{"id":718,"date":"2016-06-13T16:02:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T16:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/?p=718"},"modified":"2017-01-10T15:34:54","modified_gmt":"2017-01-10T15:34:54","slug":"andropause-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/andropause-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Andropause: Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re in the best shape of your life it seems like it&#8217;ll last forever. But will it?<\/p>\n<p>As we age we find that our muscle mass decreases, as well as our strength and functional ability- it&#8217;s all part of the natural ageing process known as the Andropause.<\/p>\n<p>The <em><strong>andropause<\/strong> <\/em>is a\u00a0condition associated with a\u00a0drop in the male androgen hormone testosterone. It is often referred to as the &#8216;male menopause&#8217; or &#8216;manopause&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>But it&#8217;s not all doom and gloom- there are loads of things that you can do to keep those T levels elevated.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In this article we&#8217;ll take a look at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the andropause?<\/li>\n<li>What are the symptoms of the andropause?<\/li>\n<li>How do you combat the andropause?<\/li>\n<li>Are Testosterone Injections\u00a0(TRT) a safe choice?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What is the andropause?<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike the female menopause, the male equivalent- called the\u00a0<em><strong>andropause<\/strong><\/em>, is a slower, more progressive decrease in circulating sex hormones. In this case it&#8217;s all to do with our androgen levels, in particular\u00a0<strong>testosterone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Testosterone levels begin to increase rapidly from the onset of puberty but begin a natural decline as we age, with T levels beginning to decrease by around 1% per year after the age of 30 onward [1]. Otherwise referred to as &#8216;ADAM&#8217; (androgen deficiency in the ageing male) in the science, the process\u00a0is likely to occur as you reach the age of 40-50.<\/p>\n<p>Although &#8216;andropause&#8217;\u00a0is used often in both\u00a0scientific and journalistic literature, it may\u00a0actually be a misleading explanation,\u00a0as testosterone\u00a0release doesn&#8217;t\u00a0fully stop or even pause- instead it slowly decreases. What is for certain though, is that as T levels decline, side effects start to show.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/andropause-sufferer.jpg\" alt=\"andropause-sufferer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/andropause-sufferer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/andropause-sufferer-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/andropause-sufferer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/andropause-sufferer-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So what might happen?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As testosterone decreases, muscle mass begins to decrease &#8211; a process called <em><strong>sarcopenia. <\/strong><\/em>Such decreases in muscle mass will also decrease strength and functional ability- you&#8217;ll feel weaker in the gym. Your flexibility and\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">mobility, as well as\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">neuromuscular\u00a0control<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">&#8211; the ability to coordinate movements and maintain balance, may also start to effect your sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u00a0as androgen levels decrease, your fat mass starts to increase- particularly around the belly and chest as well- you&#8217;ll have to work even harder to keep those abs showing. Your pecs might also begin to change from rock hard, to soft.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So if its all about T levels, c<\/strong><strong>ouldn&#8217;t you just get them looked at by your Doctor?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You could yes, but the problem is that\u00a0there&#8217;s a lack of established normal testosterone levels for different age groups so\u00a0a clinical diagnosis is difficult. Additionally, not many people tend to have their T levels looked at before they think they have an issue &#8211; so assessing any individual changes in your body is impossible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>\u00a0If it&#8217;s so difficult to diagnose, are there any additional symptoms to look out for that can help?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Other than having your testosterone levels assessed, it\u00a0is difficult to diagnose. There are however a number of additional symptoms to look out for. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue, lack of energy and general lack of enthusiasm<\/li>\n<li>Loss of strength &#8211; something to look out for in the gym<\/li>\n<li>Increased tiredness but difficulty sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Loss of libido, sexual desire and sexual appetite<\/li>\n<li>Low mood, mood swings or depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s also your general attitude to look at too &#8211; are you less of a risk taker, less competitive, may suffer a lack of direction and drive, and feel irritable?