Its common knowledge that as men age, the production of testosterone begins a gradual decline. Most men can take this drop in hormonal levels in their stride.
So you’re well into your forties, and have realized that sexual activity isn't as interesting as it used to be? Is a lack of sexual interest taking a toll on your relationship?
You’re over 50, and in the last few days you’ve been feeling unusually listless, deprived of energy, gained a few pounds, and find that the passion in your relationship has lost its sizzle.
As a man ages, the amount of testosterone the body makes begins to decline gradually, by 1% every year, beginning after age 40.
Male menopause is the term used to refer to the age-related testosterone deficiency experienced by older men. As men age, the body gradually slows down the production of testosterone.
Most of us are familiar with the term menopause and the suffering a woman goes through during that stage. But how many of us know even men suffer from menopause?
Time flies. You mind feels like you’re twenty-five but the body is acting funny. It seems incredible that you might be aging. They always said life slows down, right?
Most men are at a loss to understand why they feel fatigued, have a reduced libido, have lost muscle strength and gained a few unsightly pounds as they attain middle age.
The lack of testosterone has a variety of effects of both men and women. Some of the common symptoms in men are weakness, fatigue, intimacy issues and loss of muscle.
In 2006 the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP) published an article in their peer-reviewed journal (American Family Physician) about testosterone treatments.