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Men Health & Andropause

Suffering from Andropause: the Male Menopause?

Suffering from Andropause: the Male Menopause?

Men biologic clock is called Andropause which is male menopause or MANopause disorder. Andropause is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone. Bioidentical hormones significantly reduce the symptoms of andropause.

Symptoms of low testosterone may cause physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. Gradual loss of energy, muscle, mental focus, stamina and libido are few of the symptoms experienced by men as they age and as their testosterone levels decline. Granted that testosterone drop will virtually strike all men as they age. There is no way to predict who will suffer from male menopause symptoms that will reach the severity of seeking medical help.

Symptoms of low testosterone may cause physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. Gradual loss of energy, muscle, mental focus, stamina and libido are few of the symptoms experienced by men as they age and as their testosterone levels decline. Granted that testosterone levels will virtually strike all men with age, there is no way of predicting whose male menopause symptoms will reach the severity of seeking medical help.

The Top 10 Signs of Andropause - the male menopause are:

"The risks and benefits of testosterone replacement need to be evaluated by a qualified hormone therapy expert, each person’s anatomy and physiology are different so it is not a one size fits all diagnosis,"Balanced testosterone levels can:

Improve brain function

• Increase energy
• Increase strength
• Increase bone density
• Increase libido
• Improve sexual sensitivity
• Improve sexual function
• Improve HDL and LDL levels
• Improve cardiovascular health

Testosterone replacement therapy is a treatment for men with low testosterone who want to boost their health and overall well-being in their later years. Perhaps the best news for men and women is that hormone losses and imbalances are easily correctible. And through proper treatment, Dr Akoury can bring about a healthier, younger and more vital you.

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

Awaremed Institute 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. Each treatment plan is customized to your individual needs.

Andropause Exams and Tests for Men

To determine your hormonal needs, Awaremed Institute 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, Awaremed Institute monitors and reevaluates your hormone levels to insure that they are maintained within optimum balance.

Which hormones do we test?