Andropause - a stage in
male life.

Women menopause is well know and discussed a lot, but what about men? Do men undergo male menopause? The answer is yes, it is called andropause

Only recently medical community acknowledged the situation which is better known as Partial Androgen Deficiency of the Aging Male, PADAM, which actually indicates the physical aging process - Andropause.

Compared to women, men menopause symptoms are to appear in more gradually and moderate manner. Biological phenomena include fatigue, obesity, hair loss, physical fitness and overall energy level decline and of course decreased libido.


Partial Androgen Deficiency of the Aging Male mainly attributable to decline in Testosterone level. Testosterone, which is known as the "male hormone", is an androgen which is produced in the testicles. It determines the formation of secondary sexual symptom (e.g. facial hair growth, pubic hair, genital growth), also helps in building muscle mass and is responsible for the existence of libido in both sexes. Such a decline might start in men during their forties and is more common in older ages.


There are doctors who still don't believe in the existence of menopause in men and therefore will treat the symptoms directly. Others will consider Hormone Replacement Therapy after having lab results indicating below-the-norm androgens.


The conventional medical treatment would offer Hormone Replacement Therapy, known as HRT. Such treatments are quite common and researches show great success but it also might involve side effects such as obesity, headaches or even some aggressiveness, very rarely, is reported. Some would also mention increasing risk of prostate cancer and perhaps atherosclerosis which are not scientifically proven. Still doctors will avoid subscription whenever men suffers enlarged prostate.


Alternative medicine will offer nutrition supplements as aphrodisiacs such as:



-   Korean ginseng - to raise levels of androgens for the improvement
    of sexual performance.

-  Pomegranate - the antioxidants raise the level of nitric oxide which
   positively affects  blood-vessel walls.

-  Coenzyme Q10 - to boost the overall energy level.

-  DHEA hormone caps - to fill the lack.

 
-  Vitamin B complex - for general relief



Don't ignore the menopause symptoms as there are ways to improve your lifestyle and still enjoy during andropause.