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Male Menopause and Testosterone

Male Menopause

Have you ever wondered if men experience a menopause as they age? Women experience menopause-we all know this. Men's bodies also go through changes. The changes can lead to a variety of symptoms.

Testosterone levels decrease in men as they age. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that both men and women have in their bodies. However, the male testosterone level is much higher in men than women.

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What does a declining testosterone level feel like?

** Muscle weakness

** Decreased desire for sex

** Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

** Less body hair

** Decreased muscle mass

** Sad Mood

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How is a low testosterone level discovered?

Your health care provider can order a simple blood test to see if the testostone level is low.

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What if my testosterone level is low?

If you have a low testosterone level, therapy can help relieve many of the problems listed above and also help lower your bad cholesterol and lower your risks for getting diabetes. It is no anti-aging miracle, and it is no easy fix. Nothing can take the place a naturally-holistic lifestyle which includes taking good care of your body, mind and spirit. Male Menopause: About Testosterone Therapy Risks

It can cause the prostate to enlarge, but it is not a link to prostate cancer or prostate function. An enlarged prostate can cause a variety of symptoms.

Learn more about BPH (enlarged prostate)

Testosterone Therapy Risks

Testosterone therapy can lead to baldness, fluid retention, enlarged breasts, and aggravate sleep apnea which is when people stop breathing when asleep).

Certain liver diseases are associated with under the tongue testosterone.

Since testosterone is a steroid hormone, the risks associated with a higher level or quickly fluctuating levels (which can also happen when a supplement is taken) are high.

Attention!

Although you may be able to find testosterone in many forms on the internet-be sure and only get this from your health care provider. Follow the recommendations including follow up appointments. This is a medication that carries with it risks and you'll need your blood levels monitored closely. Don't fall for advertisements for 'natural' testosterone. Testosterone is a natural substance, but natural does not mean 'without risk.' It is available by prescription to help keep you healthy.***

Male Menopause and Testosterone Therapy

Your health care provider may suggest injections. Keep in mind that this dose is not real stable, and so you may experience fluctuations and more side effects.

Under the Tongue Pill-This is a pill that disolves under the tongue every 12 hours

Patch-this may end up being the best option because it provides a more normal level of testosterone in the blood. It may also be more expensive.

Be sure and find out the facts before you take anything. Your blood level of testosterone will need to be monitored, but keep in mind that the level obtained by the lab is the testosterone level in the blood at that very time. It is normal for the levels to fluctuate. An average too high or too low level can make the side effects worse.

Male Menopause and DHEA

This has been touted as the anti-aging pill. I wish it was true AND safe! it has a lot of long term bad side effects like other steroid do. Some of these are:

** Cancer

** Immune System Decline (your body can't fight disease proficiently)

Tread Lightly and Beware!
Be sure your health care provider knows about any and all medications, over the counter and herbal remedies you might take. There can be reactions and interactions, so this is VERY important.

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