Charlotte Testosterone Replacement Doctor, Scott Shapiro, M.D. understands that hormonal decline can happen for men during any point in their lives, and there are many factors that can contribute to reduced levels of hormone production. Stress plays the biggest role in premature male hormone decline, and many men experiencing long-term emotional, physical, or mental stress may have reduced hormone production. A poor diet is another factor that weighs on hormonal productivity, and a lack of nutrients, a diet high in fat, sugar, and bad carbohydrates can also cause hormonal fluctuations. For men, the most common cause for hormone decline is aging, and most men experience hormone imbalances during the mid to late forties and early fifties.
When hormone variations occur in men, it is usually because the testicles are producing less than adequate amounts of testosterone, which is known to be the primary male sex hormone. Testosterone begins to decline in men during the 30’s, and after this time men lose around 10% of their testosterone each decade. When a steep decline in hormone production occurs during middle age, it begins the phase known as andropause, which has also been referred to as a man’s mid-life crisis. Andropause and low T can cause men to experience a series of unwanted symptoms, which can include:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low libido
- Hair loss on the scalp, under the arms, or on the groin
- Mood swings
- Muscle atrophy
- Reduced workout performances
- Insomnia
- Lack of motivation
- Increased blood pressure.
Important Male Hormones
While men are going through andropause, several hormones can fall out of balance, which can include testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and melatonin. These hormones all maintain important functions in the male body, and when they are not in harmony, men may notice several symptoms.
Charlotte Testosterone Replacement Doctor, Scott Shapiro, M.D. can help men to overcome the challenges associated with andropause or low T and it can supplement other existing hormonal deficiencies. Balanced hormones can reduce the risk for age related disease and increase levels of longevity and vitality, and many men have been able to experience optimal levels of health with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Scott Shapiro treats men in the Charlotte, Indian Trail, Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Concord, North Carolina areas.
