Who gets Andropause?
Testosterone levels in men start declining by age 30, by 5% every five years. Men have been symptomatic from as early as the 30s, to as late as the 70s. It is estimated that 30% of men over the age of 50 might qualify for an andropause diagnosis. All will not necessarily require intervention. Patient Questionnaire: Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)? Do you have a lack of energy? Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance? Have you lost height? Have you noticed a decreased enjoyment of life? Are you sad and/or grumpy? Are your erections less strong? Have you noted a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports? Are you falling asleep after dinner? Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance? Osteoporosis in men A neglected area in men, but also gaining attention. Many endocrinologists are using TRT and/or bisphosphonates to treat male osteoporosis. Standardized data, even bone densitometry in males, needs to be improved with sex-specific inf
