Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please share an interesting fact about dealing with viropause (male menopause).
14 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in
Dr. Irving Harperanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Ignore: Diabetes, narcotics, thyroid issues, and lack of rest all contribute to viropause. Get evaluated.
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Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Ignore: Serum testosterone levels of under 200 ng/dl should warrant investigation.
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Dr. Joseph Mathewsanswered
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology 18 years experience
Ignore: Andropause tends to occur slower ; over a long period. It may go unnoticed or be without symptoms.
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Dr. Natalie Siebanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: It's very important to see your doctor at least yearly to check labs if you have decreased sex drive.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Ignore: Always get your hormone levels measured properly before starting on HRT.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Ignore: Male menopause is under diagnosed. Tired, poor libido, problems with erections? Check testosterone.
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People: People who are optimistic about their aging fare much better. Turn your attitude around to live well.
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Dr. Walter Futterweitanswered
Endocrinology 66 years experience
Ignore: Use stimulant (Viagra (sildenafil) etc) but an average dose of Testosterone from pump really helps. Thank goodnes.
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Dr. Moji Ariyoanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Ignore: Eat healthy, exercise regularly, decrease stress, and avoid excess alcohol consumption.
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Dr. Henry Jacobsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 68 years experience
Ignore: Sexual dysfunction might be fixable
mood issues are treatable
sleep disorders are treatable.
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Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
Ignore: Just as women get hormone replacement therapy with menopause, men can get testosterone gels as well.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 26 years experience
Ignore: A lot of docs are testing testosterone. Treatment should be based on how you FEEL, goals then labs!
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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Male: Male menopause is unpredictable, unlike the female menopause. Can happen at ages 20 and up.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Ignore: DHEA, 100mg bid will increase free testosterone, which is bioactive! Do not need a Rx!
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670 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with viropause (male menopause).
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarryanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Ignore: Low energy and low drive doesn't feel right. Increasing testosterone might help with the fight.
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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