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• Male menopause introduction
• What is male menopause?
• How is male menopause diagnosed?
• Can male menopause be treated?
• Find a local Endocrinologist in your town
• Male Menopause Index

To make the diagnosis of male menopause, the doctor will perform a physical exam and ask about symptoms. He or she may order other diagnostic tests to rule out any medical problems that may be contributing to the condition. The doctor will then order a series of blood tests, which may include measuring testosterone level.

If testosterone levels are low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve such symptoms as loss of interest in sex (decreased libido), depression, and fatigue. But, as with hormone replacement therapy in women, testosterone replacement therapy has potential risks and side effects. Replacing testosterone may worsen prostate cancer, for example.

If you or a loved one is considering androgen replacement therapy, talk to a doctor to learn more. Your doctor may also recommend certain lifestyle changes, such as a new diet or exercise program, or other medications, such as an antidepressant, to help with some of the symptoms of male menopause.

WebMD Medical Reference

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WebMD Feature: "Menopause: Not Just For Women."
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research: "Male menopause: Myth or reality?"
womenshealth.gov: "Aging Male Syndrome."
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research: "Testosterone therapy: Can it help older men feel young again."
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Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on June 29, 2012

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