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Symptoms of Male Menopause

Everyone has heard or made jokes about middle-age men going through a mid-life crisis. The stereotypes range from the guy who buys a fancy sports car to a guy who sadly leaves his wife to date younger women. While the jokes are funny, the truth is there may be biological reasons for these mid-life crises and that reason may be male menopause. 

Most men scoff at the term, probably because it sounds like something women go through, but male menopause, or andropause, is really just a medical term to describe the reduced levels of testosterone (low T) that often occurs naturally in men as they age. While you can’t blame lower testosterone for causing men to act like big boys, it does cause some very real issues that can lead to behaviors typically associated with mid-life crisis.

Whenever men experience, 1) fatigue, 2) physical weakness, 3) unexplained depression, and/or 4) sexual performance problems like reduced libido or premature problems, its likely that male menopause is the culprit and the right treatment very well be hormone replacement therapy.

If you’ve been experiencing these symptoms, it’s easy to believe that a major change in your circumstances is the answer, but its not. Low T is not uncommon and shouldn’t be a source of embarrassment (unlike that new hairdo). Talking to a medical specialist sooner than later can save you from that embarrassing haircut or that car you can’t afford. Talk to a doctor about your hormone levels and whether or not hormone replacement therapy is right for you. The doctors at Elite Health Center can explain all the treatments available to you and help you make the right decision for you and your lifestyle.

Hypogonadism - Fact or Fiction?

There’s been a lot of discussion in the medical field about the existence of and treatment for hypogonadism (commonly referred to as male menopause). Recently, a group of 18 experts from around the world, consisting of physicians (including urologists) and scientific experts, gathered with the intent of dispelling misinformation about the condition and effective treatments.

An international group of physician and scientific experts, including several urologists, recently approved nine resolutions that offer physicians and patients what they say is evidence-based clarity on the topic of male hypogonadism and its management. The Urology Times quoted Dr. Abraham Morgantaler saying, ““The goal of this meeting was to establish a set of fundamental concepts that could serve as a basis for future discussions…”

The result of the panel was a set of nine resolutions about hypogonadism. The most prominent, according to Dr. Morgantaler was, “…the evidence simply does not support the two big fears regarding T (testosterone) therapy—namely, that treatment increases risks of prostate cancer or cardiovascular disease.” He went on to say, ““T deficiency may affect men profoundly, causing sexual problems, depression, reduced strength, and reduced bone density. The prevalent beliefs that T therapy is associated with increased CV risk and prostate cancer are scientifically unfounded, and these media-driven fears should not be used to justify withholding an effective evidence-based treatment with substantial benefits for many men.”

In short, this doctor and multiple other experts in the field substantiated that testosterone therapy is a viable treatment option for men suffering from symptoms of low testosterone or hypogonadism.

Talk to a doctor about your symptoms and the options that are available to you. You don’t have to continue enduring depression, physical weakness, diminished sex drive etc. Get the help that is available.

Hormone Replacement & Elevated Sex Drive

A recent study was performed on 558 men who averaged 55 years old to show the effects of extended testosterone use has been completed and has demonstrated some interesting results.

The most interesting to many men was the discovery that treating men who have androgen deficiency with a 2% testosterone solution helped improve their sex drive and energy for at least 9 months without adding adverse effects. Results from the study by Gerald Brock, MD, in the department of surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, and colleagues, were published online in the Journal of Urology, scheduled for its November issue. 

However, accurate data related to specific age groups is still not reliable. This means that testosterone levels in men of a certain age may naturally only need to be at a specific level whereas for men close to 40, their testosterone levels may be normative at a different level. This means that simply having less libido or diminished testosterone numbers may not mean you are in need of HRT. There are other factors that can contribute to a diminished sex drive besides low T.

Finally, one potential point of optimism found that while the study was not designed to observe the cardiovascular effects of using testosterone, they did find that recipients showed no noticeable changes in the cardiovascular condition after 9 months.

It is advisable that you talk to a doctor about your numbers and see if hormone replacement therapy is right for you. 

Get the most Out of Life with GHRP in Miami

Most people like to set goals. But not everyone is able to accomplish them. It’s already May and most people have either broken their New Year’s resolutions or have forgotten them. But when setting a goal, it’s important to choose something that requires effort, yet is realistic. Looking and feeling younger isn’t on everyone’s bucket list. One of the reasons is many men don’t believe it’s possible. But the truth is they’re wrong. The health professionals at Elite Health Center in Miami utilize the most modern methods of growth hormone releasing peptide in Miami to help more men improve the overall quality of their lives.

We’ve all seen movies or read books about traveling through time. But looking younger and feeling younger isn’t fiction. GHRP in Miami is changing the way men in South Florida are aging today. Growing older gracefully is no longer just an expression. As men reach their 40s, they gradually begin to lose testosterone, which is the substance produced naturally in the body responsible for the male development. GHRP is one of the new innovations of age management in Miami utilized by the health professionals at Elite Health Center. These synthetic amino acids help release growth hormones which leads to increase cell development. The results are amazing. Through the use of GHRP-6 and GHRP-2 in Miami, men experience improvements in body composition, such as increase muscle growth, a faster metabolism and improve cardiac function.

However, it’s important to remember that growth hormone release peptide is not for everyone. It should only be applied from a licensed and experienced medical professional. To determine whether GHRP-6 or GHRP-2 is right for you, the physicians at Elite Health Center can conduct a thorough physical examination to measure the your body’s hormonal levels. GHRP is helping more men with Low T regain the energy and vitality they haven’t experienced in years.

Growing older isn’t about making compromises or excuses. Elite Health Center is for men who refuse to settle for mediocrity. GHRP in Miami helping more men recapture their zest for life. Physical activities you once enjoyed in your 20s and 30s can once again become reality. Enjoy better sex and improved sleep. The results aren’t just physical With great physical prowess comes improved confidence and emotional health. When you’re confident, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. To learn more on what GHRP can do for you, call the professionals at Elite Health Center. Making a goal to look and feel and younger doesn’t have to be a fantasy. Call the experts at Elite Health Center today and get started on your health protocol.

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