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Impotence, irritability, fatigue may be signs of "male menopause"

(Daily Mail) UPDATED 2008-11-25

A recent study has found that as many as one in five men could be suffering from a health condition known as "male menopause." The technical name for the condition is andropause, and like menopause it is caused by a decline in the sex hormones, including testosterone. This decline can lead to a low sex drive, irritability, weight gain, sweating, and fatigue. Experts say that most men do not need hormone replacement therapy for their symptoms, since unlike female menopause the decreasing hormone levels lessen over time. But experts point out that understanding what is happening may help men deal better with the body's natural shift. Read full story >

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