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Andropause In Men Caused By Low Testosterone

What is Andropause?

Andropause is a hormone-related condition that causes low testosterone level. It occurs in males aged 40 years old and above.

Your body changes occur gradually when you reached 40 to 55 years of age. As your body ages, your testosterone levels will drop. Andropause is the result of low testosterone level in your body.The symptoms cannot be predicted as the production of your sperm and testosterone does not stop suddenly. That is why you do not feel the symptoms. It comes slowly but progressively.

Why is Testosterone important?

Testosterone is a sex hormone. Your sexual functions rely on the amount of testosterone in your body. It is important that you maintain this sex hormone also called male hormone.

Sexual function consists of two components;

Libido – The desire to have sex.
Erection – The ability to have sex.

Testosterone is important in both these two components but is more than a sex hormone. It gives you, your mental edge and agility. It is what makes you feels that you are a man.

Do I have Andropause?

Here are eight simple questions that might be linked to the symptoms of Andropause.

Do you have a decrease in strength and endurance?
Do you lack in energy or feel tired most of the time?
Do you have a decrease in your sex drive (libido)?
Are you sad, moody and grumpy than usual?
Do you noticed a decreased of enjoyment in your life?
Is there a drop in your daily work performance level?
Do your erections less strong?
Do you feel your ability to play sports decreased?

(If you answer ‘yes’ to four of the questions above, you might have Andropause and should consult your doctor)

Your doctor would need to do a blood test to check your sex hormone or testosterone level.
If your testosterone level is low, then you probably have Andropause.
Even if you answer ‘yes’ to all of the above questions, it does not mean that you definitely suffer from Andropause.

Can Andropause be treated?
Yes, it can be treated. Since the cause of Andropause is low testosterone level, the treatment is by replacing the testosterone to its optimal level.

There is several ways to replace the testosterone safely;

Topical application or taking oral capsules daily.
Take an injection which is typically given once in three months.

However, you cannot buy testosterone over the counter. You need to consult your doctor. Other than sexual function, testosterone plays a major role in preventing osteoporosis and heart disease.

Typical impact of low testosterone levels include;