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Your husband just isn't the man he used to be. You may have noticed some changes in him recently…perhaps he is getting a little sluggish, grumpy, or showing signs of depression and not exactly a Don Juan in bed. It's more than likely that he is going through “male menopause” (andropause) and it's equally likely that he's been going through this for quite some time now.
Unlike women, who must learn at a very early age how to manage and adjust their fluctuating hormone levels, men do not start having hormone decline until age 35. Furthermore, since the decline is only .5% per year, it usually goes unnoticed until about age 50, when their hormone levels have reached such a low that it begins to affect their career, their marriage, and their overall quality of life. In fact, it can be such a gradual decline that it is not the men themselves who notice it, but rather a caring family member or loved one. Most of the male patients I see are here because of a request from their wives or partners.
It's a shame that the term “male menopause” is thrown around so lightly and with such humor when the reality is that it can not only affect our day-to-day existence, but can ultimately cause a very early death. A 10-year report in the American Heart Association Journal November 2007 on 12,000 men ages 40-79 concluded that “men with lower testosterone levels had a 41% greater risk of death from all types of diseases: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol, etc.”
Quite the reverse happens when testosterone levels are replaced and returned to normal. Most men, whose testosterone has been raised back to optimal levels, see increases in brainpower, mood, muscle tissue, hair distribution, bone health, energy, sex drive, and ability to maintain erection. Additionally, they often experience decreases in irritability, skin problems, weight problems, aches and pains in joints.
One of the main concerns raised when first exploring testosterone replacement is the risk of prostate cancer. The great news is that actually the opposite is true; testosterone replacement decreases the risk of prostate cancer. As Harvard urologist, Dr. Morgentaler states, “there is no scientific evidence that testosterone therapy causes an increased risk of prostate cancer. In fact, low levels of serum testosterone are associated with an increased incidence of prostate cancer.”
Another main concern is whether to use synthetic or natural testosterone replacement. If you have seen any of the bad press concerning testosterone replacement, it was more than likely a synthetic steroid version of the hormone that was being consumed by the patient. I recommend natural hormone replacement due to its ability to precisely match the type of testosterone manufactured by the body itself and, in turn, reduce the risk of negative side effects.
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Unlike women, who must learn at a very early age how to manage and adjust their fluctuating hormone levels, men do not start having hormone decline until age 35. Furthermore, since the decline is only .5% per year, it usually goes unnoticed until about age 50, when their hormone levels have reached such a low that it begins to affect their career, their marriage, and their overall quality of life. In fact, it can be such a gradual decline that it's not the men themselves who notice it, but rather a caring family member or loved one. Most of the male patients I see are here because of a request from their wives or partners.
—Dan Watts, MD of the Renewal Point
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 SOURCE: Dan Watts, MD. Dr. Watts is Medical Director of The Renewal Point—a unique, integrated medical practice offering natural and preventative programs for Age Management.
Dr. Watts is among an elite number of medical physicians who are Board Certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the top accreditation worldwide in this field.
Dr. Watts is Board Certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, American College of Surgeons and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Signs of Male Hormone Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Overweight
- Depression
- Decreased interest in sex
- Irritability
- Diabetes
- Enlarged breasts
- High cholesterol
- Mood swings
- Night sweats
- Erectile difficulties
- High blood pressure
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