Menopause: a man can not be cured!

About five million Americans suffer from male menopause, as the researchers found. These men have symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, decreased sex drive, hair loss, impaired concentration and weight gain.

Male menopause   in scientific circles it is called male hypogonadism (decreased secretion of sex hormones). This condition occurs when the testicles stop producing enough of the male hormone testosterone. When hormone levels drop, the man often experiencing significant mental and physical changes.

"This is a very common disorder, - says Dr. Robert Brannigan, a urologist Northwestern Memorial Hospital. - Unfortunately, according to our estimates, up to 95% of cases of male hypogonadism remain undiagnosed. Consequently, these people do not receive treatment. Meanwhile, without proper treatment of male menopause can severely affect quality of life. "

Hormonal changes   it is an inevitable consequence of aging. For example, in women following cessation of ovulation hormone production is reduced within a very short period of time. As for the stronger sex, then it changes hormone levels occur much more slowly.

When a man approaches the age of 40, in his organism it begins a gradual decline in testosterone levels. It decreases the rate of 1% per year. For 70 years the level of testosterone is reduced by up to 50%. Treatment male menopause   It includes hormone replacement therapy, particular gels, patches and injections.

Treatment and prevention

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