Andropause – There is no man who wouldn’t be interested in knowing the level of his sexual capabilities, how far his reserves will last, and what is considered normal at his age. However, don’t seek advice from friends and colleagues. Just like hunters, men tend to exaggerate their achievements, and a qualified consultation with an andrologist might be more timely. Therefore, we recommend you visit a specialist in andrology in due time.
Doppler ultrasound of blood vessels and the examination of other parameters will shed light on whether you are experiencing male menopause.
Don’t be surprised – menopause is no longer considered a purely female problem.
The World Health Organization refers to male menopause (also known as andropause) as the condition when the production of sex hormones in men decreases. About one-third of men experience this after the age of 50. The classic symptoms of this condition include excessive sweating, irritability, insomnia, decreased sexual desire, and more. The lack of the main male hormone – testosterone – can lead to serious disruptions.
Testosterone is not only an indicator of desire, which affects a man’s libido, but also a hormone involved in metabolic processes.
A decrease in its production can lead to pathological processes that affect various organs and systems.
Andropause – Is There a Medicine to Counteract Premature Aging in Men?
Western urologists claim that with testosterone replacement therapy, a man at the age of 80 can feel like he’s 40.
To simplify the diagnosis of testosterone deficiency, many test questionnaires have been created. One of the simplest and most popular questionnaires includes 9 questions:
- Do you feel a decrease in sexual desire?
- Do you experience a lack of energy?
- Do you notice a decrease in strength and endurance?
- Have you lost any height?
- Do you notice a decreased desire to enjoy life?
- Do you often experience irritability?
- Are you losing your athletic form?
- Do you feel a need to sleep after lunch?
- Has your work ability decreased recently?
A positive answer to the first or any of the next three questions suggests that the issue may be related to testosterone deficiency. Unfortunately, most men have no idea what these symptoms indicate. They silently endure the discomfort and begin complaining about premature aging.
The issue is not just a decrease in libido and work capacity.
Testosterone deficiency may play a provocative role in the development of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and other conditions.
Menopause in men affects different people in various ways, but observations show that in married men, it tends to be milder and often goes unnoticed. Single men, on the other hand, experience this syndrome more painfully and have a harder time coping with it.
Potency generally decreases gradually, but other variations are possible.
- Exhalative – when ejaculation speeds up and the duration of sexual activity decreases.
- Agitated-neurasthenic – when the decrease in sexual function is accompanied by pronounced negative emotions.
Today, many modern diagnostic methods are known, through which the levels of sex hormones in the blood can be quickly and accurately determined.
In the case of androgen deficiency, replacement therapy can work wonders.
It can restore a man’s normal intimate life, rejuvenate him, and make him happier.
The “Karazanishvili Robotic” Center offers the diagnosis and treatment of urogynecological diseases using methods that meet global medical standards.
