Male Menopause – Fact or Fiction?

One of the biggest male controversies gripping today’s medical world is the subject of andropause, or male menopause.  Doctors are taking sides with one school of thought or another and furiously debating this topic at medical conventions and in research papers.  The dilemma is, if this male version of menopause actually exists, then what symptoms should be present during the diagnosis process and what treatments should be prescribed.

Presently, there is no consensus on the existence of this condition.  So, the search goes on for an explanation that fits all the facts.

What is Andropause?

Since the 1940s, the term andropause has been assigned to describe a condition that was considered to be similar to the female menopause. The blame for triggering this condition was laid on falling levels of the testosterone hormone.  This usually occurs in males after the age of 45. Andropause was also considered to be the source of many problems faced by men past their prime, such as weight gain, heart disorders, mood swings, depression and plummeting libido.


What Are the Symptoms of Andropause?

The condition is still highly debated, with some doctors doubting that it even exists. The main hurdle in driving to a consensus is that there are no clear physical symptoms that could be used to diagnose this condition. While the end of menstruation is the classic tell-tale sign for menopause, men display no such universal symptom that could clue doctors into what’s going on. That’s why the medical community is still polarized over this issue.

Can I Still Maintain My Sex Drive as I Grow Older?

One thing we know for sure is that this medical controversy has not stopped men from looking for a way to stop or reverse the hormonal changes brought on by andropause. Nathan Church, Product Manager with Lativio, says:

“Although, I am not a medical doctor, I know that increasingly men have bought our products as a result of a series of problems. These problems include loss of libido and reduced ability of on-demand erections. I can only speak from my experience with our customers that their symptoms do point to a condition described as Andropause.”

As you can see from this quote, men are not going to sit idly by waiting for the experts to agree on this problem. The natural male enhancement market has a wide range of products focused on replenishing some the youthful feeling and sexual energy to aging men. While taking the problem into one’s own hands involves a certain level of risk, it seems that most males are perfectly ready to take on this risk, especially since the prize is the spark of life!