Apparently some men really do experience something akin to menopause, referred to as "male hypogonadism," or the inability for testicles to produce adequate levels of testosterone.
Apparently some men really do experience something akin to menopause, referred to as "male hypogonadism," or the inability for testicles to produce adequate levels of testosterone.
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Robert Brannigan, MD, urologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) said in an August 20 NMH announcement, "This is a highly prevalent disorder," with experts noting that more than 5 million suffer from male hypogonadism.
The life-altering physical and mental symptoms range from "fatigue, mood swings, decreased desire for sex, hair loss, lack of concentration and weight gain."
And, more "than 95 percent of cases are undiagnosed and therefore untreated," added Brannigan but "we are seeing more men affected by male hypogonadism than we saw ten years ago."
The male version of menopause is a slow process "with testosterone levels dropping around one percent each year beginning in a man's late thirties."
There are a number of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options including "absorbable pellet implants, topical gels, patches, and injections."
Brannigan urges men not to ignore the symptoms and seek professional help.u00a0
For more information on male hypogonadism, go to: https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-hypogonadism/DS00300
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