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Ask any adult about menopause, and they’ll likely know a thing or two, but bring up andropause, and you’ll probably get a few confused looks.
Low testosterone, andropause, the “male menopause”—whatever you want to call it, is very real.
So real 30% of men in their 50s experience effects of hormonal changes with rates rising as age increases. Today we want to shine a light on Andropause, some common symptoms, and important things to know.
Male Menopause Explained
Changing hormone levels, specifically drops in testosterone, in men are known as andropause. However, for the sake of clarity, it can also be referred to as:
- Testosterone deficiency
- Androgen deficiency
- Late-onset hypogonadism
However, whatever you prefer to call it, the truth is if left untreated you can suffer serious health consequences (physical and mental). In fact, menopause and andropause are very different.
While female menopause is a natural sign of aging some men may never develop low testosterone levels. Additionally, female menopause typically sets in quickly while male menopause can develop quietly over decades; making symptoms more difficult to notice.
Common Symptoms
Low testosterone and hormone imbalance are common for men as they age. Once a man turns 35, he may expect to experience a gradual decline in testosterone production at a rate of up to 10% loss in production per year.
As testosterone levels decline men may experience the following:
- Brain fog
- Low energy
- Stubborn belly fat
- Sexual dysfunction
- Mood disorders
- Increased joint pain or stiffness
- Difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection
- Irritability and quick tempers
All of these symptoms, and much more, can quickly deteriorate health if left untreated. Unbalanced hormones in men may also increase the risk for:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Prostate cancer
- Alzheimer’s disease
Doctors associate andropause with many different symptoms, but every patient’s journey with hormone imbalance is different.
You may not experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, while a friend or family member could be experiencing severe effects.
It’s important to share your history with your practitioner to address the direct cause of your health concerns.
Take Control of Your Health
In the past, when men sought treatment for hormonal imbalances, there weren’t many options. Pills, patches, and creams were among common treatments, but most left patients unsatisfied and offered short-term solutions.
EvexiPEL practitioners have long taken an integrated approach to achieve hormone balance and strive to help patients find a balance between their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
We center part of our personalized treatment plan around Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) with pellets.
Our pellet therapy has been proven to be a superior method for delivering hormones to men with low testosterone because of the individualized dosing, steady state of hormone release and natural over synthetic options.
Depending on your specific needs your practitioner may employ other treatment options such as a detox program, supplements, and more.
We Can Help
To learn more about how hormonal imbalances may be affecting you and personalized treatment plans, schedule a confidential consultation! Find your nearest EvexiPEL provider here.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.