Andropause Or Male Menopause
You may be aware of Menopause, i.e. stopping of menstrual cycle in women after a certain age. Now let me surprise you by the latest findings that same phenomenon also happens with men too!! No, men don’t menstruate, but a hormone called TESTOSTERONE; male androgenic hormone starts decreasing.
This hormone is responsible for Male Orgasm, Development of Testicles, Prostrate and Penis, Spermatogenesis, Libido (desire for sex).Normal male testosterone levels range between 280 and 1,100 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) for adult males, and between 15 and 70 ng/dL for adult females. Due to excess alcohol intake, STRESS, long term drug intake, steroids,
Symptoms :
Male menopause can cause physical, sexual, and psychological problems. They typically worsen as you get older. They can include:
- low energy
- depression or sadness
- decreased motivation
- lowered self-confidence
- difficulty concentrating
- insomnia or difficulty sleeping
- increased body fat
- reduced muscle mass and feelings of physical weakness
- gynecomastia, or development of breasts
- decreased bone density
- erectile dysfunction
- reduced libido
- infertility
You may also experience swollen or tender breasts, decreased testicle size, loss of body hair, or hot flashes. Low levels of testosterone associated with male menopause have also been linked to osteoporosis. This is a condition where your bones become weak and brittle. This may lead to various problems like Memory Loss; Mood swings; decreased libido for sex; bone loss; digestive problems; fatigue etc.
causes the serum testosterone to fall.
Decrease in the level of Testosterone takes place due to ageing process at age of approximately 40 years. This results in osteoporosis, decrease in muscle mass, fat deposits around waist region. Mentally men may feel inferiority complex, fear, sudden anger and loss of libido. These are common symptoms for men around 40 years of age, which they tend to ignore and may attribute to work related stress.
ADAMS TEST is the tool to diagnose the problem.
Androgen hormone and Testosterone level can be tested in the blood to help in making the diagnosis. Living a stress-free life, with routine workouts, following balanced diet, yoga, and alcohol-free routine is the key to reduce the effects. Some naturally occurring supplements may help like Ginseng roots, Omega 3 fish oil, Gokshura, etc. helps in completing the depleting levels. Ayurveda mentioned the problem in great-detail and solutions for the problem can integrated with your routine on daily basis which tend to avoid the situation or relieve it, without causing any of the side effects.
