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Andropause

Andropause - Male Menopause
 
The existence of andropause is recognized by some of the best researchers in medical science, including the international medical community.
 
In fact, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, states that “male androgens progressively decline with age.” The study tested androgen levels at age 25 and by age 70, androgen levels were only 10 percent of what they were during youth.
 
The impact of decreasing androgens is known as andropause, also called "male menopause" or PADAM – Partial Androgen Deficiency in the Ageing Male. It is a normal part of aging, although, for some men it is accompanied by a gradual and undesired decline in their sexuality, mood and overall energy. Sometimes it can even expose men to more serious health risks.
 
As with women, andropause in males begins at a time when life often offers some of its greatest rewards. This site has been designed to arm you with actionable information about andropause - what causes it and what you can do about it. And if you are going through andropause, we hope this information will help you maintain a healthy and active quality of life throughout your middle years.

Bioidentical Hormone replacement for Men

 

ANDROPAUSE
By Michael A. Werner, M.D., FACS

Andropause describes an emotional and physical change that many men experience as they age. Although the symptoms: low sex drive, low energy level, and loss of strength and muscle are generally related to aging, they are also associated with significant hormonal alterations. We have known for a long time that the production of hormones by the testes slowly decreases as men age. Only recently has interest developed in the clinical implication of this condition. The condition has several names including male climacteric andropause, late onset hypogonadism, or androgen decline in the aging male (ADAM).

High Testosterone Levels Protect Against Risk for CV Events

High Testosterone Levels Protect Against Risk for CV Events

News Author: Lisa Nainggolan
10/11/2011

Clinical Context
Testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels have important metabolic effects that might contribute to the risk for cardiovascular disease among older men. The authors of the current study note that low serum testosterone levels are associated with increased adiposity, an adverse metabolic risk profile, and atherosclerosis. Low levels of SHBG are associated with insulin resistance and obesity.

DHEA Replacement Improves Well-Being In Women With Adrenal Insufficiency

DHEA Replacement Improves Well-Being In Women With Adrenal Insufficiency

The human adrenal cortex secretes not only the essential hormones cortisol and aldosterone, but also DHEA and large amounts of DHEAS (DHEA Sulfate). The serum concentration of DHEAS is 20 times that of serum cortisol, and the concentration of DHEA is 1/20 that of cortisol. The very high concentration of DHEAS reflects its high rate of secretion and low rate of metabolic clearance. DHEA and its sulfate are interconvertible. The sulfate is mainly formed from DHEA in the adrenal gland and in the liver, and many organs that are targets of androgens and estrogens convert DHEAS back to DHEA, which can then be transformed by the same organs into active androgens and estrogens.

Clomiphene Citrate Effects on Testosterone/Estrogen Ratio in Male Hypogonadism

 

Estrogen Dominance, Natural Progesterone and Men

 

  Dr. HingHau Tsang's Crusade on Nutrition 

 

 

Newsletter #75 --- Estrogen Dominance, Natural Progesterone and Men

Just as in women, men suffer the effects of "estrogen dominance".

 

 

Many researchers including John R. Lee, M.D (Leading pioneer in natural progesterone therapy), Dr. Jesse Hanley and Dr. Peter Eckhart are coming to the conclusion that the over abundance of estrogen and estrogen like substances (xenoestrogens or foreign estrogens) are responsible for a vast number of today's health problems. This over abundance of estrogen is referred to as estrogen dominance which is an increasingly serious problem for both women and men. Dr. Lee believes that it is excessive exposure to estrogen that is the primary cause of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Xenoestrogens in the environment are among the culprits. Sources of xenoestrogens includes commercially raised beef, chicken and pork, birth control pills, spermacide, detergent, plastics, plastic drinking bottles, pesticides, herbicides, personal care products, canned foods and lacquers.

 

More on Andropause

More on Andropause
 
Although not as well known as menopause in women, andropause relates to men, and is caused by a decline in hormones--primarily testosterone, thyroid, growth hormone and DHEA. Replacing these hormones to younger healthier levels can and will reverse the signs of aging.
 
Hormones start to decline in the mid to late twenties when the aging process sets in. People maintain healthy hormone levels until age 35-40; that is about how long we could be expected to live until about 100 years ago. The effects of declining hormones have only been a problem since we started living longer. Declining hormones, coupled with poor lifestyle, improper diet, lack of exercise and stress are largely responsible for health problems and frailties of later years. The good news is these signs of aging can be easily reversed.
 
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Progesterone for Men

Why progesterone for men?
Progesterone is commonly thought of as a 'female' sex hormone. This is misleading as it is vital to sustain not just health but life itself in all mammals of both sexes.
 
As a man gets older testosterone is converted into di-hydrotestosterone (DHT), which some believe is the cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancer, but some do not.
 

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