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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with viropause (male menopause).

18 doctors weighed in across 12 answers
Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Check your free testosterone level. Total testosterone levels do not give an accurate reading, .

Answered 5/1/2014

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Ignore: Testosterone supplements, PSA checks, visual and tactile stimulation, nutition, exercise, see doc.

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Try regular strength training and intense cardio to naturally improve testosterone levels.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do check other labs to make sure decreased sexual drive is not due to another medical condition.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do have your free and total testosterone levels checked and discuss with your doctor.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't be fooled by products that promise BIG things! Do seek medical help for male menopause.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Stay active, have realistic expectations.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: Test your testosterone, replace it if necessary, eat well, exercise, enjoy your family and friends.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Just: Just like women, men can get osteoporosis. Continue weight bearing exercise.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Testosterone levels, exercise, weight lifting, maintain good relationship (sexual and otherwise).

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Do: Do get a full male hormone panel. Don't get testosterone only blood test.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't: Don't fret. Testosterone & other trophic hormones naturally decline with age. Many solutions exist!

Answered 6/4/2017

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