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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with viropause (male menopause).

17 doctors weighed in across 14 answers
Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Diabetes, narcotics, thyroid issues, and lack of rest all contribute to viropause. Get evaluated.

Answered 1/20/2018

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Serum testosterone levels of under 200 ng/dl should warrant investigation.

Answered 1/8/2017

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Dr. Joseph Mathews answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Ignore: Andropause tends to occur slower ; over a long period. It may go unnoticed or be without symptoms.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: It's very important to see your doctor at least yearly to check labs if you have decreased sex drive.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Always get your hormone levels measured properly before starting on HRT.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Male menopause is under diagnosed. Tired, poor libido, problems with erections? Check testosterone.

Answered 7/29/2014

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People: People who are optimistic about their aging fare much better. Turn your attitude around to live well.

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Ignore: Use stimulant (Viagra (sildenafil) etc) but an average dose of Testosterone from pump really helps. Thank goodnes.

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Moji Ariyo answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Eat healthy, exercise regularly, decrease stress, and avoid excess alcohol consumption.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Sexual dysfunction might be fixable mood issues are treatable sleep disorders are treatable.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Just as women get hormone replacement therapy with menopause, men can get testosterone gels as well.

Answered 5/7/2015

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Ignore: A lot of docs are testing testosterone. Treatment should be based on how you FEEL, goals then labs!

Answered 11/29/2015

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Male: Male menopause is unpredictable, unlike the female menopause. Can happen at ages 20 and up.

Answered 2/23/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Ignore: DHEA, 100mg bid will increase free testosterone, which is bioactive! Do not need a Rx!

Answered 6/4/2017

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