Andropause is also known as male hormone balancing/restoration. Once men reach the age of around 30 years, their male hormone, testosterone, begins to gradually decline. As men age, a number of changes occur that reduce the testosterone level available to the body and this alters the ratio between testosterone and another hormone, Oestrogen. This condition is now referred to as partial androgen deficiency of ageing men. This is a natural and entirely normal part of healthy ageing; however, it presents certain important problems and challenges to the male patient, including loss of muscle mass, loss of libido and erectile dysfunction.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BIHRT) can be used to help in the treatment of Andropause. We no longer provide a service for Hormone replacement therapy however are happy to refer you to a place who will be able to assist.
Men entering their forties will often notice subtle symptoms of fatigue, irritability, depression, insomnia and reduced muscle power and stamina. Lack of energy and weight gain are also common. There is a clear relationship between low levels of testosterone and increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, particularly as testosterone level relates to metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
