

What is Andropause and who does it affect?

Andropause, also called “Low T” is the popular term for the condition associated with the physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes men experience as they age.


When a man’s hormones are not being produced in sufficient quantities it can have a negative effect on their health and quality of life.

What are the common symptoms of Testosterone deficiency?

  • Fatigue
  • Lack of mental acuity
  • Loss of libido
  • Difficulty achieving or sustaining an erection
  • Depression
  • Reduced muscle mass and strength
  • Fragile bones
  • Hot flashes and sweating

Symptoms of testosterone deficiency affect approximately 1 in 200 men and may include:

  • weakness
  • fatigue
  • reduced libido
  • osteoporosis
  • depressed mood
  • loss of energy
  • erectile dysfunction
  • aches and pains

This condition is commonly referred to as "Andropause".

A man may be considered hypogonadal at any age if total testosterone is less than 200 ng/dl, or bioavailable testosterone is less than 60 ng/dl. Basaria and Dobs of Johns Hopkins University recommend that elderly men with symptoms of hypogonadism and a total testosterone level < 300 ng/dl should be started on hormone replacement.

Bioidentical hormones replacement differs from ordinary hormone replacement in a very important way.“Bioidentical” means the therapy is tailored for each patient and is meant to replicate each individual’s hormonal blueprint. Bioidentical hormones are an exact structural replica of endogenous hormones, and side effects are rarely observed. Compounding Bioidentical hormones gives us the ability to treat a patient’s specific, individual needs.

Improvement in mood and sense of well-being

Increased mental and physical energy

Improved quality of sleep

Decreased irritability, sadness, tiredness and anxiety

Increase in lean body mass and muscle strength

Improved libido and sexual performance

Potentially less bone degradation and an increase in bone mineral density (BDM)
