Hormone Imbalance Symptoms - Andropause

Hormone imbalance symptoms in men - andropause

There is male menopause and it is called andropause. Men just like women can suffer from hormone symptoms. There are some difference between andropause and menopause. Men begin to suffer from hormone imbalance symptoms when they stop producing the normal levels of testosterone. For men testosterone in the main sex hormone as in women it is estrogen and progesterone. Testosterone tends to be at its highest level when a man is in his late teens and gradual falls off from there. Andropause may not begin to show up till a man reaches his forties or fifties. Below are some of the common symptoms of andropause.
1. Reduction in the sex drive. They may also find it less enjoyable.
2. reduction in vitality, energy.
3. Am increased difficulty in remembering things and concentrating.
4. An increase in irritability, anger, anxiety and depression.
5. An increase in weight while at the same time loosing muscle mass.
6. Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
7. Bone loss
8. Reduction in their self confidence with an decreased ability to make decisions.
9. Muscle pain, joint pain, night sweats, hot flashes and mood swings.
10. Increased risk of heart disease.
11. Erectile dysfunction

Fear not men, there are ways to combat hormone imbalance symptoms. Just like in women it is important to reduce stress, exercise, eat a proper diet and get plenty of rest. There is also hormone replacement therapy for men when the hormone imbalance symptoms become severe