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Andropause Treatment Specialist

Andropause Treatment Specialist Q&A

Many men deal with low testosterone, which can lead to andropause, which is similar to menopause in women. If you are displaying signs and symptoms of andropause, contact American Male Medical today for the treatment of andropause. We have convenient locations to serve you in Lewisville TX, Sherman Oaks CA, Irvine CA, and Nashville TN. For more information, please contact us or request an appointment online.

Andropause Treatment Specialist Near Me in Lewisville, TX, Nashville, TN, Irvine, and Sherman Oaks, CA
Andropause Treatment Specialist Near Me in Lewisville, TX, Nashville, TN, Irvine, and Sherman Oaks, CA

Table of Contents:

What are the causes of andropause?
What are the effects of andropause?
What triggers andropause?
Are andropause and menopause the same?
How do you test for andropause at American Male Medical?

What are the causes of andropause?


Andropause is often triggered by low testosterone. Testosterone is the main factor that is responsible for males’ physical characteristics, which include facial and body hair, muscle strength, deep voice, competitive behavior, and a strong sexual drive. The testes will begin to produce less testosterone as men continue to age. However, certain medical conditions have been seen to also trigger early andropause in men, including testicular cancer, and the surgical removal of the testes. Prostate cancer patients who have previously received anti-testosterone therapy to help maintain low testosterone levels also often experience andropause.

What are the effects of andropause?


Andropause can cause significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes in men, some of which include:

• Low energy levels
• Fatigue
• Loss of concentration
• Changes in their attitude
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Lower sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Other symptoms may include loss of muscle mass, issues with memory, insomnia, and loss of strength.

What triggers andropause?


While men do not go through a well-defined period, which is often referred to as menopause, many doctors refer to this problem as androgen decline in aging men, or what others like to define as low testosterone.

While it is normal for men to see a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone as they continue aging, the significant decline in some may begin to experience specific symptoms that are related to andropause, including:

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Depression
• Sexual issues

If noticeable symptoms of low testosterone are continuing, often your physician will recommend testosterone replacement therapy to help relieve any symptoms including:

• Depression
• Fatigue
• Decreased libido

Just like how women have hormone replacement therapy, testosterone replacement therapy has similar risks and side effects. If you are considering getting testosterone replacement therapy, talk to one of our physicians at American Male Medical today to learn more about the therapy’s processes, the side effects, if it is right for you, and any other questions or concerns you may have in regards to the treatment. If it is not right for you, the physician may recommend lifestyle changes and other changes in order to help with the symptoms of low testosterone. These lifestyle changes may include:

• Diet
• Exercise
• Medications

Are andropause and menopause the same?


Andropause has been commonly referred to as “male menopause.” While they share some similarities, there are many differences as well between the two. Aging is a natural process of life. With age comes a host of changes that can affect the body positively or negatively.

Menopause occurs in aging women when the menstrual cycle completely stops. This means it will permanently shut down business due to the ovarian oocytes which are beginning to deplete. Often, menopause is not diagnosed medically until 12 months after a woman has missed menstruation.
Symptoms of menopause include:

• End of menstruation
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Low sex drive
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Weight gain
• Urinary tract infections
• Headaches
• Hair loss
• Thinning of the hair
• Sore breasts
• Dry skin
• Mood swings
• Lethargy

Andropause occurs when the hormone that is responsible for providing men with their facial and body hair, deep voices, and muscle mass and strength known as testosterone begins to decrease. This occurs with age, similar to women going through menopause. With andropause, the decrease is gradual but does bring out specific symptoms in men that are quite similar to those of what women deal with in menopause:

• Hot flashes
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood swings
• Baldness
• Thinning of the hairline
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low energy
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increased body fat

The main differences between menopause and andropause include:

1. Menopause occurs in women; andropause occurs in men.
2. While menopause causes infertility, andropause does not.
3. During menopause, there can be a decrease in hormones which can change rapidly, while andropause hormones will decrease gradually but are still quite persistent.
4. Menopause will affect all women, while andropause will only affect a number of men with low testosterone levels.

How do you test for andropause at American Male Medical?


To diagnose if you have andropause or “male menopause,” one of our physicians will:

1. Perform a physical exam.
2. Ask about any symptoms that may be related to andropause.
3. Order specific tests to help rule out any other medical issues that may be contributing to the condition.
4. Order blood tests which will include measuring your testosterone level.

All of these will indicate whether you are going through andropause, or if another underlying condition may be attributed to all of the symptoms you are dealing with that will need treatment.

Contact American Male Medical today to schedule your initial appointment to ensure you are healthy and well, or you are able to receive treatment to help with the symptoms. We have convenient locations to serve you. For more information, please contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Lewisville TX, Sherman Oaks CA, Irvine CA, Nashville TN, Carrollton TX, Flower Mound TX, Los Angeles CA, Tustin, CA, and Oak Hill TN.

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