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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Menopause |
Male Menopause or Andrology is the lessing of the production of testostone, and this happens much earlier than most males would think.The first thing many males notice is that they are experiencing difficulty with sexual function, they may shrugged off other symptoms they may have such as anger issues, irritability, fatigue, joint aches, and short term memory loss. Many men do not realize that all of these symptoms combined together may mean that they are suffering from a loss of testosterone. These symptoms can occur gradually over a period of years and although they could begin at age 35, they may not upset life enough to be troublesome until a man is in his 40’s or 50’s. It's often the woman in their life, who may identify the presence of these symptoms. Diagnosis: At some point the male will decide to have a doctor or medical professional investigate these symptoms. The doctor should take a complete medical history, including sexual symptoms. All other symptoms should be noted along with any history of disease. Any past or current prescription and non-prescription medications and any surgeries will also be noted. A complete physical exam will then be conducted by your medical practioner, including the genitals. Blood tests will be done to determine hormone levels. These blood tests may be repeated at intervals, until the doctor has decided he has a complete picture of your physical health. Treatment: The most common treatment for loss of testosterone has been Testosterone Replacement Therapy. However, there has been concern over the connection between testosterone replacement therapy and prostate cancer, even though there have however been no studies to prove the connection between the two. Another concern for this type of replacement therapy is that it may increase the male's risk for heart disease. This is because TRT increases the "male androgen levels would also increase both serum cholesterol and serum LDL-Cholesterol levels,” according to Drs. Caroline and Andrew Dott, who are professional lecturers and teachers. One type of the oral testosterone that is available in the USA for males diagnosed with male menopause contains methyltestosterone. When used over a period of time, methyltestosterone has been shown to damage the liver as cited in The Physicians Desk Reference. Some forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy are implanted under the skin. These subdermal pellets slowly dissolve over a period of 3 to 4 months. Other forms are injections, which need to be given either weekly or every other week. Once replacement therapy program has started, the testosterone that is produced within a man’s body ceases production and replacement therapy must be continued throughout the balance of a man’s life. This is why men who have not lost all natural production but only have low levels must be cautious concerning replacement therapy. Because of the risk involved, many men turn to male enhancement pills and products, instead of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The Benefits of Treatment: Males who undergo hormone replacement therapy experience say that they do have an improvement in health and in their sense of over-all well-being. One symptom of male menopause, impotence, does not respond well to this testosterone replacement therapy. The different forms of testosterone treatment available are:
The treatment a man eventually decides upon is something that should be discussed with his medical professional and all risks should be weighted carefully. Treatment is something that is long-term and both the health risks and costs must be considered. The benefits may outweigh the risks especially for males who are having problems coping with family life or work. There are fewer risks associated with alternative medicine natural testosterone treatments. |
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