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Have we heard of the word ANDROPAUSE ?
Andropause is the male version of the Menopause that is synonymous with women
Also known as Hypogonadism , andropause is a medical condition characterized by a decline in testosterone level in men , the decrease in turn leads to other physical , emotional and psychological symptoms like
– Erectile dysfunction
– fatigue
– weight gain in the midsection
– low libido
– hair loss
– mood swing and changes
– bone loss
– sleep disruption
– etcBelow are some of the risk factors
– insulin resistance
– obesity
– sleep apnea
– chronic diseases
– dependency on medications 💊 (steroids)
– Aging
– low testosterone productionOne doesn’t just assume with the above symptoms , it is proper to proper medical diagnosis where things like your medical history are put into consideration, physical examination, blood test to check testosterone levels ,etc
The good news like in every ailment treatment options are available and the earlier the better
Below are the treatment options available
– Hormone therapy
– lifestyle medication
– Testosterone replacement therapy
– counseling which involve mental health supportThe truth about this one life we have got to live is having access to the actual information and taking the steps provided by the information
Consulting a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and guidance is the proper thing to do
I am Jite Ellen and I believe we should know
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Thank you for this contribution Jiteellen.
The percentage of men who experience andropause varies depending on age and other factors, but here’s some information:
Men over 40: A study in Massachusetts found that 481,000 men between the ages of 40 and 69 experience andropause each year, which is a crude incidence rate of 12.3 per 1,000 person-years.
Men over 60: According to the American Urological Association, about 2 in 10 men over the age of 60 have low testosterone levels.
Men over 80: Nearly half of men over the age of 80 have low testosterone.
Men in their 50s: Around 30% of men in their 50s experience symptoms of andropause.
Andropause, also known as male menopause, is a gradual decrease in testosterone levels that can cause a variety of physical, sexual, and psychological symptoms. However, not all men experience a significant drop in testosterone levels as they age. Some factors that can make symptoms worse or happen earlier include diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, stress, anxiety, and depression.