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What is Andropause Male Menopause?

Andropause, sometimes called “male menopause”, can cause many undesirable symptoms or no symptoms at all.

A Guide to Andropause Treatments

Andropause Treatment Options
Andropause treatment may include lifestyle and dietary changes, herbal supplements or hormone replacement therapy. Men choose different treatments depending on the severity of their symptoms, their overall health and the advice of their doctor. What follows is a brief description of treatment options.

How To Reverse Falling Testostorone Levels

There is a corresponding condition in men, called Andropause, or more specifically, hypogonadism (low testosterone) and here we will look at what it is and how to beat it and regain your vitality and libido.

Andropause–Stop Growing Old Now!

Andropause, or the male version of menopause, is described in a WHO report as the progressive decline of male androgens (hormones) with age.

Andropause and Hair Loss

Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. Imagine clumps of hair falling off your head, or observing strands of once healthy hair collecting in the shower drain. Maybe you run your hand through your hair and feel it thinning. It can feel daunting and quite scary. Typically, hair loss is a result of [...]

Andropause and Testosterone

Andropause occurs as a result of plummeting levels of testosterone, the dominant male hormone. This hormonal function starts to decline gradually as men age. Just like menopause, when decreasing levels of estrogen (the most dominant female hormone) play havoc on the female body – it can apply to men as well. Because of this condition, [...]

Male Hormone Replacement Therapy-Andropause

Testosterone is a major player in the complex mielu of hormones (cellular messengers) that direct our bodies to function. In men who are over the age of 40, there is a significant drop in this level of this hormone. Until recently it was considered taboo to replace this important hormone. But today forward thinking anti-aging [...]

Male Menopause

Andropause is a physical decline in hormone levels that during the middle ages. This is no joke. Andropause occurs in millions of men between the ages of 40 and 55. The hidden problem of the reduction in the male hormone production is the reason for the increase in sales of drugs like Viagra.

Symptoms of Andropause

What are the most common andropause symptoms?
Andropause, sometimes called “male menopause”, can cause many undesirable symptoms or no symptoms at all. Testosterone levels naturally decrease over time in almost all men. About 30% of men age 50 and older will experience testosterone levels that are low enough to cause symptoms.

What are the important male hormones that decline after age 30?

Testosterone -
blood serum testosterone levels of a 30 to 40 year old woman range from 15 to 100ng/dl and from 300 to 1200ng/dl for men.

What causes male breast cancer?

As with cancer of the female breast, the cause of cancer of the male breast has not been fully characterized, but both environmental influences and genetic (inherited) factors likely play a role in its development. The following risk factors for the development of male breast cancer have been identified.

What Is Breast Cancer in Men?

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells of the breast. The disease occurs primarily in women but occasionally occurs in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer.

What Is Breast Cancer in Men?

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells of the breast. The disease occurs primarily in women but occasionally occurs in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer.

Breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis

Common symptoms of breast cancer include:

Male breast cancer screening and diagnosis

Because male breast cancer is so rare, routine screening mammograms (mammography) aren’t recommended for most men. If, however, you have a strong family history of the disease , consider talking to your doctor about developing a breast-screening program.