What is Ageing Male Syndrome

The levels of the hormone testosterone declines in men between the age group 35 to 65. It is during this period that most of the men experience ageing male syndrome.

Testosterone is essential to maintain basic male features like body hair, deep voice and muscle growth. The syndrome if ignored can greatly affect normal life style of a man. It significantly reduces sperm production and libido.

Sign and Symptoms

Visibility and intensity of signs may vary in men. Common signs and symptoms include loss of muscles, mood swings, excess fatigue, irritated nature, nervousness and depression. Other symptoms include decreased interest in sex, erection problems, trouble sleeping, increased forgetfulness and increased urination.

Treatment

Basic treatment for ageing male syndrome is Testosterone therapy. Testosterone therapy will help in increasing libido and in increasing muscles and bone mass. Thus, helps in regaining the strength back. The person feels more energized and irritability decreases.

Testosterone therapy can be given in variety of manners, e.g., skin patch, infections, testosterone buccal system, gel and oral preparation.

Experts believe that oral preparation of testosterone may cause liver damage. It is very rarely prescribed. The testosterone in the form of gel is applied to the muscles of the arms, shoulders and abdomen. The hormone is topically absorbed in the blood stream. The drawback of this delivery method is that sometimes the preparation may not be absorbed by the skin.

Testosterone tablet is an interesting way of dealing with the hormone deficiency. The tablet is placed in the mouth at the upper gum area. The tablet acts as a sustained-released delivery system and provides testosterone for 12 hours. The point to take care is that the tablet must not be chewed.

Testosterone infections are yet another option. These are usually given once in a week. The drawback of testosterone infection is that they may lead to dangerous highs and lows of the hormone level in the blood.

The skin patch is possibly the easiest way of hormone delivery. The patch is placed on the muscles of abdomen, back and arm. Some men may report irritation of the skin with use of the patch. Another disadvantage is that the hormone may not be absorbed topically.