<\/p>\n<p>All of these possible symptoms\u00a0will help you to decide if you may be\u00a0one of the many people suffering with symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>One potential problem though is that these additional symptoms may well be caused by other illnesses &#8211; cardiovascular or mental health issues for example and nothing to do with it. This makes diagnosis<em> <strong>a bit of a minefield<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How can you fight the symptoms of andropause?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The main tool at your disposal in the fight against symptoms is weight training<\/strong> &#8211; the aim here is to maintain or possibly even promote muscle mass in order to keep fat levels low and strength and bone health high.<\/p>\n<p>A number of previous studies have shown the positive effects of weight training in ageing males- many have reported acute increases in T levels after weight training sessions, as well as improvements in strength [3, 4, 5], whilst others have reported not only increases in androgens and strength, but also\u00a0positive changes in fat levels too [6].<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Nutrition is key-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Consider reducing <strong>sugar<\/strong> in your diet- when\u00a0sugary food and drink is consumed we get a big increase in blood sugar levels. In order to try and balance it out our body produces and releases insulin. These high insulin levels are known to directly interfere with testosterone levels, [7]\u00a0and <strong>can lower your overall\u00a0T-count<\/strong>. Not to mention it also encourages fat storage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/does-sugar-lower-testosterone\/\">Learn more about Sugar and Testosterone<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get those\u00a0<strong>healthy fats\u00a0are a better option<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; getting the right types of fats in your diet is a great tool for balancing out your hormones, particularly as fat helps you stimulate steroid hormone production &#8211; like testosterone.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d recommend eating eggs, avocados, almonds and coconut to really boost those T levels.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a number of <strong>natural nutrients<\/strong> that have been found to promote testosterone levels as well- these would work perfectly alongside your\u00a0weight training program. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/vitamin-d-and-testosterone\/\"><strong>Vitamin D3<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/d-aspartic-acid-and-testosterone\/\"><strong>D-Aspartic acid<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/zinc-and-testosterone\/\"><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/magnesium-and-testosterone\/\"><strong>Magnesium<\/strong><\/a> have all been found to boost T levels, as well as help you to keep your energy levels high, boost your immune system and keep your heart and bones healthy<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Take home message:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Most\u00a0studies show weight training doesn&#8217;t have an effect on long-term T levels. The benefits are only for a short\u00a0period\u00a0of time.\u00a0For the best results, training needs\u00a0be done on a regular basis to maintain\u00a0the core benefits.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Designing an exercise program<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important that if you are unsure or unfamiliar with how to construct weight training sessions that you seek professional advice or follow a pre-designed program.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/exercise-andropause-treatment.jpg\" alt=\"exercise-andropause-treatment\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/exercise-andropause-treatment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/exercise-andropause-treatment-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/exercise-andropause-treatment-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/exercise-andropause-treatment-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a good place to start, you&#8217;ll find plenty of inspiration over in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/category\/workout-guides\/\"><strong>Workout Guides<\/strong><\/a> section on the blog.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a beginner it is important that you hit the weights 2-3 times per week to begin with, aiming for whole-body sessions. You&#8217;ll want to cover the following muscles each session in about 8-10 different exercises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chest<\/li>\n<li>Back<\/li>\n<li>Legs<\/li>\n<li>Shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Arms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Practically all of the studies mentioned previously\u00a0used quite high loads &#8211; around 80% 1RM. This means you&#8217;ll have to choose weights that are challenging to complete 6-8 reps. If it&#8217;s not challenging then it won&#8217;t stimulate the body to fight the andropause and start to lay down some solid muscle.<\/p>\n<p>Aiming for a low volume of training 2-3 sets per exercise, as long as it&#8217;s challenging will be fine for less experienced.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> More advanced lifters may want to read one of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/category\/workout-guides\/\"><strong>TestoFuel exercise guides<\/strong><\/a>, specifically designed to increase muscle and testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What about\u00a0Testosterone Injections\/TRT?<\/h2>\n<p>Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has often been suggested as a way of boosting T levels, and their use has increased over the last few years mainly due\u00a0availability- there is now a much wider range of delivery systems (injections, topical etc.)<\/p>\n<p>However, as with any medical intervention, you need to be aware of the potential side effects. Previous studies have found side effects to include reduced fertility, can increase growth of unnoticed prostate lesions, reduced size and firmness of testicles and increased risk of erythrocytosis- blood thickening issues [8].<\/p>\n<p><strong>And you will also\u00a0struggle to come off them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As this is synthetic testosterone you&#8217;re putting in your system, <strong>your body stops producing its own testosterone <\/strong>to try and regulate itself.<strong> It also increases the amount of estrogen in your system<\/strong> for the same reason.<\/p>\n<p>The result is usually finishing TRT with no testosterone whatsoever, and very high estrogen levels &#8211; <strong>and most people stay on T for life to avoid this problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where possible it is always advised to take a natural approach to T boosting- this is where exercise and diet are key weapons in your fight against the andropause. You&#8217;d be surprised at how easily you get back on the right track with some simple lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Andropause Treatment for Men Summary<\/h2>\n<p>To manage the this process\u00a0it makes sense to look at your lifestyle as a whole &#8211; exercise, physical activity and diet all need to be to be taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>The main things you&#8217;ll notice as it sets in is a loss of strength and muscle mass, an increase in body fat around your belly, and a host of motivation and enthusiasm issues such as mood swings, loss of libido and sexual drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But there are measures that you can put in place to fight it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you incorporate regular weight\u00a0training into your weekly gym routine to keep those strength and muscle levels high. Optimize your diet to maximize results- reduce sugary foods and drinks in your diet and replace them\u00a0with a host of healthy fat sources such as eggs and avocados. It is also important to manage your stress levels and take time out to do the things you enjoy doing.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, be aware of the side effects of T replacement therapy- what seems like an instant cure might have some long term, and in some cases, permanent effects.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Brawer, M.\u00a0<em><em>Testosterone replacement in men with andropause: an overview. <\/em><\/em>2004 Rev Urol. 6 (Suppl 6)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cit-auth\"><span class=\"cit-name-surname\">Campbell<\/span> <span class=\"cit-name-given-names\">W et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"cit-article-title\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Effects of resistance training and dietary protein intake on protein metabolism in older adults.<\/span><\/em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u00a01995.\u00a0<\/span><abbr class=\"cit-jnl-abbrev\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Am. J. Physiol.<\/abbr> <span class=\"cit-vol\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">268<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">(<\/span><span class=\"cit-issue\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Endocrinol. Metab. 31<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">):<\/span><span class=\"cit-fpage\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">E1143<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"cit-lpage\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">E1153<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Izquierdo, M et al.\u00a0<em>Effects of strength training on muscle power and serum hormones in middle-aged and older men<\/em>.\u00a0J Appl Physiol (1985). 2001 Apr;90(4):1497-507<\/li>\n<li>Hakkinen, K., et al. 2000. <em>Basal concentrations and acute responses of serum hormones and strength development during heavy resistance training in middle-aged and elderly men and women<\/em>. J Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 55A, B95\u2013105.<\/li>\n<li>Hakkinen, K et al.\u00a0<em>Effects of heavy resistance\/power training on maximal strength, muscle morphology, and hormonal response patterns in 60-75-year old men and women<\/em>.\u00a0<span class=\"italic\">Can J Appl Physiol<\/span>, 2002, 27(3): 213-231, 10.1139\/h02-013<\/li>\n<li>Nicklas, B., et al. 1995. <em>Testosterone, growth hormone, and IGF-I responses to acute and chronic resistive exercise in men aged 55\u201370 years<\/em>. International Journal of Sports Medicine<i>, <\/i>16, 445\u201350.<\/li>\n<li>Caronia LM, Dwyer AA, Hayden D, et al. <em>Abrupt decrease in serum testosterone levels after an oral glucose load in men: implications for screening for hypogonadism.<\/em> <span class=\"ref-journal\">Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) <\/span>2013;<span class=\"ref-vol\">78<\/span>(2):291\u2013296.<\/li>\n<li>Tan et al.\u00a0<em>Risks of testosterone replacement therapy in ageing men. 2004. Expert opinion on drug safety: 3(6)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re in the best shape of your life it seems like it&#8217;ll last forever. But will it? As we age we find that our muscle mass decreases, as well as our strength and functional ability- it&#8217;s all part of the natural ageing process known as the Andropause. 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