Andropause: The Male Menopause (MANopause)

The Facts: Andropause, also known as the male menopause or MANopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone which is an androgen, giving the condition its name.

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When men get into their early 30s, they begin losing testosterone at a rate of one to two percent a year.

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels… and only 5-10% of these men will seek any type of treatment.

A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report analyzed male hormones and found that the testosterone levels in most 70 year old men were 10 percent of the level in males that are 25 years old. *By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55 they can begin experiencing symptoms of andropause.

The Importance of Testosterone: Testosterone assists the male body in building protein and is crucial for normal sexual drive and stamina, and in producing erections. Testosterone also contributes to several metabolic functions including bone formation, liver function, prostate gland growth and production of blood cells in bone marrow.

Other Factors: While testosterone is declining in men, the Sex Binding Hormone Globulin (SHBG), also called androgen-binding protein, increases in levels. This hormone inhibits a substantial portion of remaining testosterone from working; the remaining working testosterone is referred to as bioavailable testosterone. Bioavailable testosterone declines with time, causing gradual male menopause symptoms.

Here are the symptoms of male menopause:

• Irritable Male Syndrome
• Weight gain
• Sleep apnea
• Memory loss
• Diminished libido
• Hair Loss
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hot Flashes
• Muscle loss
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Night Sweats
• Gynecomastia (male breasts)

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