Menopause And Male Menopause (Andropause)

Introduction

Both males and females have hormonal changes in the course of the natural life cycle. Estrogen levels and testosterone levels are highest between the teens and the early 30's.

They decline slowly as we age. In females there is a more defined menopause, which is noticed by the fact that the menstrual periods stop. However, with balanced nutrition and soy bean protein supplements that contain natural estrogenic substances many women report that they are not bothered as much with menopausal symptoms. Andropause, which is the male equivalent of menopause in women, seems to not be experienced that commonly. If andropause becomes a problem, it is usually detected first by their female partners who complain that there is a lack of sexual interest. The male patient at that time sees the doctor and testosterone blood level tests are usually ordered. In the female FSH/LH tests are obtained. For more details see the links under "meno- and andropause".

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Disclaimer

This outline is only a teaching aid to patients and should stimulate you to ask the right questions when seeing your doctor. However, the responsibility of treatment stays in the hands of your doctor and you.

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Last Modified: Dec. 24, 2007