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Public release date: 22 August 2010
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Male menopause affects more than five million men
Experts estimate that more than 5 million men are affected, by
male menopause yet worry the number may be considerably
higher since symptoms are frequently ignored. Most frequently, this condition is associated with women’s health,
age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, but it can occur in men as well, causing symptoms such as fatigue,
mood swings, decreased desire for sex, hair loss, lack of concentration and weight gain. Experts estimate that 95
percent of cases are menopause undiagnosed and therefore untreated. The bad news is when ignored, symptoms can seriously
disrupt man’s quality of life
Male hypogonadism, as it’s referred to in the medical community, is a highly prevalent disorder that occurs when
the testicles do not produce enough testosterone, the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and
development. Together with
testosterone reduction, men can experience significant mental and physical changes.
Scientists explain hormone variations are a normal aspect of getting older. They agree in females, ovulation comes
to an end and hormone production declines in a relatively quick period of time, whereas men experience hormone shifts
more slowly, with testosterone levels dropping around one percent each year beginning in a man’s late thirties.
Then, by age seventy, the reduction in a male’s testosterone level could be as high as fifty percent or more compared
to baseline levels, but notes that aging men are not the only ones at risk. A number of genetic causes can impact
males from birth and are usually diagnosed with failure to progress normally through puberty during the teenage years.
A recent study at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine concludes that there are more men affected
by male hypogonadism (menopause) than we saw ten years ago. However, many men continue to suffer in silence due to a lack of
awareness surrounding the disorder. Because male hypogonadism can significantly impact the quality of one’s life,
it’s important that men pay attention to their body and openly discuss symptoms with their physician in order to
prevent overlooking the cause and avoid missing an opportunity for appropriate therapy.
Treatment options for male hypogonadism include hormone replacement therapy (HRT) via absorbable pellet implants,
topical gels, patches, and injections. Through HRT, doctors can restore sexual function and muscle strength.
In addition, men often experience an increase in energy and an improved overall sense of well-being.
The study also concludes that male menopause is a disorder that should be ignored. Male hypogonadism is most
commonly diagnosed through a simple blood test, so men are advise to go to the doctor if they are experiencing
symptoms. Although research to determine the exact association continues, doctors also warn that male hypogonadism
has been linked to chronic medical conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It’s
also closely associated with infertility.
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