My husband has been going thru some problems that seem like when I was going thru menopause. I told him we should look into it. Maybe someone can give us an answer. Thanks
2006-09-10 06:01:43 · 7 answers · asked by alicia s 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I've read bits and pieces about this very thing. It's called Andropause. As one professional put it......It occurs when a man's production of hormones declines to below normal levels. These hormones include testosterone, thyroid, human growth hormone, and dihydroepiandosterone. In addition, production of estrogen actually increases in men undergoing to the andropause. A man's testosterone level typically begins to fall by the time he reaches his 50s. For many men it may start to occur in his early 30s. The diagnosis of menopause in men should include complete blood count and chemistry profile, free and total testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, luteinizing hormone and homocysteine. When interpreting these results, the free testosterone in the serum or blood should be in the mid- to high-normal range. Saliva test can also be used to measure testosterone, DHEA, and estrogen levels, although the normal levels are different than normal levels from serum that are provided. Saliva tests results can be interpreted by physician along with consultation by one of the hormone specialists to confirm menopause of men. This all seems logical and makes pretty good sense. Good luck!
2006-09-10 06:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pilot ~ canine son! 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Since the 1940s, the term andropause (male menopause) has been used to describe a condition that was considered to be similar to the female menopause. The blame for triggering this condition was laid on falling levels of the testosterone hormone from around the age of 45 onwards. Andropause was also considered to be the source of many problems faced by men past their prime, such as weight gain, heart disorders, mood swings, depression and plummeting libido.
However, the condition is highly debated, with doctors doubting it even exists.
I suggest you read the following article :
2006-09-10 09:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by Marc 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hello
It is general thought that there is no such a thing called 'male menupause'; but this is not technically correct.
Male menupause does happen; though this is not in such a dramatic mannber as it is with woman.
Ages to which this happens is different and it would not technically be called a menupause since males do not menustrate, but the hormone shut down in a similar manner still.
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2006-09-13 11:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- there is such a thing as male menopause, and men go through it between the ages of 40 and 55. If their testosterone level is low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms including decreased libido, depression, and fatigue You can read more about male menopause here
http://www.menweb.org/menowhat.htm
2006-09-10 06:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
they dont go through menapause but they are more likly then women to get a mid life crises so that could be the problem you can check with his doctor for more information
2006-09-10 06:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I saw it on Yes Dear..Andropause (Name might be fake but I know the condition is real)
2006-09-10 06:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by I Hate Liberals 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
- It may be a mid life crisis
2006-09-10 06:04:41 · answer #7 · answered by meganxrenee07 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
what is menopause?
2006-09-10 06:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