Is male menopause a myth or reality ?

IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World debunk the myths about male menopause through this informative blog

Menopause as a term is extremely common and mostly associated with women. But, it holds true for men too! Yes, men too have menopause! Hormonal changes are extremely a natural process of aging. In women, changes in reproductive hormones take place dramatically while in men they occur gradually. Through this informative blog, IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World aims to address common misconceptions about male menopause.

“In men, the production levels of testosterone and other reproductive hormones decline over a period of years. This is called late-onset hypogonadism or age- related low testosterone. However, sudden decrease in the levels of testosterone due to some medical condition is referred to as male menopause mostly,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, Director & Founder, Gunjan IVF World – leading IVF center in Ghaziabad with three other state-of-the-art clinics in Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida.

“It is a known fact that testosterone levels drop with age. However, there are other conditions like obesity, pituitary gland disease, surgery or severe injury of both testicles that can lead to male menopause. In some cases, excessive stress or anxiety, poor diet or lack of exercise can cause decrease in testosterone levels. It is important to know that though male menopause and late-onset hypogonadism are two separate entities, they overlap and it is difficult to separate them at times,” says Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram and also a well-known IVF specialist Ghaziabad.

There are several symptoms that can help you identify male menopause. “Being informed is the first step towards treatment. At Gunjan IVF World, we make sure to educate our patients about the condition before we start their treatment,” comments Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at a renowned IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World. Listed below are some of the most common symptoms of male menopause.

 Depression
 Sexual dysfunction
 Mood swings
 Irritability
 Loss of muscle mass
 Developing a big belly
 Breast swelling
 Hot flushes or sweat
 Lack of enthusiasm
 Sleep difficulty
 Lack of concentration

“The testosterone levels in men decline on an average of 1% a year after 40 years of age. Most men of this age group or older have testosterone levels that fall in the normal range with only an estimated 10-25% having low levels. Not many men with low testosterone levels experience any symptoms. A simple blood test can diagnose low testosterone levels. It is important to measure testosterone during certain times of the day as its levels keep fluctuating,” says Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge, Gunjan IVF World – the leading IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

“If symptoms are all related to lifestyle or mental factors like stress or anxiety, medication or behavioural therapy is mostly advised. Simple exercises and relaxation can also help to manage the symptoms in some cases. In case, hormone replacement therapy is advised, make sure to discuss the potential risks and side effects with a specialist before you go ahead with it. It can increase risk of heart disease or worsen prostate cancer,” added Dr. Gunjan Gupta, best IVF specialist of Gunjan IVF World – a well-known IVF center in Delhi.

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