Male menopause is also called “andropause”; it is a part of the aging process in men and it is not a myth. Men experience andropause in more subtle ways when compared to women; however, there are changes in the sex hormones in men that can affect their daily functioning.

The “Myth” of Male Menopause

Because men do not experience a number of symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats seen in women, some people believe it does not exist.

What is known, however, is that the levels of testosterone in men gradually reduce with age, leading to symptoms that are much less obvious than the cessation of menses as is seen in women. This reduction in testosterone results in andropause and is due to deficiency in the normal androgen levels seen in younger men.

The testosterone levels are different when it comes to individual men. Some men naturally have high levels of androgen, while others suffer from lower than normal levels of testosterone. Continue reading →

Testosterone is considered the major male hormone although it is produced in small quantities in women as well. Testosterone is made in men by the testicles and is necessary for the development of the primary and secondary male sexual characteristics.

Men need testosterone to build up muscle bulk and to have normal levels of red blood cells. Testosterone is also necessary for male sexual functioning, a normal sense of well-being, and male bone growth.

While low testosterone isn’t really a common cause of male erectile dysfunction but when it is the problem, replacement of the lost testosterone may be the only thing that can resolve the problem and return the male to normal sexual functioning.

What is the Cause of Low Testosterone?

Testosterone loss is a normal aspect of male aging. The testosterone level tends to decline shortly after the age of 30 and continues into old age. Continue reading →