Andropause is the result of low testosterone throughout the body.
There is a natural decline in testicular function with age which is associated with a concomitant decline in testosterone.
This decline in testosterone, along with other hormones, is the prelude to the degenerative diseases which will afflict men as they age, such as, heart disease, arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, adult onset diabetes and cancer.
By the time a man reaches 40, his testosterone will be approximately ½ what it was in his twenties. When a man reaches 50 years old, his testosterone levels will be 1/3 of their peak; at 60 it will be a ¼ or less of their peak.
The signs and symptoms of testosterone decline are:
Loss of muscle mass and strength
Erection difficulties
Decreased libido
Increased fat around the waist
Diminished stamina
Loss of energy
Lack of motivation
Joint pain
Depression
Irritability
Grumpiness
Hypochondriasis
Memory Loss
Backache
Lack of endurance
Muscle stiffness
Increase in risk for cardiovascular disease
Increase risk for diabetes
Inability to lose weight
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Phlebotomy