By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com
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By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com
Baby boomers’ main problem when it comes to dealing with the andropause is that they are prime targets for this mid life condition due to their age. The andopause is more commonly referred to as the ‘male menopause’ and some of the symptoms are indeed miserable and cause a great many men considerable distress.
Psychological articles acknowledge that many men go through the andropause feeling their mood swings, lack of sexual libido and general ‘touchiness’ are due to ‘getting old’ and rarely seek help. Women going through the menopause are far more likely to seek medical help for their symptoms, in much the same way as women are more likely to buy a pill for a headache.
Interestingly, although menopause is commonly held to be responsible for many women’s poor behavior and general silliness, men going through the same process of mid life hormonal imbalance are rarely excused their moodiness, possible because their condition is not recognized by the men themselves. All men experience a reduction in bioavailable testosterone but some men’s levels dip lower, resulting in andropause symptoms.
The symptoms of andropause include a reduction in body and facial hair; low libido; insomnia; depression, fatigue; a tendency to anger; possibly osteoporisis; night sweats; aches and pains hot flushes and general low health. Some baby boomers eventually visit their doctor complaining of being ‘over the hill’.
The treatment for andropause is traditionally with TRT – Testosterone Replacement Therapy – the male version of a woman being treated with HRT, if you like. In fact, a man who combines TRT with a lifestyle change that includes increased exercise and a healthy diet can enjoy a dramatic reduction in andropausal symptoms. TRT overhauls the body, increasing lean muscle mass, reversing fat accumulation and replenishing hormone growth, leading to an improved sex life.
Baby boomers suffering with andropausal symptoms are more likely to suffer than their female partners who will race off to the doctor at the first hot flush. Psychological articles observe that baby boomers who seek early TRT treatment for andropause are more likely to conquer the depression that accompanies the condition.
Most physicians will recommend a healthy regime of exercise for a man suffering with andropausal symptoms, as exercise helps to strengthen the presence of healthy hormones, reduce fat and improve muscle tone.
The secret is to consult a doctor for positive help at earliest opportunity. Men who procrastinate over visiting their doctor and continue to struggle with the symptoms of ‘male menopause’ suffer needlessly sometimes for years before finally seeking professional help.
The Andropause: How it Affects Baby Boomersis part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.
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