Suffering from Andropause: the Male Menopause?

Andropause, also known as the male menopause or MANopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone. In many cases, bioidentical hormones can be part of the solution. Symptoms of low testosterone manifest in a number of ways including physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. Men frequently notice male menopause symptoms as a gradual loss of energy, muscle, mental focus, stamina and libido. Experts directly relate low testosterone to causes of low sex drive. Although a decline in hormone levels will occur in virtually all men with age, there is no way of predicting whose male menopause symptoms will reach the severity of seeking medical help.

Top 10 Signs of Andropause - the male menopause:

Statistics on Andropause: The Male Menopause

Suffering from symptoms of low testosterone? According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4 -5 million men have low testosterone levels and only 5-10 percent of them will seek treatment.

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels and only 5-10% of these men will seek treatment.

A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report stated “male androgens progressively decline with age.” The report analyzed male hormones and found that the testosterone level in most 70 year old men was 10 percent of the level in males that are 25 years old. By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience symptoms similar to female menopause, which in men is known as the male menopause or andropause. The symptoms of andropause include changes in body mass, resulting in less muscle and more fat, changes in attitudes and moods, fatigue, a loss of energy and sex drive, as well as physical agility.

Male menopause symptoms are also associated with stress levels, nutrition quality, fitness routine and the environmental toxins the body is exposed to on a daily basis.

Treating Andropause, the male menopause

Dr. Kelley’s physician-supervised programs use only natural bioidentical hormones, hormones, which are identical to the body’s own chemistry, integrated with nutrition and fitness programs. Bioidentical hormone therapy provides a natural treatment that helps men suffering the from male menopause symptoms and allows them to live the best life possible.

Your individualized treatment plan may include a combination of creams, gels, pills, self-injections or pellet therapy. Each treatment plan is customized to your individual needs.

Andropause Exams and Tests for Men

To determine your hormonal needs, Dr. Kelley’s anti aging physicians thoroughly evaluate your symptoms of low testosterone using state-of-the-art diagnostics including saliva, urine and/or blood labs to determine your hormone levels and your unique bioidentical hormone needs. After starting bioidentical hormone therapy, Dr. Kelley monitors and reevaluates your hormone levels to insure that they are maintained within optimum balance.