Andropause is commonly referred to as male menopause. In other words, you can call andropause as aging in men caused by off balanced hormones like testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Aging usually happens to men at around mid to late forties. However, the stressful lifestyle of the era might lead to early aging in men at around thirties or even twenties.
Symptoms of Andropause
Physical symptoms of andropause or aging in men include-
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Lack of stamina and energy
- Reduced libido
- Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Mood swings
- Hair loss
Some emotional symptoms also come along with aging in men. These are generally indirect symptoms of aging as they happen due to the showing up of physical symptoms. These include the following-
- Depression or sadness
- Lack of self-confidence
- Reduced motivation
- Lack of concentration
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Aging in men happens due to various physical changes. One of them is when the male body reduces the production of hormones like testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. Today, medical science has developed a technology that can fight aging in men through a treatment called Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones that are given to men to balance the lack of the hormones that causes aging. This treatment is called BHRT. Although, BHRT is just a part of an integrated age management program at Radiance, but it is one of the most important aspects of the whole treatment.
BHRT intends to focus on the physical and mental symptoms of aging. The hormone replacement therapy of Radiance has helped the majority of its candidates fight their hormonal imbalances due to aging. They have experienced an increase in their assertiveness, ability to concentrate, sexual drive, energy levels, stamina, mood and overall confidence.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy at Radiance
Hormones are an essential part of our existence. If they go off the track, our body starts experiencing several health and emotional issues. Radiance can help you keep your hormones balanced and your body feeling young. However, the symptoms and causes of hormonal imbalance are the same, the treatment differs for every individual. BHRT depends on various factors like your lifestyle, physical age, your medical history, past and present medications, your hormone levels, your health goals, etc. Therefore, Radiance provides a customized therapy for reviving your past stamina and energy levels.
When you visit our centre, our age managers will first discuss about your concerns and your health objectives for around half an hour. If they find that you are eligible to go through our BHRT, they will prescribe some laboratory tests for you to understand the physical aspects of your body. A complete male blood panel test is important to assess the health indicators and hormone levels. Our age experts can design a customized program for an individual only after evaluating these tests. They then explain to the individuals how to implement their medical regime in their day-to-day life for effective results. Continued care and getting regular reviews from the doctor ensure getting targeted results.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy has innumerable advantages. After all, who wouldn’t want to stay young for long? Nevertheless, there are some side effects to this treatment as well. BHRT reportedly causes bloating, heart disease, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, acne, etc. However, all these symptoms can be easily controlled by regular exercise and making the lifestyle healthy. Therefore, it is better to weigh both sides of the coin and choose the right thing that suits best for you and your body.
