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Causes and Health Effects of Low Testosterone

Diagnosing and treating andropause is about more than making men ‘feel better’ as they age. It can also have an impact on how long a man lives. Andropause has been identified as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Early identification of men with andropause can lessen the heath impacts of these associated diseases. Replacing testosterone in patients with andropause has been shown to improve their overall sense of well-being, improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, improve control of blood sugar in diabetics, improve control of cholesterol levels, and improve overall metabolism.

If you feel that you may be experiencing symptoms of andropause talk to your primary care doctor or urologist. Careful monitoring of testosterone levels is very important to avoid side effects of too much testosterone. Hopefully, more men and physicians will become familiar with this condition to help men enjoy life to its fullest as they grow older.