Understanding hormone imbalances in men
As men age, it is normal for hormone production to decline — and that decline can start earlier than most expect.
It starts earlier than you'd think
As men age, it is normal for hormone production to decline. It is that reduction that causes decrease in muscle tone and bone density, increase in body fat, and change in body composition. Over time, these changes make men more prone to age-related diseases, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Men's hormones can start to decline as early as their late 20s, but this usually occurs before they enter andropause, between the ages of 30–45.
A normal part of the aging process, andropause affects men ages 45 and older. Common andropause symptoms result in a decline in testosterone and male hormones.
In younger men
- Acne
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Low libido / sex drive
- Sleep issues
- Stress
In older men
- Anxiety
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Low libido / sex drive
- Loss of muscle tone
- Sleep issues
- Stress
- Weight gain
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Contact Dr. Christina Kovalik to learn more about hormone imbalances and low testosterone in men.