The Male Menopause

We’ve all heard of menopause. It is usually an affliction associated with women as they age.

You may be surprised to hear that the menopause can affect men as well. Male menopause generally affects men over 50. The condition is also known as testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, or late-onset hypogonadism.

Causes of Male Menopause

As women go through the menopause, a series of clear changes occur as ovulation ends and periods stop. For men, it is a different process but as levels of testosterone decrease with age, they can also suffer a series of troublesome symptoms.

What are the Symptoms of the Male Menopause?

A decline in testosterone occurs as men age can cause a range of physical, emotional and mental issues such as:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Mood swings
• Problems sleeping
• Forgetfulness
• Fatigue
• A loss of muscle mass

Is it a ‘midlife crisis’?

At approximately 50, some men go through times of high stress and experience physiological problems. This can be caused by work, money worries, relationship issues or divorce. Heightened stress and anxiety is often referred to in conversation as a ‘midlife’ crisis. It is often made light of but can have a distressing affect on a man’s life and contribute to male menopause symptoms. Please contact us for diagnosis and treatment