Just as there are risks for women who choose estrogen replacement therapy, men should be aware of the risks associated with testosterone replacement therapy before beginning treatment. These risks include an increased risk of acceleration of undiagnosed prostate cancer and enlargement of the prostate gland. Men should carefully weigh the risks and benefits together with their physicians to determine what is best for them.
Male andropause is easy to treat and to prevent with proper medical supervision. If you are experiencing the signs of andropause discuss your symptoms with your physician.
Suggested Reading
The
Andropause Mystery: Unraveling Truths About The Male
Menopause
by Robert S. Tan, M.D. MBA
Don't miss this comprehensive guide to the hormonal changes
experienced by men. Read
our interview with Dr. Tan!
Male
Menopause
by Jed Diamond
Outstanding book that offers comprehensive information about changes
experienced by men. Includes information about alternative prevention
techniques.
Related Links
Andropause-
Legitimate Health Concern
Canadian coverage of this issue from C Health.
Andropause
or Viropause
Discusses signs and symptoms and provides details about testosterone
levels in men and women. Includes information about testosterone
replacement therapy that covers benefits and risks.
Antidepressant
Drug Alleviates Hot Flashes in Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer
Treatment
Mayo
Clinic article.
Male
Andropause
Extensive discussion that includes medical and alternative treatment
information. (Health World)
Male
Menopause- Does It Exist?
Discussion
about andropause that covers symptoms, causes, treatment, and
self-help. (Andrology)
Testosterone
and the Andropause
Abstract
that discusses testosterone replacement in elderly men. By Lund BC,
Bever-Stille KA, Perry PJ.
Testosterone
and Andropause the Male
Menopause
Discusses
male hormones, risks associated with low hormone levels in men,
dangers of anabolic-androgen steroids, natural and synthetic
testosterone, and other important facts. By Abraham H. Kryger, DMD,
MD.
Testosterone-
The Fountain of Youth?
Dr.
Kenneth Goldberg of the Male
Health Center
offers is view on testosterone replacement therapy.
Testosterone
Supplements for Andropausal Men of No
Benefit
Details from a 1997 British study that found no convincing evidence
that testosterone improved symptoms. (P/S/L Group)
