Treat Low Testosterone as a New Year’s Resolution
How much do you know about the word Low T? Short for low testosterone, it is the leading cause of a condition known as andropause in men. Also, are you aware that there is a testosterone replacement therapy? If you’re a man over the age of 35, knowing how low testosterone can affect you is critical and a key to unlocking the negative effects of aging.
Consider that underlying changes are taking place in a man’s chemistry during this time. Starting about age 27, key hormones start to decline. Hormones control the entire chemistry of the body. A decline in hormones such as testosterone, thyroid, DHEA and growth hormone cause symptoms to appear such as, mild to moderate depression, drop in energy and mental sharpness, decreased muscle and increased belly fat and a drop off in sex drive. It may well be hormone change and subsequent symptoms that cause a man to fight the demons of “the change”.
Hearing the phrase “the change” conjures up associations with menopause symptoms associated with declining hormone levels in women. Even the word hormone is most commonly associated as being ‘a women thing.’ While there have been significant studies of the impact of the female hormone estrogen and the process of menopause, much less attention has been paid to the male hormone equivalent testosterone. Fortunately for men, more research is occurring.
If you’re not familiar with it yet, let me introduce you to andropause. Andropause is caused by declining male hormones levels — in particular with testosterone levels, which peaks in a man’s 20′s and around ages 26-28 starts a lifelong decline. By age 35 most men can notice a decrease in testosterone levels. Most estimates concur that 4 out of 5 men over the age of 40 have low testosterone levels.
Quoting Dr. Eugene Shippen an innovator in male hormone treatment in addressing the fact that hormones must be taken “for the rest of his life, “This is an issue of prospective. Your father and grandfather had the same problem. You are fortunate to be born in time when you have a choice to fix or not fix the problem. Considering hormone treatment’s positive impact on quality of life, this is a non-decision easily made. Your must fix it” For years men have been going to their doctor and discussing why they have a low sex drive, low energy, weight gain, irritability, depression, hot flashes and more. These symptoms are often considered individual and unrelated, however as male hormone research progresses the connection between these symptoms and declining male hormone levels is being realized.
Male v. Female Menopause: Most people have a lose understanding of the menopause process for women and the symptoms associated with it. This is the result of decade’s worth of research and data. Today we now know that every living being, male and female, human or animal, is governed by hormones. A women’s menopause is different than a man’s because the decrease in hormone levels happen more suddenly and also occur later in life. A male’s hormones may decline more gradually over time, but is just as real. Did you know, Testosterone and estrogen levels are inversely proportional? As male testosterone levels decline, estrogen levels tend to increase. A classic example of this is acquired weight in the stomach area, also known as a “beer belly.”
If you suspect you have low testosterone (Low T symptoms), the next step is to get diagnosed. Look to discuss this topic the next time you visit your primary care physician, or consider contacting a male hormone replacement doctor that specializes in low testosterone and treating andropause symptoms. Remember, no man can avoid declines in hormones, but with proper treatment he can wind back the clock, get his mojo back and feel like the man he used to be.
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