Are You at Risk for Andropause?

As a man ages, the physical changes he goes through involve more than just a few gray hairs and wrinkles. Lower levels of testosterone and other hormonal fluctuations can cause a loss of energy and less interest in sex while affecting the body’s ability to lose weight and build muscle. These changes are often a result of andropause, which is similar to menopause in women. One major difference, though, is that not all men experience andropause. While testosterone inevitably drops with age, sometimes the drop is more drastic and causes worse symptoms. But there are ways that andropause can be prevented and treated. Andropause doesn’t have to mean suffering through periods of depression, fatigue, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. You can thrive if you explore your options, like eating well and exercising right. And bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and other modalities can also go far in restoring quality of life. Read more…