Andropause
As men pass the age of 30, they begin producing less testosterone. This condition of abnormally low testosterone levels (production) is called andropause. This decline in hormone production is gradual, occurring over several decades. In fact, testosterone levels drop by about 10% per decade. When there is a rapid decline, in a person with a pre-existing low testosterone level, symptoms may occur sooner than expected and be a cause for concern.
What consequences may be observed in a man with low testosterone? Take The Andropause Test
Low sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Emotional, psychological and behavioral change
Decreased muscle strength
Increased upper and central body fat
Osteoporosis
Increased cardiovascular risk
Because the symptoms of low testosterone are often subtle, and similar to those caused by other medical conditions, low testosterone often goes untreated, with only one in twenty men with low testosterone receiving treatment.
Is Andropause serious?
Clinical research points to an association between low testosterone levels and increased cardiovascular risk in men. Low testosterone levels may increase cholesterol, reduce bone density, and contribute to insulin resistance.
What can I expect from restoring low testosterone levels to normal?
Improved mood and sense of well-being
Increased mental and physical energy
Decreased anger, irritability, sadness, tiredness, and nervousness
Improved quality of sleep
Improved libido.
Increased lean body mass
Decline in fat mass
Increased muscle strength
Potentially a decrease in the risk for heart disease (read article from WebMD)
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