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What You Need To Know About Male Menopause

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1 year ago

June 24, 2023

In this article, GWG.ng will explain in details reduced testosterone levels brought on by aging, otherwise known as “male menopause”.

The term “male menopause” is not considered appropriate by medical professionals. Instead, they prefer to use “late-onset hypogonadism” or “age-related low testosterone” to describe the gradual decrease of testosterone levels in males.

Decreased testosterone means a lower sex drive and an inability to have spontaneous erections or erections at all.

After the age of 40, a man’s testosterone levels typically decrease by 1% every year. Despite the aging process, most old men maintain testosterone levels within the normal range and only a minority of 10% to 25% have testosterone levels that are considered low.

Many older men with low testosterone levels don’t even know they have low testosterone. To find out, they need to carry out a blood test, but this is not very common.

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What are the signs and symptoms of “male menopause”?

Mood swings
Loss of muscle mass
A decreased capacity for fat redistribution that leads to the appearance of “man boobs” (gynecomastia) or a huge abdomen
Low libido

What causes male menopause?

Additionally, low testosterone is not the only cause of the symptoms and signs associated with male menopause. A person’s age, medication, or other health issues, like having a high body mass, are contributory factors. Other causes include;

Physical causes like smoking, diabetes, or heart issues.
Work-related problems, financial difficulties, concerns about relationships, worries about aging parents, and feelings of inadequacy regarding achievements in personal or professional life can often lead to psychological distress, which may lead to a decrease in testosterone levels.
Another possible cause is a “midlife crisis,” which makes many men question their lives and become depressed.