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Important Information About Male Menopause
Important Information About Male Menopause All men experience a decrease in male hormones
as they age. Male menopause is described as the period of time when there is a noticeable decrease in male hormones
that occur at the same time as the man is experiencing symptoms of those identified as being male menopausal.
Testosterone is the "male body of masculinity" hormone. It influences how the male sex organs mature including
muscles, body hair and facial hair. Human health, strength and energy levels are all associated with Testosterone.
It also plays a major role in the ability of the body to remain in good health, to have strength and energy. The
signal that a male is in menopause is the declining levels of hromones. The symptoms that occur due to these
decreased levels are: a diminished libido, a sex life that is less htan what is a normal amount for the couple.
Another symptom is erectile dysfunction, infertility, changes in the structure of the body, and a reduction in bone
mass. Other symptoms are: anger, confusion, depression, and significant fatigue are all common symptoms. Although
some symptoms can start to show up between ages 40 and 45. The majority of symptoms will arrive after age 50. A low
testosterone level can also trigger imbalances that lead to the following: Increase in blood cholesterol level
Increase in blood triglyceride Increase in the level of insulin Increase in estrogen Increase in estrogen Decrease
in the growth hormone which will lead to a slow down in the evergy level, the decreased in muscle mass and energy.
Testicular failure as evidenced by a study of older men and their sperm revealed a decrease in sperm mobility, and
an increase in how sperm are formed. Male menopause is treated with Testosterone replacement Therapy There are many
types of synthetic testerone. Method of delivery include: oral pills, intra-muscular injection, intramuscular
pallets and the trans-dermal patch This replacement therapy is known to re-energize tired muscle mass and reverse
fat accumulation and aide in reducing fat accumulation. 1/3 of all testosterone prescriptions are for oral pill
form of testosterone. Some of the side-effects experienced with trans-dermal synthetic TRT systems are: Frequent or
persistent erections, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice There are natural forms of testosterone, which do not have as
many side effects as we would with the farm. Melatonin can be taken to help with sleep difficulties. Take 1 mg dose
in the beginning and gradually increase. A common side-effect is being slightly disoriented and perhaps some
dizziness. Male menopause is all about the aging process and one of the primary goals of staying healthy and young
is to stop the spread of free radicals. You can accomplish this by consuming food that is rich in anti-oxidants and
by taking antioxidant supplements. It is important to partner with your healthcare provider so that you can be
active in how well you are aging. Communication is important between patient and the medical team. Understanding
male menopause and the process that the male body undergoes when aging is vital to understanding men and living in
harmony and living well.
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Men can have their FSH level tested too. The normal level of FSH in women whom are not menopausal is: 5 mIU/mL to 30 mIU/mL. The menopausal level of FSH in women is: 50 mIU/mL to 100 mIU/mL.
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