Premature or premature andropause is caused by decreased levels of the hormone testosterone in men less than 50 years of age, which can lead to problems of infertility or bone problems such as osteopenia and osteoporosis. The gradual decrease in testosterone is part of aging but when it occurs before this age it is called early andropause and can be treated with medications.
Generally, the main causes of early andropause include the age and history of early andropause in the family, with symptoms similar to normal andropause, such as decreased libido, difficulty in erection, excessive tiredness, and mood changes. Treatment can be done through hormone replacement therapy with testosterone, to help reduce symptoms and to prevent loss of bone mass. Learn all about andropause.
Symptoms of Early Andropause
Early andropause causes emotional and physical symptoms, similar to normal andropause, such as:
- Decreased libido;
- Difficulty in erection;
- Infertility due to decreased sperm production;
- Mood changes;
- Tiredness and loss of energy;
- Loss of strength and muscle mass;
- Decreased hair growth on the body and face.
In addition, early andropause can cause other problems in man, such as increased risk for developing osteoporosis and a greater tendency to have problems of depression or anxiety. See more about andropause symptoms.
The diagnosis of early andropause should be made by the endocrinologist through the analysis of the symptoms described by the man and by performing a blood test that aims to inform the concentration of circulating testosterone in the blood. Learn all about testosterone.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment of early andropause aims to alleviate the symptoms, there being no cure or a definitive treatment. One of the treatments that can be done is the male hormone replacement therapy, in which drugs like Androxon Testocaps are used that contain the hormone testosterone in synthetic form. Understand how male hormone replacement is done.
In addition, when the man has erection difficulties, the doctor may also prescribe the use of impotence remedies such as Viagra or Cialis, for example.
Main causes of early andropause
Precocious andropause, also known as male menopause, can be caused by psychological factors such as stress, depression and anxiety or by endocrine problems that affect testosterone production.
In addition, the removal of the testicles through surgery in the case of a tumor, for example, also causes the early andropause in the man, because when the testicles are removed, the organ that produces this hormone is removed, thus requiring hormone therapy.
How to Naturally Increase Testosterone in Your Body
Naturally increasing testosterone in the body can be a natural way to combat the symptoms of early andropause, and it is recommended:
- Regularly exercise with weights in the gym;
- Maintain a healthy and controlled weight;
- Carry out a healthy diet rich in foods with zinc, vitamin A and D, such as oysters, beans, salmon, egg, mango and spinach for example.
- Sleep well and avoid unnecessary stress;
- Take testosterone supplements like Pro Testosterone or Provacyl, which increase testosterone levels.
These tips do not cure early andropause, but when coupled with the use of medications indicated by your doctor can help relieve the symptoms of andropause and thus improve the quality of life. Learn more about increasing testosterone production.
