Common Questions
What is the average age that men begin Andropause?
By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience a phenomenon similar to the female menopause, called andropause. Unlike women, men do not have a clear-cut signpost such as the ending of menstruation to mark this transition. Both, however, are distinguished by a drop in hormone levels. Estrogen in the female, testosterone in the male. The bodily changes occur very gradually in men and may be accompanied by changes in attitudes and moods, fatigue, a loss of energy, sex drive and physical agility.
Andropause is often underdiagnosed because symptoms can be vague and can vary a lot among individuals. Some men find it difficult to admit that there's even a problem. And often physicians didn't always think of low-testosterone levels as a possible cause. But testosterone is usually the cause, so you should get your testosterone levels checked to see if that is what is causing your possible andropausal symptoms.
Does taking testosterone cause manly features in women?
If a woman is using more than the prescribed dosage of testosterone for her diagnosis, she will start to acquire masculine features. These features may include thicker facial and/or body hair, a deeper voice, and masculine-like facial features. Just be careful when using it and do what your doctor suggests.
Will it improve my sex life?
If you are experiencing low testosterone levels, it might be the cause of the low libido. Be sure to check with the doctor first to find out if that is the reason for the decreased sex drive because there could be other reasons. If your test results do show low T levels, then it would be a good idea to get started on a hormone replacement therapy for testosterone and possibly estrogen, according to your tests.
What is DHEA? What does it do for you?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is produced by the adrenal glands. The body converts DHEA to male and female sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. DHEA levels typically peak by the time people are in their 20s and decline with age, which is why there has been considerable interest in DHEA and its role in aging. DHEA is manufactured naturally in the body, but DHEA supplements can also be made in a laboratory from a substance called diosgenin, found in soybeans and wild yam. Wild yam cream and supplements are often promoted as being a natural source of DHEA, but the body can't convert wild yam to DHEA on its own -- the conversion must be done in a laboratory.
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