AGING IN MEN,
ANDROPAUSE

Every person ages at a different pace and therefore, each check-up and follow-up program is defined on a personalized basis.

Gender makes us different and therefore the effect of aging produces different symptoms and prevalence of diseases. Men and women cope differently with the passing of the years, both physically and emotionally.

For this reason, at Neolife we have experts in aging for both sexes, and we have a specific Men’s Unit, with treatments for individuals who are going through andropause, a process that begins around the age of 40.

ANDROPAUSE: THE EVOLUTION OF MALE HORMONES

Hormones are one of the aspects of the inner workings of the body that make men and women very different from the moment we are born. The generation of hormones and their levels vary substantially between the sexes.

The term andropause is used in men to define a process similar to menopause in women, but with two fundamental differences:

While menopause occurs between the ages of 45-55, the “transition” in men is usually slow; it may last for decades and has a different progression in each individual.
Menopause involves an absence of fertility; andropause, on the other hand, is not necessarily related to the end of the fertile stage in men.

Andropause, also called ‘midlife crisis’, has long been attributed mainly to a deficit of testosterone – which occurs after the age of 40 – although recent research has shown that it is not only due to this hormone. Andropause has a physiological basis in the drop in plasma levels of hormones such as testosterone, DHEA, melatonin or thyroid hormone, as well as an increase in others such as cortisol and insulin.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MAIN HORMONAL FUNCTIONS IN MEN

SYMPTOMS AS AGING OCCURS

Aging in men causes various symptoms similar to those in women, but to different degrees:

Emotional disorders, such as low motivation, depression, low self-confidence, low concentration
Physical disorders, such as low energy, increased percentage of fat in the abdomen, loss of muscle mass and fragility (lower bone mineral density)
Disorders in the sexual sphere: erectile dysfunction and low sex drive
Sleep disorders (insomnia) and difficulties getting a restful sleep
Weakened immune system

SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL DECLINE IN MEN

ONSET OF AGE-RELATED DISEASES

Hormonal decline not only brings with it the symptoms listed above, but may also have serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality.

Both men and women develop the diseases that are characteristic of aging. However, there are differences in the prevalence of certain diseases:

As men age, they tend to develop more high blood pressure (49.9% of men vs 37.1% of women) and type 2 diabetes (42.4% of men aged 61-75 years vs 29.8% of women).
By contrast, women are much more likely than men to develop central obesity (23.3% of men vs. 43.3% of women) and Alzheimer’s disease.
Both sexes develop osteopenia and hypercholesterolemia similarly.

LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH

The main causes of death in men in our environment are ischemic heart disease, lung cancer, and colon cancer.

WHICH STAGE OF AGING ARE YOU IN?
FIND OUT YOUR DIAGNOSIS

The following questionnaire will help you find out if your symptoms are due to a hormonal imbalance. Andropause can begin insidiously even before the age of 40. Not all the symptoms described below are exclusively due to a hormonal imbalance, but their appearance, together with low or suboptimal hormonal levels, may justify their presence.

The body does not function or react in the same way in all men, so it is essential to measure yourself to find out the real causes of the imbalance and, in this way, to get an accurate and precise diagnosis, and be able to act accordingly.

START YOUR DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Are you suffering from andropause? Find out your diagnosis.

The slow but steady decline in hormone levels is often the cause of increased diseases (cardiovascular, neurocognitive, osteoporosis, cancer…. ) and age-related symptoms in men: symptoms of andropause (erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders…), increased abdominal girth, sleep disorders, low sex drive, loss of muscle mass, dry skin… The following questionnaire will help you find out if your symptoms are due to a hormonal imbalance.

Not all the symptoms described below are exclusively due to a hormonal imbalance, but their presence together with low or suboptimal hormonal levels may justify their presence.

A PERSONALIZED AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR EVERY MAN

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We have a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nutritionists, sports specialists, nurses, and medical assistants who work together with the patient to achieve optimal results.

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Estefanía Álvarez

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WE HELP OUR PATIENTS FEEL BETTER AND STOP NOTICING THE EFFECTS OF AGING, LIKE ANDROPAUSE

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

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AGING IN MEN, ANDROPAUSE