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 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. When hormone levels drop, men can experience significant mental and physical changes. [ read more ]