Hormonal changes associated with aging can affect men after the age of 40 and carry a set of unpleasant symptoms that impact them both physically and mentally.
Cenegenics' age management physicians use total and free testosterone measurements, plus several hormone-related blood tests and clinical assessments to diagnose what has been commonly referred to as andropause.
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Andropause refers to the symptoms caused by a decrease in testosterone levels. The decline starts to occur in men after 40, but age is not the only factor. The use of medications and lifestyle choices can also contribute to the waning production of testosterone.
What Is the Difference Between Andropause and Menopause?
Menopause is the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. This regular part of aging happens when the female body stops making estrogen. On the other hand, andropause, which is also called male menopause, refers to a man’s age-related hormone changes. While the condition isn’t exactly akin to menopause, men do indeed experience a development of symptoms resulting from a decrease in the hormone testosterone.
What Are the Symptoms of Andropause?
Andropause symptoms can vary significantly from one person to the next, affecting sex drive, muscle mass, mental sharpness, energy levels, and the way men look and feel. [1] However, the most common symptoms of andropause are:
Reduced libido
Night sweats
Mood swings
Hot flashes
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep disturbance
Decreased motivation and mental acuity
Mild to moderate erectile dysfunction
If you suspect you’re experiencing the symptoms of andropause, seek the professional opinion of an experienced Cenegenics age management physician. There are many treatments available for testosterone deficiency, and we can tailor one according to your unique needs.
What Is the Normal Testosterone Level Range?
The so-called “normal range” is very wide and usually is just a statistic. The fact that you are in the normal range doesn’t mean that everything is okay, especially if you are in the lower end of that range. For example, the normal range for testosterone recognized by one of the largest lab/diagnostics providers is between 250 and 1100. So 300 is normal, and 1050 is also normal. However, your body’s response to these different levels is, to say the least, very different.
When Does Andropause Begin?
Andropause is caused by changes in testosterone levels. Research shows that for each decade of life after 30, the prevalence of testosterone decreases by as much as 17%. As men age, andropause symptoms become more prevalent.
Andropause Treatment
How to Treat Andropause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or metabolic and hormonal optimization, coupled with optimal fuel, nutraceuticals, peak fitness training, and biofeedback, have been shown to benefit healthy and unhealthy men. Oftentimes, the most significant improvements are seen in the sexual domain, transcending into the physical and emotional domain.
Improved muscle strength, physical function, lean body mass, and mood are just some of the positive changes that targeted treatment can achieve.
It’s important to emphasize, however, that treatments must always be based on an individual needs analysis.
Why Cenegenics?
As a first-to-market leader in performance health, and seen as the ultimate investment in yourself, Cenegenics has helped over 33,000 executives see truly transformational results for the past 25 years.
Our physicians are trained in comprehensive, evidence-based programs to focus on areas such as maximizing energy, optimizing body composition, enhancing sexual health, sharpening cognitive function, improving sleep, and reducing stress.
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