are also many excellent herbal remedies to treat sexual problems (sexual dysfunction and impotence), you may encounter due to the decreased level of testosterone. However, the very important thing is to make sure that these herbal remedies are safe, professionally formulated and effective.
Aside from hormone replacement therapy and natural herbal remedies to treat andropause, a balanced diet and lifestyle modification such as quitting smoking should never be overlooked when dealing with male menopause symptoms.
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