What Senior Men Can Do About Male Menopause
For Immediate Release – December 20, 2011
Denver, Colorado
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an article that discusses what men go through as they age experiencing a “male menopause” or “andropause.” Men experience a decrease in their testosterone hormone levels, which plays a crucial role in almost every major male body function. The symptoms of low testosterone can mirror normal signs of aging and are frequently misinterpreted, which can be dangerous.
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Testosterone production cannot be improved by lifestyle changes, but men can take steps to proactively deal with what they are feeling. The Mayo Clinic recommends:
- Be honest with your doctor. Tell your doctor about all the signs and symptoms you are experiencing. Help the doctor identify and treat any health issues that might be causing or contributing to what you are feeling, including – side effects from other medications, erectile dysfunction, lack of sleep, etc.
- Make healthy lifestyle choices. Eat a healthy diet and exercise daily. Healthy choices will help you preserve your strength, energy, and lean muscle mass. Regular physical activity can even improve your mood and promote better sleep.
- Seek help if you feel down. You might have depression if you feel irritable, isolated, and withdrawn. Other signs of depression common in men include working excessively, drinking too much alcohol, using illicit drugs, or seeking thrills from risky activities.
- Be wary of herbal supplements. Herbal supplements haven't been approved as safe and effective for aging-related low testosterone. Some supplements might even be dangerous. Long-term use of DHEA, for example, has no proven benefits and might increase the risk of prostate cancer.
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