Male Menopause

By: Reckless Alter

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Male menopause is the condition seen in ageing men. This relates to the slow and steady reduction of the production of hormones testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone in case of middle aged men. It is also associated with the decrease in leydig cells. Women menopause is complete and permanent and completely shuts down the reproductive system as a normal event. In case of men, there is steady decline in testosterone levels with age. This is also called as Andropause or androgen deficiency of the aging male as it correctly reflects the gradual loss of testosterone production. The changes in male are:

1. Hormonal
2. Physical
3. Social
4. Sexual
5. Psychological
6. Spiritual
7. Interpersonal

Other names:

1. Andropause
2. Mid life crisis
3. Male menopause

Male menopause Symptoms

Many men do not acknowledge the physical changes and are not as verbal as women. Due to this the andropause symptoms go unexpressed and there is difficulty in understanding the changes. The male menopause symptoms are much similar to Symptoms of menopause in women. The symptoms are termed as male climacteric and include:

1. Loss of libido and potency
2. Nervousness
3. Menopause Depression
4. Menopause anxiety
5. Impaired memory
6. Inability to concentrate
7. Urinary changes
8. Decrease in endurance and strength
9. Withdrawn and back pain
10. Erections less strong
11. Loss of physical fitness and appearance of beer bellies
12. Fatigue
13. Insomnia
14. Hot flashes
15. Mood swings and change in attitude
16. Sweating

Early male menopause

1. Early male menopause may occur in men who have exposure to estrogen or work in chemical factories or use pesticides
2. Men with diabetes, high blood pressure
3. Men undergoing hormone replacement therapy
4. Men with genetic disorder that produce hypogonadism like klinefelter, Wilson-Turner and Reifenstein syndromes

Male Menopause Treatment

1. Male menopause can be treated. Consult your doctor to learn more about the details of your treatment. You may also require making some lifestyle changes like change in diet or some exercise plan.
2. Medications like antidepressants may be given to reduce stress and treat depression
3. Hormonal treatment like testosterone replacement therapy may be given
4. Drink a lot of water
5. Reduce body fat by exercising and increase the metabolism
6. Reduces stress
7. Take some supplements and herbs 

Male menopause refers to the decline in testosterone production in men as they age. It is also termed as andropause and has same menopause symptoms as female menopause. Hormone therapy may be given to counter early menopause or mid life crisis.

About the Author

 Dr. Reckless Alter is graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine as a physician in 1969 and went on to earn his medical degree in 1973. For over 25 years he has been a pioneer in the field of surgery, with a special focus on wellness medicine and hormones for men. Dr. Reckless is currently a board-certified Family Practitioner and a precautionary Medicine specialist.  He has helped heal many problems of men through his treatment.

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