WHAT IS ANDROPAUSE- MALE MENOPAUSE

peret · Post time 8-8-2006 03:15 PM

In the same way that women experience body changes and discomfort when they reach the menopause, men may undergo a similar hormonal change between the age of 40 and 55 years, called Andropause.

Andropause is caused by a drop in the testosterone level of men as they get older and despite the fact that there is no obvious sign of onset, such as cessation of menstruation in women, the changes in mood, health and sexual functioning have been well documented and are directly linked to the lower hormone levels that occur naturally with advancing age.

Body changes in men are likely to occur quite slowly but may include mood swings, tiredness, low energy levels, lowered libido (sex drive) and a feeling that he just isn't as physically able as he once was. The drop in testosterone levels may also mean that the man is more at risk for developing serious health problems like heart disease and bone that are weak and break easily.

What You Need to know about Andropause:

* It may occur between 40 and 55 years of age, but is very difficult to predict exactly when hormone levels will start to drop.

* The hormonal decline is gradual and may be difficult to recognize at first-symptoms like loss of energy and decreased sex drive, along with mood swings may be the first clues that something is changing.

* You may or may not need to consult your physician-both mild and severe symptoms are common in Andropause and each case is different.

* Andropause first appeared in medical texts in the 1940's so it is not something new or foreign but recent developments in hormone testing mean that it is now possible to measure the testosterone level in the blood and make a conclusive diagnosis.

In the past, symptoms were often overlooked or dismissed as being a case of mild depression and 'all in the mind' but these days help is available to ease discomfort and aid understanding of the changes the man may be experiencing.

* Symptoms are often not very specific and because men are often unwilling to open up about it may help to know that it is something that is known and understood and lowered levels of hormones can be used as evidence that there are indeed changes occurring in the body. A lot of research is being carried out by the scientific and medical community to help men and their families experience as little disruption and discomfort as possible.

arnabkiut · Post time 9-8-2006 09:47 AM

What is Andropause?
the result of low testosterone throughout your body. Learn how andropause can produce a profound and widespread range of symptoms. By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience a phenomenon similar to the female menopause, called andropause. Unlike women, men do not have a clear-cut signpost such as the cessation of menstruation to mark this transition. Both, however, are distinguished by a drop in hormone levels. Estrogen in the female, testosterone in the male. The bodily changes occur very gradually in men and may be accompanied by changes in attitudes and moods, fatigue, a loss of energy, sex drive and physical agility.

What's more, studies show that this decline in testosterone can actually put one at risk for other health problems like heart disease and weak bones. Since all this happens at a time of life when many men begin to question their values, accomplishments and direction in life, it's often difficult to realise that the changes occurring are related to more than just external conditions.

Do I Have Andropause?
Are you feeling irritable, tired all of the time and just don't have the same enthusiasm for things? Take this quiz to find out if you have the symptoms of andropause.
- korang leh click http://www.andropause.com/diagnosis/quiz.asp utk kuiz nih......

Impact of Low Testosterone
Testosterone is an essential male hormone. Discover why testosterone levels are crucial for sexual functioning and play a major role in preventing osteoporosis and heart disease.

Is this a new phenomenon?
Yes and no. In fact, andropause was first described in medical literature in the 1940's. So it's not really new. But, our ability to diagnose it properly is. Sensitive tests for bioavailable testosterone weren't available until recently, so andropause has gone through a long period where it was underdiagnosed and undertreated. Now that men are living longer, there is heightened interest in andropause and this will help to advance our approach to this important life stage which was identified so long ago.

utk mklmat lnjut...pegi ke...http://www.andropause.com......
org lelaki patut alert on this penyakit...bukn pmuan aje yg ade menopose tau ( betol ke ejaan aku nihh )......

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