Grumpy Old Men: Hormone treatment (Male Andropause – Testosterone Replacement Therapy)



Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men (HRT) or testosterone replacement is a medical therapy designed to help men who suffer from Male Andropause or Grumpy Old Man Syndrome. Its effectiveness depends on the determination of the patient to restore his good behaviour and live a normal life. The therapy offers cognitive functions’ development that involves skill and memory. It also helps in avoiding Alzheimer’s disease and the other effects of Andropause.

One of the therapists who specialise in testosterone replacement therapy is Dr. Charles Mok of South-eastern Michigan. He has helped men and women who suffer from andropause and menopause. The treatment has positive potential benefits to the patients, although it has risks too. Patients are encouraged to weigh the negative and positive results of the therapy against one another. Male menopause is the gradual decrease of testosterone, while menopause for women is universal and occurs in an abrupt manner. The symptoms of male menopause are hard to recognise and could develop over time. Andropause or testosterone deficiency affects men in various ways. However, research shows that heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease are common complications for most patients. Decrease of memory and intelligence are also observed in those who suffer from Andropause. Patients can also suffer from joint and muscle stiffness, fitness problems, depression and irritability, fatigue, and impotency. Also, patients may suffer from an increase in red blood cells, breast enlargement, and other conditions. Despite its negative effects, HRT, along with the help of family and friends, is the best way of helping a patients cope with the changes in their body.

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