Do Men Get Hot Flashes Too?

Middle-aged women going through menopause may experience symptoms such as irritability, hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction, all indicating some form of hormonal imbalance. It’s less common for men at this age to experience such symptoms, but it does happen, and there’s even a name for it—andropause. Symptoms of andropause are caused by the decline in testosterone that happens to all men as they age. While all men experience this decline, not all men will have symptoms, or the symptoms they do have may be very minimal and mistaken for signs of aging. Following a healthy lifestyle, including getting regular exercise and eating a balanced diet, can help prevent or minimize symptoms of andropause. It can also help boost the success rate of other therapies like bioidentical hormone therapy. And getting treatment early on is important to minimizing the risk of serious disease. Read more…