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Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Menopause
Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Menopause The first thing men notice is that they are
experiencing difficulty with sexual function, they may not realize that there is a connection to the other symptoms
they may have such as irritability, anger issues, fatigue, joint aches, and short term memory loss. They may not
realize that all of these symptoms combined may mean that they are suffering from a loss of testosterone. These
symptoms may occur gradually over a period of years and although they may start at age 35, they may not disrupt
life enough to be bothersome until the male is in his 40s or 50s. The female in their life may call attention to
the presence of symptoms. Diagnosis: At some point the male will decide to have a medical professional investigate
the symptoms. A complete medical history including sexual symptoms, and any other symptoms will be noted along with
any history of disease. Any past or current medications and surgeries will also be noted. A complete physical exam
will then be conducted including the genitals. Blood tests will be drawn to determine hormone levels. These blood
tests may be repeated at intervals. Treatment: Common treatment for loss of testosterone has been Testosterone
Replacement Therapy. There has been some concern over the connection between this replacement therapy and prostate
cancer. There have however been no studies to prove the connection between the two. There has been another concern
that this type of replacement therapy may increase the male's risk for heart disease as increasing the "male
androgen levels would also increase both serum cholesterol and serum LDL-Cholesterol levels, according to Drs
Caroline and Andrew Dott, who are professional lecturers and teachers. One of the oral forms of testosterone that
is available in the USA for males diagnosed with male menopause contains methyltestosterone which when used over a
period of time has been shown to damage the liver as cited in The Physicians Desk Reference. The subdermal pellets
are implanted under the skin and slowly dissolve over a period of 3 to 4 months. The injections need to be given
either weekly or bi-weekly. Once replacement therapy has started the testosterone that is produced within the body
ceases to be produced and replacement therapy must be continued throughout the balance of lifetime. This is why
males who have not lost all natural production but only have low levels must be careful concerning replacement
therapy. The benefits of treatment: Males who undergo hormone replacement therapy experience an improvement in
health and in their sense of well-being. One symptom (impotence) does not respond well to this replacement therapy.
The different forms of testosterone treatment available are: Pills Injections Subdermal Pellets Treatment is
something that should be discussed with the medical professional and all risks weighted carefully. Treatment is
something that is long-term and both the health risks and costs must be considered. The benefits may outweigh the
risks especially for males who are having difficulty coping with family life or work. There are fewer risks
associated with natural testosterone treatment.
Male Menopause Hot Flashes
Stats are known regarding what normal hormone levels are for each age group and for each sex. Abnormalities can be detected and monitored. The tricky part comes when the results need to be interpreted and the cause for any abnormal results determined.
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