Andropause was also
considered to be the source of many problems faced by men
past their prime, such as weight gain, heart disorders, mood
swings, depression and plummeting libido.
"Our results show that testosterone has
a key role in the central and peripheral modulation of erectile
function"
(Doctor Andrea Garolla, University of Padua, Italy)
However, the condition is highly debated, with
doctors doubting it even exists. The main hurdle in agreeing
upon a definition of andropause is the fact that
there is no clear physical symptom that could be used to diagnose
the condition. While the end of menstruation is the classic
tell-tale for menopause, men display no such universal symptom
that could clue doctors to what’s going on. That’s why the
medical world is still polarized between the two camps that
argue back and forth over this issue.
Still, the medical controversy has not stopped men from looking
for a way to stop or reverse the hormonal changes brought
by andropause. Nathan Church, Product Manager with
Lativio, says:
“Although, I am not a medical doctor, I
know that increasingly men have bought our products as a result
of a series of problems. These problems include loss of libido
and reduced ability of on demand erections. I can only speak
from my experience with our customers that their symptoms
do point to a condition described as Andropause.”
As we can see from this quote, men are not going to sit idle
until experts agree that there is a problem. The natural
products market has a wide range of products aimed at
bringing back some the youthful feeling to aging men. While
taking the problem into one’s hands involves a certain amount
of risk, it seems that many men are perfectly ready to take
that risk, especially since the prize is the spark of life.
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