What are the causes andropause and/or low testosterone levels in men?
Of course, it’s important to note that many of these symptoms may not be caused by low testosterone levels at all and, in the majority of cases, are not the main factor for the symptoms. Thyroid dysfunction, liver disease, kidney failure and other illnesses can cause similar symptoms. Certain medications generate side effects such as depression, decreased sex drive and so forth. Lifestyle choices such as the usage of alcohol and/or drugs can create a variety of difficulties for men as they age so too can psychological conditions or emotional distress related to the aging process, aka the ‘mid-life crisis’. The fact remains that, unlike women, men don’t have a specific stopping and starting point related to this process. Some men maintain normal hormone levels well into old age. Generally, males begin to reduce their testosterone production after the age of 40. This rate increases sharply between the ages of 45 and 50. However, most men don’t notice any difficulties with low androgen le
