How to Treat Andropause

Andropause is a medical condition that normally occurs in men between the ages of 40 and 65 due to the loss of testosterone. It is often referred to as "male menopause" because it usually occurs at the same stage of life and can exhibit similar symptoms as female menopause, although the changes tend to occur more gradually in males. Some common symptoms include loss of sex drive, mood changes, decreased energy and erectile dysfunction.

Instructions

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  Take a testosterone replacement. Testosterone levels can decrease with age. Thirty percent of men between the ages of 60 and 70 experience testosterone loss, as do 70 percent of men over the age of 80. Some common forms of testosterone replacement procedures include skin patches and creams that can enter the bloodstream in a non-invasive manner. Testosterone replacement therapy can also unveil early signs of prostate cancer.

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  Make changes in your lifestyle and diet. Drink more water and consume more cooked tomatoes, which contain lycopene and can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Also engage in a regular exercise program, as this can also lower your prostate cancer risk.

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  Take nutritional supplements. Some examples include flavonoids, which can increase testosterone levels, and pygeum for improved prostate health.

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  Consult with your doctor about starting drug therapy. A common drug for treating andropause is arimidex.

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  Consider hormone supplement therapy. DHEA is used to increase testosterone levels and is usually administered in doses of 50 to 100 mg.