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Nita Lopez | | Chris Steidle, MD claims that the word Andropause is formed by combining two Greek words - andro meaning male and pauses meaning stop. This syndrome has been nicknamed ADAM, which stands for androgen deficiency of the aging male.
This is a small insert from Dr. Lam. "Midlife crisis" -- this is often the transitional period for men when they experience what is termed as the “second childhood”. This period usually starts from age 40 to 45. It is also called andropause or male menopause because its symptoms coincide with the decrease in a class of male hormones called androgen. All men are affected, although some to a larger degree than others. A thorough knowledge of the underlying hormonal and physiological changes will better prepare all males to deal with this phase of life.
Symptoms:
Testosterone, together with its metabolites, is collectively known as androgens. As a group of steroid hormones, they stimulate the development of masculine characteristics and are responsible for male puberty characterized by deepening voice, broadening shoulders, and moustache growth. The hallmark of andropause is declining testosterone levels. These changes include diminished libido, reduced frequency of sex (the "senior slump"), erectile dysfunction, infertility, changes in body composition, reductions in body and facial hair, and osteoporosis. Andropause is in effect the reverse of puberty.
In addition, mood inventory scores indicate that during andropause, men report levels of anger, confusion, depression, and fatigue that are significantly higher than those reported by men with normal testosterone levels. The average human male begins to feel some symptoms of andropause after 40 to 45 years old, which is followed by rapid deterioration after the age of 50.This is a small insert end from Dr. Lam.
Side Note: Through my discoveries and research I believe andropause is showing up in younger men. I see it in low sperm counts and infertility in men, just point out one observation.
Next week I want to bring in some of Dr, John Lee's research.
Nita
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