Is There Such A Thing As Male Menopause?

by: SarahTrinity
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Speak of menopause and by and large the first thoughts that enter your audience's minds are of women in the 45-55 year age range. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, men suffer from menopause just like women do, although their reasons for doing so may vary. In addition, familiarizing yourself with this condition also will help you deal with male menopause's symptoms which differ somewhat from the condition as it is experienced by women.

Most men report the symptoms of male menopause are not as severe as symptoms reported by those suffering from female menopause. Male menopause, referred to medically as Andropause, is linked to a decline in testosterone levels due to age. Those who suffer with male menopause claim their initial symptoms are very much like those felt by women.

Menopause symptoms usually connected to menopause are hot flashes, sudden and recurring episodes of sweating, tender mammary glands, and also a somewhat unstable libido. Andropause sufferers relate to these symptoms, although severity of the experience is a highly individualized experience. Physicians have found that individuals who take note of the frequency of symptoms and their severity generally seek treatment with higher success rates.

Unfortunately, men do not usually like to talk about andropause and, truth be told, many do not even know that this condition exists. On the other hand, some men become concerned because male menopause symptoms mimic the experience of kidney and liver disease. Sadly, even though they may be concerned about these major bodily systems, it is this very concern that may prevent them from seeking out medical help and reassurance.

Many people will agree the condition of menopause is quite uncomfortable to deal with. This being true, there has been a resurrection of many herbal medicines that are known to treat the hormonal changes associated with the side effects of menopause. It's important to recognize these herbs will not cure menopause, however they often do a great job of treating and easing the symptoms associated with menopause.

It's wise for men and women to talk about herbal supplementation with their family doctor, before using them. This is most important due to the fact that some herbal supplements counteract the effects of medications you may regularly take. Some combinations of herbs and prescription medications can be dangerous or even fatal. Asking a doctor before using herbs can prevent a bad situation.

Andropause is treated by physicians with simple testosterone replacement therapy. In this aspect, the treatment mimics that of female menopause which is usually treated with hormone replacement therapy as well. Sufferers of both forms of menopause have reported that this greatly relieves the symptoms that make them most uncomfortable.

In some cases a concurrent course of treatment will involve talking therapy or counseling sessions, especially when andropause or menopause severely affect the libido. Sexual problems have been determined to be a premier reason for divorce among older couples, and seeking to avoid this issue is imperative. Additionally, in many cases men have to come to grips with a false but persistent impression of a loss of manhood.