What is andropause
What is andropause
In men, andropause manifest as: increased fatigue, erectile dysfunction, depression, mood swings, concentration and memory issues, weight gain, difficulty urinating, often accompanied by changes in the prostate and testicles. Thyroid gland changes may appear along with the onset of atherosclerosis of the blood vessels. Blood tests are characterised by elevated blood fats, urate, blood sugar levels, TSH, PSA, etc.
What is andropause
Men usually chose to ignore andropause or attribute their problems to age, stress, etc. Only a limited proportion of men check their blood testosterone levels after the age of 40. Testosterone problems are often reduced, which can lead to long-lasting problems. Many do not realise that these changes are the most common cause of atherosclerotic lesions in coronary and other arteries, which can potentially cause heart attacks, strokes, possible urological infections, and prostate and testicular carcinomas.
The initial endocrinological examination in men comprises an ultrasound examination of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and, if required, of the testicles and thyroid gland, an examination of the blood vessels of the neck, and finally a consultation with an endocrinologist.
