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Andropause (also known as male menopause, male climacteric, Androcles, androgen decline in ageing male or ADAM, ageing male syndrome, and late-onset hypogonadism or LOH) is characterized by low levels of testosterone in older men or those men who have lost testicular function due to diseases or accidents or when subjected to surgical or medical castration due to ageing. In contrast to menopause, which is universal in women and is Although testosterone levels decrease as men age, the loss is consistent at less than 2 percent a year from about the age of 30 to 40, and this is unlikely to create any difficulties in and of itself, according to some health professionals, making the phrase “male menopause” inaccurate.
Causes:
In addition to being crucial for bone health and blood production, testosterone, which is produced in the testes and adrenal glands, also controls libido, sperm production, and muscle mass in males. While testosterone levels and sperm production typically decline as men age, other factors such as lifestyle choices or psychological issues may also contribute to this decline. These include:
- Stress, depressed mood, or anxiety can cause sexual dysfunction, loss of libido, mood swings, divorce, money problems, worry about aging parents, and “midlife crisis,” which occurs when men believe they have surpassed the halfway point in life, or worries over what they have achieved thus far, whether in their professional or personal lives.
- Erectile dysfunction can be brought on by both psychological factors and changes to the blood vessels.
- Sleeping difficulties
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Lack of physical activity
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Smoking
- Low self-esteem
- Late-onset hypogonadism
Signs and symptoms:
Healthcare providers highlight symptoms of low testosterone include weakness, low libido, exhaustion, poor concentration, depression, and sexual and erection issues. Along with this, the following other symptoms and indicators include:
- Diminished mental acuity (poor concentration, depressed mood)
- Loss of strength and energy
- Gaining weight, losing muscle, and gaining fat
- Depressed moods and/or a lack of zeal and enthusiasm
- Irritability
- Muscle aches and pains
- Sweats or hot flushes
- Hands and feet those are cold
- Itching
- Sexual dysfunction
- Loss of height
