The Public Point of View   Andropause
The Medical Point of View   Sinking Hormone Levels
The Objective Point of View   Hormone Decline and Symptoms
The Subjective Point of View   Hormones and Psychological Effects
Chronologically Point of View   When Does Andropause Begin?
Scientific Point of View   Literature For The Theme
 
 

The Objective Point of View - 

Hormone Decline and Symptoms

The older man increasingly notices that his skin is becoming more wrinkled and developing more pigmented areas. Hair becomes thinner. Beard growth also reduces. In addition there is often a gradual increase in weight. At the same time muscle mass reduces more and more. Annoying fat tissue arises. The chest starts to grow and the testicles gradually reduce in size. Sooner or later, in addition to these normal physical changes a series of more serious changes requiring treatment can occur. We incorrectly talk of so-called diseases of affluence. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels can gradually increase.

 
       
    The risk of cardiovascular disease increases. Heart complaints, rapid heart rate or circulatory problems are more frequently observed. Diabetes and joint disease also often arise for the first time in this age group.
 


 

 

  
    Almost half of all 50 year old men have elevated uric acid levels, which can lead to diseases such as gout. The likelihood of developing osteoporosis similarly increases.  
     
    The production of red blood cells is reduced. This leads to reduced physical fitness. And last but not least, the many prostatic complaints should not be forgotten.

 

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