Male Menopause

A number of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have established that testosterone concentration decreases with advancing age. This age related decline is more in the men with underlying illnesses. The term ANDROPAUSE has been used to denote age-related decline in testosterone concentration but there is no discrete time when testosterone concentration decline abruptly.

Symptoms of Andropause (Male Menopause)

• Physical

  • Decreased vigor
  • Easily fatigued
  • Poor exercise tolerance
  • Diminished strength and muscle mass
  • Decrease in bone mineral density
  • Decreased body hair

• Sexual

  • Decreased libido
  • Decreased sexual activity
  • Limited quality of orgasm
  • Reduced ejaculate strength
  • Reduced ejaculate volume

• Psychological

  • Mood changes
  • Poor concentration
  • Loss of motivation
  • Reduced initiative
  • Memory impairment
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • General reduction in intellectual activity
  • Poor work performance

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