Andropause is a term used to describe symptoms that occur in men due to the decrease in testosterone levels with aging. Although it is sometimes considered equivalent to menopause in women, andropause is quite different from menopause. While there is no specific age determined in the literature for the occurrence of andropause, research indicates that symptoms may begin to appear from the age of 40 as testosterone levels start to decline.
The common symptoms of andropause include:
There is no specific age defined for andropause in men. However, it is known that testosterone levels begin to decline after the age of 40, and this level decreases by an average of 10% by the age of 50. Research has shown that after the age of 50, testosterone levels decrease by about 1% each year. Additionally, testosterone levels can decrease in men regardless of age, and andropause can occur independently of age. Factors that may contribute include:
The average increase in life expectancy worldwide has also led to a rise in issues related to andropause. A study found that 52% of men aged 40-70 in Turkey reported a decrease in sexual activity and interest in sex. However, due to the low number of hospital visits for sexual disorders in Turkey, it is thought that this figure may be higher.
When patients visit the hospital with complaints of decreased sexual activity and interest, doctors initially perform a physical examination and listen to the patient's condition. It is crucial for patients to describe their situation accurately without feeling embarrassed. In Turkey, it is commonly observed that men with sexual disorders exhibit an embarrassed attitude. After examining the patient and completing the physical examination, doctors will request a blood test to measure the patient's testosterone levels. Based on the test results, if the problems are found to be related to low testosterone levels, a treatment plan will be created accordingly.
In the treatment of andropause, the main goal is to increase the patient's testosterone levels. Therefore, treatments such as medication, bio-identical hormone therapy, and ESWT shock wave therapy are used. Additionally, there are other methods to increase testosterone levels, including synthetic testosterone injections, pills, creams, and gels.
Modus ED-SWT is a treatment method that was first used in the 1980s to remove kidney stones and is now preferred in various medical fields. It is particularly used for sexual dysfunctions, including erectile dysfunction, erection problems, and penile curvature. It is widely preferred by both doctors and patients due to its lack of side effects and the recovery rates it provides. In ED SWT Shock Wave Therapy, low-frequency sound waves are applied to the penile area to improve blood flow and speed up the normal blood flow to the penis.
In the treatment of andropause, medication methods are based on administering synthetic testosterone, which cannot fully replace the body's naturally produced testosterone, often providing only short-term solutions. However, ED-SWT is not a hormonal treatment method but aims to solve the patient's erectile issues through shock wave therapies. This treatment method allows patients to return to their normal sexual health. It has no side effects, and patients do not experience pain during the treatment, allowing them to continue their normal lives.
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