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Loss of energy during male menopause has not been in the public
spotlight because men who experience these characteristics decline
in virility during middle age are typically reluctant to acknowledge
the condition.
Understanding Andropause: How It Results In Loss of Energy
Medial research in endocrinology and reproductive medicine now
offers a comprehensive treatment program for male menopause and
there are solutions for most health problems associated with the
condition, be it lack of vitality or loss of fertility-both of which
are closely linked.
A physician who treats male menopause, can, using sophisticated
blood tests, determine if your testosterone level is normal or below
your normal range and prescribe changes in diet, nutritional
supplements and possibly a change in lifestyle to renew your
feelings of vigor and vitality.
Symptoms of Male menopause: Loss of Energy a Natural Effect of
Lowered Testosterone
As men age, their male hormone, testosterone production decreases
and with it, so does the normal functioning of the liver and kidney;
these effects can be seen in decreased muscle mass, and a resultant
increase in body fat. All these changes can cause andropausal men to
feel a change in self-image and productivity, resulting in a loss of
energy.
Mental Attitude during Andropause: How Loss of Energy Affects the
Male Mind
When men go through Andropause due to low testosterone production,
it can result in lack of vitality, and often men report experiencing
a loss of drive at work and at play. Many andropausal men feel they
have just lost the ‘get up and go’ attitude of earlier days and
suffer from poor concentration, failing memory and an inability to
plan a series of moves.
Physical Repercussions of Male menopause: Loss of Vitality
The loss of muscle mass occurring during male menopause, causes loss
of muscle strength, and the resultant muscle weakness is a matter of
concern for many men. Without being aware of it, men find themselves
using their hands more often just to get out of a chair or up the
stairs. If left untreated, this loss of energy in andropausal men
may lead to a gradual wasting (shrinking) of the muscles.
The loss of energy during Andropause also manifests itself in other
ways, such as men feeling very tired by early evening or falling
asleep in front of the TV.
Many andropausal men complain of a frequent stiffness, aching in
muscles and joints and health experts believe that these problems
are linked with reduced fitness levels.
Loss Of Vitality And Treatment Options For Menopausal Men
In the Andropause years, due to the decline of testosterone, loss of
vitality is a common complaint of many men. Though there are many
influencing factors in male menopause, not all have been fully
agreed upon by scientists and doctors.
However, among the known contributors to Andropause problems are
excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, hypertension, previous
vasectomy, hernia operations, mumps, prostatitis, varicocoele,
prescription and non-prescription medications, poor diet, and lack
of exercise, poor circulation and severe physical or emotional
stress.
TRT, which is hormone replacement for men, brings a degree of relief
for men to restore vitality and improve sexual functioning, muscle
strength and general well-being. These supplements help in bringing
the testosterone levels into the high normal range.
Currently, creams, troches, tablets, injections, implants and transdermal patches are available for testosterone supplementation.
Information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is
not intended as medical advice.
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