Andropause is Male Menopause?

From the article:

TIREDNESS, depression and lack of libido all seem inevitable parts of male ageing, but what if an age-related lack of testosterone is at the root of all these symptoms? Increasingly, doctors say such an “andropause” exists and that its effects may go beyond feeling a bit tired – obesity and diabetes also appear to be linked. The good news is that testosterone supplements might help treat the problem.

Read the full story at New Scientist — ‘Menopausal’ men could get sexual boost from HRT

This is obviously not hair loss stuff, but worth discussing. We see symptoms in men as they get older that include erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, loss of ‘zip’ and general fatigue and lethargy. The article discusses that some men have developed low testosterone levels which contribute to this set of symptoms and they may be helped with exogenous testosterone treatments by your local doctor. It is easy to get your testosterone levels checked to see if this applies to you (generally men over 50-65).