May 31, 2006 Keeping An Open Mind

Although most everyone knows about menopause in women, the male counterpart, Andropause goes virtually unnoticed. That’s right there is a male menopause! Male menopause is one of our society’s best kept secrets.  Who has not heard of someone going through a “midlife crisis”? That term is usually reserved for many men who, at about the age of 40, begin to appear distracted, mildly depressed, disinterested in their long term partners and often even somewhat dissatisfied with their career or business. There is no coincidence that the term “midlife crisis” coincides with  significant physiological changes that take place in men at about that time of their lives. In women this change of life is often more dramatic and comes on more quickly. In some women hot flashes (men get them too), sweats and heart flutters seem to happen overnight. Men's symptoms are likely to come on more gradually. In this month’s newsletter I write about this common yet not very know well known condition in a man’s development. I welcome your comments or questions about this topic or any other ... Please read on

Male Menopause Andropause (male menopause) is a term used to describe a state of lowered androgen levels in men as a result of the aging process. Androgens are a group of hormones that include testosterone and others. Although these are often seen as only male hormones they are also present in females but in lesser amounts.   At about the age of 40 many men begin to experience a change that is ... Please read on

Midlife Crisis Midlife is a normal developmental stage that all men (if they are fortunate) get to experience. It is at this time, somewhere between 35-55 years of age, that both psychological as well as physiological (see preceding article) changes take place. It is often at this time that a man begins to question what has been driving him. Has he been following his dream or has he been a slave to his job or career? Has he made the best choice for a life partner? Is he happy? Does he know himself... Please read on

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