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Excerpt: Causes Of Hair Loss In Men. Most people don’t want to lose their hair. Sure, some people are more comfortable with the process of balding than others but it can be emotionally trying for millions of Americans. To add insult to injury, the causes of hair loss are different for men and women and can affect many people differently. The major causes, though, stem from circulatory, hormonal, genetic and nutritional factors. Although they all occur in various forms, all of these causes share a common denominator. They all lead to nutrient deprivation of the hair follicle, which in turn, leads to…

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Excerpt: Andropause. One of the most worrying trends of our modern society is the decreasing threshold age for andropause. Andropause is the male equivalent of the female menopause that usually affects men between the ages of 40 and 55. However, this is not how it was supposed to be. A mere hundred years ago andropause did not start until the early 50s, but the industrialized society that we live in has turned andropause into a man triggered condition. The sharp drop in the amounts of testosterone produced by the body, which is the mark of andropause, is no longer a…

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Excerpt: Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. Imagine clumps of hair falling off your head, or observing strands of once healthy hair collecting in the shower drain. Maybe you run your hand through your hair and feel it thinning. It can feel daunting and quite scary. Typically, hair loss is a result of an imbalance of male testosterone hormone in the body. Instead of infusing the hair with healthy testosterone, enzymes break it down to a simpler form known as dihydrotestosterone. An excess of this hormone has the effect of decreasing the size of hair follicles which…

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Excerpt: Andropause, or the male version of menopause, is described in a WHO report as the progressive decline of male androgens (hormones) with age. It was shown that by the age of 70, the male androgen levels were only 10% of those during youth. This decline and the symptoms they produce are known as Andropause, or specifically, PADAM – Partial Androgen Deficiency in the Ageing Male. Thought of as a normal part of the aging process, the symptoms often include the decline in sexuality, general energy levels, and mood changes. Also, the lack of male androgens leave the man exposed to…

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Excerpt: Andropause (aka male menopause) may not be a common discussion topic, but it should be. All men experience the symptoms of Andropause to some extent, especially after the age of 40. So what is andropause, and why should you ask your doctor about it? What is Andropause? Andropause is caused by low testosterone levels in men. Testosterone levels reach a peak when men are around 15 to 18 years old, and then begin to decline after age 25 – 27. Around the age of 35, most men notice the symptoms of andropause to some extent. Although…

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Excerpt: Male menopause may sound like a gimmick, but it exists. Named ‘Andropause,’ it is caused by a decrease in testosterone levels in men, just like menopause is caused by a decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels in women. Andropause (male menopause) and menopause are both caused by a drop in hormone levels, and both affect men and women in their 40s and 50s. However, men may start experiencing the symptoms of andropause in their late 20s, when testosterone levels begin to decline. In contrast, menopause symptoms usually start in women in the early to mid-forties and menopause occurs…

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Excerpt: Andropause Symptoms. Picture this–you are a forty year old man reading the newspaper on a Sunday morning. You used to enjoy this weekly ritual, but you feel irritable today. Actually, you haven’t felt like yourself recently. You are happy with your job and your relationships, but you feel tired and depressed and you don’t know why. You haven’t been sleeping well and your sex life isn’t what it used to be. Before you reach for another cup of coffee, ask yourself–have I had my testosterone levels checked to see if I have andropause? Understanding Male Andropause: Andropause is a medical condition caused by…