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Andropause, the male menopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone. Symptoms manifest themselves in a number of ways including physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. Frequently men notice a gradual loss of energy, loss of muscle, loss of mental focus, increased fat, decreased stamina, loss of libido, and sexual dysfunction. Virtually all men will experience a decline in hormone levels with age. Unfortunately, there is no way of predicting who will experience andropause symptoms of sufficient severity to seek medical help. According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4 to 5 million men have low testosterone levels of which only 5-10% of these men will seek treatment.

A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report stated "male androgens progressively decline with age." In this study it was found that the testosterone level of the men 70 years old was only 10% of that of the men 25 years of age. By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience signs similar o female menopause. Known as andropause, its symptoms include changes in body mass, resulting in less muscle and more fat, changes in attitudes and moods, fatigue, a loss of energy, sex drive and physical agility.

Men's symptoms of andropause include:

• Loss of energy
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increase in body fat
• Loss of libido
• Loss of mental focus
• Anxiety and depression
• Erectile Dysfunction

The symptoms of andropause are also driven by your level of stress, quality of nutrition, amount of exercise and the environmental toxins you are exposed to on a daily basis.

A treatment for andropause often includes the use of compounded bioidentical hormones, hormones which are identical to the body's own chemistry, integrated with nutrition and fitness. This provides a natural treatment that helps men suffering the symptoms of andropause to live the best life possible.

To determine your hormonal needs, a physician should thoroughly evaluate your symptoms and hormone levels. Saliva hormone testing and/or blood tests can be used to determine what your unique hormonal needs are. Stanley Apothecary can assist you by providing saliva hormone testing (doctor's order required) and locating a physician in the Charlotte, NC area to start you on your journey back to prime health. Click here to request assistance.