Health Check

Is there such a thing as male menopause? Well, before I started taking science classes I didn't really bother about stuff like this. Well for once it doesn't have anything to do with me but I guess the more you learn stuff the more that you want to educate yourself. Maybe it's just me but as I grow older and so as my husband eventually we are going to get to that point of menopause. So early as now, I want to know more about them and hopefully me and my husband can prepare ourselves when we get to that part.

However, for this part of my post it will be more about natural testosterone and what happens when the body does not produce enough.

The ability to produce testosterone declines as men gets older. Although low production can also happens during the early stages. If the level of testosterone falls below the normal range it will include symptoms such as:

• low sex drive
• erectile dysfunction
• increased irritability and depression
• fatigue
• reduced muscle mass and strength
• difficulty concentrating
• decreased bone density

If you think that you are experiencing low level or that you are having some of these symptoms be sure to check in with your doctor and get a blood test. Regular checkups and age-appropriate screenings can improve health and extend life.

And of course the good news is that the condition is treatable.