While the phenomenon of menopause is widely known and accepted, less recognized is the equivalent phenomenon that occurs in aging men, known as andropause. Andropause describes the universal phenomenon where men experience an age related decline specifically in the sex hormone testosterone.
Optimal testosterone levels in healthy men are associated with feelings of greater of well-being, strength, energy, and sexual performance. This is because testosterone controls basic physiologic functions such as the control of metabolism, maintenance of muscle mass, support for the immune system and the facilitation of whole body repair and regeneration. As a mediator of this wide variety of important effects, it’s no wonder why a decline in testosterone is perhaps the most significant marker for aging in men, symptomatically and physiologically. Logically then, testosterone replacement is perhaps the most single important anti-aging intervention that a man in andropause can undertake.
At our clinic, testosterone replacement is given within the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, looking at the balance of all hormones in the body, in addition to addressing other factors that contribute to heath, wellness, and aging. Any hormone replacement, and testosterone replacement in particular, is a complex endeavor which requires a nuanced understanding from your physician to administer correctly. With 10 years of clinical experience in private practice specializing in testosterone therapy and hormone replacement in men, Dr. Lawinski has the expertise and experience necessary to patient success with this therapy.
While the phenomenon of menopause is widely known and accepted, less recognized is the equivalent phenomenon that occurs in aging men, known as andropause. Andropause describes the universal phenomenon where men experience an age related decline specifically in the sex hormone testosterone.