Is There Such A Thing As Male Menopause?

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.

Men have reported that the symptoms of male menopause are less severe than those reported by women suffering from female menopause. Andropause, as the condition is clinically referred to, has been linked to an age related decline in testosterone levels. Sufferers from male menopause have likened their initial symptoms to be like those experienced 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.

Sadly, most men don't talk often about Andropause and a multitude of men don't even know the condition exists. Sometimes men become clued into the condition when they or their doctor becomes concerned because Andropause symptoms mimic those associated with kidney and liver disease. Of course, although they may recognize unusual symptoms, men often will not seek out medical help due to fear.

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.

Those interested in taking herbal supplements to help with symptoms of menopause should first talk with their doctor. The reason talking with a doctor or pharmacist is important is because many herbs can be toxic when combined with prescriptions you may already take. Their counteraction can be deadly, so talking with a doctor can help you determine which herbs are best for you in combination with drugs you're already taking on a regular basis.

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.

Men who are going through male menopause often need to include counseling sessions in their overall treatment plan. This is especially true if the male menopause is causing problems with their libido. With sexual issues being the number one cause of divorce in older couples, finding a way to deal with the issue is vital to many marriages. In addition, men who feel as if they're losing their manhood via menopause may need help via counseling sessions.

About the Author

Sarah Trinity is a freelance writer who specializes in the research associated with finding a natural menopause cure.

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