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Complexities of Testosterone Treatment and Male Menopause
Complexities of Testosterone Treatment and Male Menopause When a man reaches his
mid-fifties, he may begin to feel the effects of lower testosterone levels in his blood.He may feel weak, tired,
depressed, and notice loss of hair, loss of muscle mass and bone strength, and encounter sexual problems.This is
the time that is called male menopause or andropause.Some men enter this phase earlier or later, but the midfifties
is the median time most men will feel it if, indeed, they feel it at all. Some men never do, while some others are
emotionally devastated.Most men are in the median range.Most dont know exactly what is wrong, but having trouble
with erections or sexual problems are enough to send the most doctor-phobic man straight to the clinic. After a
talk, and an examination, the doctor will usually run blood tests to make sure there is no other underlying reason
for the symptoms.If the blood tests come back positive with the signs of male menopause, the doctor and patient
will again assess what would be the most effective treatment.Some patients will elect to try lifestyle changes
only: healthier diet, more exercise, etc.Some patients will want to try a natural route with herbs, massage, good
water, etc.Some patients will take the course of lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).The
therapy will consist of the man going to the clinic at specified times set up by his doctor to get an injection of
testosterone.This procedure takes relatively little time and then the man is out the door.He will need more blood
tests periodically to assess his testosterone level and make sure nothing is being harmed by the testosterone, such
as the liver.If the man feels improvement, he will likely be on the therapy for awhile.If there is no improvement,
then the injections will be discontinued and some other therapy tried. Thats the way its supposed to be,
anyway.Even though many men make seeing their doctor the very last choice, the doctor should be your first
choice.There are a number of problems that can produce the same symptoms. The first thing the doctor will do is
rule those out. Men may still have a few reservations about going to the clinic.Some think that everybody will know
why there are there and that he will be publicly humiliated.This is not so!When schedules are being drawn up and
printed, the reason for the visit will say Injection.The receptionist and front office people will know only
this.The back office nurse will know what you are in for, and as a good nurse she wont kick the door open and yell
Time for your testosterone shot, Mister Patient!If she does talk about your private business in the earshot of any
patient, that is a serious breach of medical ethics and you should certainly bring it up to the office manager, the
doctor, or failing satisfaction, the nearest medical board.You can find them in your phone book or online. HRT, for
those who respond to it, is quick, relatively painless, and carried out under strictest confidentiality.Perhaps
youd like to talk to your physician and give it a try.
The Male Menopause
The statistic for how many males stay sexually active beyond age 70 is 40%. This statistic tells us that it is not normal to experience this particular symptom; and cannot be caused by the aging of the male in of itself.
Male menopause has no known cause as of yet, though it is being researched. There are some known factors that have come from the current researching and those are:
* Alcohol consumption of above average levels
* Getting less than ideal levels of exercise
* Hypertension
* Hormonal deficiencies
* Poor circulation
* Psychological problems
* Smoking
* Some interactions with both prescribed and non-prescription medications
Testosterone:
The hormone testosterone according to many endocrinologists and scientists is a male hormone.
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Male Menopause Tips and Facts.
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