Monday, February 7, 2011

How to Cope With Male Menopause

As much as you would like to believe that its only women that suffer from menopause I'm afraid to have to bust your bubble men do to. There is such a condition called the Male Menopause. This condition is also described by some as being a mid-life crisis. The symptoms are similar to what women experience. Just like women when men go through mid-life crisis they also can suffer with symptoms of depression and lose interest in sex.
Men usual experience Male Menopause when they reach their late 50's to early 60's. Some of the symptoms of Male Menopause are;
• Depression
• Constantly sad
• Anxious
• Loss of interest in sex
However, because of the decline in testosterone levels in men who experience male menopause, depression will occur. You have to consider that male menopause will also cause anxiety and loss of interest in sex. To alleviate the symptoms the person experiencing these symptoms should consider male menopause treatment such as hormone replacement therapy for men. This treatment is usually for men who have low testosterone level.
This treatment will significantly decrease the effects of male menopause but is not a cure. However, by going through the testosterone replacement therapy, it will help you get rid of depression. It will also help you with your erectile dysfunction condition and will significantly improve your sex life.
With testosterone replacement therapy, you will have your sex life back again and feel more like your former self. If course you would not just jump in and get yourself treated with testosterone replacement therapy you would first consult your doctor who would conduct a series of tests to determine if your testosterone level has declined and thereafter then decide whether indeed this is the right course of action for you.
Once you have been diagnosed with having Male Menopause the doctor would then recommend a professional who is able to administer and supervise the treatment as it is necessary for you to have the right dosage of testosterone in order to have maximum effect while getting rid of the side effects.
There are four different methods of administering the testosterone replacement therapy;
• Injection
• Oral capsules
• Patches
• Implant
The Professional designated to administer the testosterone replacement therapy will let you choose which method is right for you and which method you are most comfortable with.
Always remember that testosterone replacement therapy should only be done with the supervision of a qualified professional in the field of the testosterone replacement therapy. This is important in order to give you the best effect possible while minimizing or eliminating unwanted side effects.

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