Early Signs of Male Menopause

Ladies, the so-called mid-life crisis that many men experience is not our imagination and neither is it theirs. As has been suspected some, but not all, men will suffer male menopause. If you know someone who may be in male menopause understanding it may help you to help them. It is also important that you encourage the men in your life that may have symptoms, to discuss them with their doctor.

About Male Menopause

Male menopause is also called andropause. In men hormone levels are at the peak somewhere between 15 and 19. When men reach their late 20's testosterone levels begin to slowly decrease but normally stay within healthy limits. In his 40's or 50's up to half the men who suffer andropause will report uncomfortable symptoms. This helps to support a healthy sex drive, the generation and production of sperm. This can allow a man to father children well into his eighties.

All women at some point in time will go through menopause which is the cessation of fertility and menstrual cycles. Not all men will go through andropause. It is not known why andropause affects the men it does affect.

Causes of Male Menopause

In some men menopause/andropause will occur naturally. In other men there can be underlying triggers. Illness can affect hormone levels. Depression, dementia, and obesity can also be triggers of andropause. Heart and lung diseases and autoimmune disease may go through andropause. A physical and tests run by your doctor can help determine if a man is in andropause or suffering with another health condition.

Early Signs of Male Menopause

Male menopausal symptoms are very similar to female menopause but much less intense.
Have you noticed a man or men in your life being a bit more forgetful, irritable, or exhibit a low energy level? These symptoms could be early signs of male menopause.

Male symptoms can include hot flashes and night sweats. Fatigue, joint pains, and muscle aches are also possible. On the emotional side men can have mood swings, become more irritable, and experience depression. They may appear to lose interest in sex or have difficulty with weak erections. They could feel like they no longer enjoy sex.

Many men don't like talking about their symptoms but should be encouraged to do so with the doctor at the onset of these symptoms to rule out other health conditions with similar symptoms.

Treatments of Male Menopause

It is also true that for treating early signs/symptoms of male menopause, hormone replacement therapy is the traditional choice of treatment. Testosterone replacement can reduce the symptoms for men. Erectile dysfunction treatments can also help to reduce treatments.

Men as well as women can choose natural treatments such as herbal supplementation.
The herbs should be tested at the molecular level to determine their metabolic paths and the interactions of the ingredients should also be examined. Only standardized herbal extracts should be used with no fillers or preservatives. When they are being made they should be made to meet pharmaceutical grade standards. This helps to guarantee the consumer consistent dosing and consistent quality from capsule to capsule. As always do not add herbal supplements to your regime without letting your know about it. Some herbs may affect how any prescriptions you may be taking.

Conclusion

If any man becomes more listless, irritable or wakes up sweating, these could be early signs of male menopause. It is a very real event for some men. It is as uncomfortable for them as well as women because they are often embarrassed to talk about it. There are treatments available including hormone replacement and herbal supplements. Your doctor can help a man decide the best treatment for their individual needs.