There are many contraindications to using testosterone or another hormone replacement therapy in case of andropause. To decide, the patient must have a complete medical history and the necessary medical tests, which will make it possible to conclude that there are no contraindications. If it is impossible to use bioidentical hormone therapy for the treatment, an alternative method is selected.
When deciding to start hormone therapy, it is necessary to assess all the benefits and risks for each patient. Testosterone therapy has several common risk factors such as stimulation of the development of prostate abnormalities, water retention, breast enlargement, blood clots, increased development of atherosclerosis, oily skin acne, etc. Thus, it is very important to closely evaluate the benefits and risks for each patient.
Age-related hormone changes in men are different from those in women. In simple words, “male menopause” or andropause has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. A man’s testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after age 40. Low testosterone levels in older men often go unnoticed. It is very useful to control other hormones besides testosterone as well as neurotransmitters and proceed with medical examinations of certain organs.
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