Male Menopause (Andropause) :
Is it for real?

One of the biggest controversies gripping today’s medical world is the subject of male menopause. Medical experts have different opinions and opposing views are strongly debated. In articles and papers and in conventions and seminars, the medical community continues to discuss the existence of andropause and symptoms associated with the condition. They are also wondering about the diagnose process and the nature of the treatments to recommend. To this date, medical professionals have not reached a consensus and continue the research to solve the "puzzle".

“The determinants of "aging" and of "life expectancy" extend from genetic and molecular determinants to the increasingly powerful forces of environmental, economical, technological and cultural globalization.” (Professor Bruno Lunenfeld, Bar-Ilan University, Israel)

Since the 1940s, the term andropause (male menopause) has been used to describe a condition that was considered to be similar to the female menopause. The blame for triggering this condition was laid on falling levels of the testosterone hormone from around the age of 45 onwards. Andropause was also considered to be the source of many problems faced by men past their prime, such as weight gain, heart disorders, mood swings, depression and plummeting libido.

“Our results show that testosterone has a key role in the central and peripheral modulation of erectile function [….] (Doctor Andrea Garolla, University of Padua, Italy)”

However, the condition is highly debated, with doctors doubting it even exists. The main hurdle in agreeing upon a definition of andropause is the fact that there is no clear physical symptom that could be used to diagnose the male menopause. While the end of menstruation is the classic tell-tale for female menopause, men display no such universal symptom that could clue doctors to what’s going on. That’s why the medical world is still polarized between the two camps that argue back and forth over this issue.

Still, the medical controversy has not stopped men from looking for a way to stop or reverse the hormonal changes brought by andropause. Nathan Church, Product Manager with Lativio, says:

“Although, I am not a medical doctor, I know that increasingly men have bought our products as a result of a series of problems. These problems include loss of libido and reduced ability of on demand erections. I can only speak from my experience with our customers that their symptoms do point to a condition described as Male Menopause.”

It is clear that modern men are looking for solutions linked with sexual health issues associated with aging. They are not prepared to wait for the medical community to stand behind a common position and recognize that there is a problem, whatever name or description we want to give it. In the interim, quality products are available in the market aimed at helping aging men bring back some their youthful feelings.

The natural products market does allow men to take the problem into one’s hands, in an effective manner, without the side effects often experienced with prescription drugs. Such natural products are safe solutions designed to help increase the level of testosterone hormones in male bodies. They truly provide the spark of life that aging men are looking for.