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Male Menopause, more correctly called “Andropause” is on the rise. Also referred to as grumpy old man syndrome, hypogonadism, irritable male syndrome and hypotestosteronism, andropause effects about 30% of healthy men before the age of 50 and 50% of healthy men greater than 60 years old. Beginning around 30 years of age, male testosterone levels drop about 10% per decade. Androgen (hormone) levels fall as well. In many cases, this decline is more rapid, showing as early as age 40.
While female menopause occurs in a fairly condensed period of time, andropause can last for decades. Some males will never experience the symptoms of andropause, others are quite plagued with them, but all men will experience a gradual hormonal decline. The onset of symptoms is fairly gradual: change in attitude and behavior including moodiness, quick to anger, loss of energy/fatigue, muscle strength and physical agility, diminished sex drive, and increase in belly fat. “Low T” risks include weight gain, increased injuries, osteoporosis and cardiovascular risk. The ability to cope with stress diminishes.
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