Male Menopause
Posted by admins on March 9, 2011 under Diseases and Conditions | 
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Male Menopause
Male menopause is a term used to refer to an age-related decline in testosterone levels in men. However, male menopause is a misleading description because it suggests a comparison with the dramatic end of reproductive function in women.
All women experience a profound fall in oestrogen levels at the time of the menopause. However, in men, testosterone levels fall much less and more gradually. This decline may not affect all men.
Other terms used to refer to a decline in testosterone levels include andropause or viropause. These terms have no established medical meaning.
Testosterone treatment is often not necessary
Testosterone treatment should not be endorsed, sought or prescribed as a ‘cure-all’ for symptoms of ageing. There is no evidence that testosterone treatment will benefit older men with slight falls in testosterone levels.
Only men with proven testosterone deficiency (also referred to as androgen deficiency) will benefit from testosterone treatment.
Diagnosis
Symptoms associated with a low testosterone level may include low energy, fatigue, poor concentration or memory, mood changes, low sex drive or loss of muscle strength. However, these symptoms occur in other conditions and are often not a good guide to a man’s testosterone level. Read more of this article »