Other causes that have been linked to the onset of male menopause are excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, certain medications and hypertension. Testosterone loss is certainly the leading symptom of male menopause, but other symptoms that may occur include depression, lack of interest in sex and other activities, anger, fatigue, weight gain and body stiffness. It's a period of life when men begin to worry about impotence and sexual performance. As signs of aging begin to show, such as hair loss and lack of strength, a man can become frustrated with himself and maybe even his family. Unlike women, who have gynecologists who understand how to treat the effects of female menopause, men suffer from embarrassment and a lack of someone who completely knows what he's experiencing, because some doctors still debate whether or not male menopause is even a serious men's health concern.
Several doctors treat patients with hormone therapy.
That's not total the solution. An increased level of testosterone will also not cure impotence. Hormone therapy may increase the risk of prostate cancer, heart and liver disease, or an enlargement of the prostate gland. Men can also decrease their chances of experiencing menopause by simply exercising more frequently and avoiding fatty foods, alcohol and cigarettes. All rights reserved.