Menopause comes with hot flashes and night sweats and insomnia. What symptoms do men experience?
Testosterone and DHEA levels in short supply combined with higher levels of the female hormone estrogen can bring urinary and prostate problems. Andropausal men typically a subtle loss of sexual desire, along with a downward shift in strength and energy. Bouts of depression and anxiety can occur. They feel ‘tired but wired’ and experience a persistent lack of stamina. The mid-life male quite often finds himself short on enthusiasm for the things he used to enjoy; work is not quite as challenging and exercise is tougher. Fatigue sets in more quickly and his libido decreases. He might also experience thinning hair, shrinking muscles, wrinkles and an emerging paunch. Men often feel rundown, anxious, edgy and achy. If his stress quotient is too high the male baby boomer may describe himself as ‘burned out,’ an indication that is cortisol levels are elevated. Check out our Andropause symptoms page.
