Men who notice they’re gaining belly weight, having a hard time sleeping, losing focus or motivation, or are less interested in sex than they used to be may have low testosterone levels associated with aging. Low testosterone—often called low T—can cause symptoms that undermine the quality of a man’s life, starting around the time he turns 50. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at our Rochester, NY-area practice can help restore hormonal balance and overall well being.
Andropause is a word that’s often used to describe the range of symptoms caused by hormonal changes that occur as men age. Even though you might see decreasing testosterone levels described as “male menopause,” age-related changes in men and women are very different.
Testosterone and other male hormone levels, on the other hand, begin dropping very gradually after about age 30, and the symptoms may be unnoticed for years. A man’s vitality, libido, physical performance, and strength all rely on testosterone, the major male sex hormone. As testosterone levels slowly decline, various physical and psychological symptoms can appear. Depending on their severity, a man may look to treatment such as hormone replacement therapy to help restore his energy and vitality.
