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2004/01/28, 12:09 PM
Andrew Dott, MD, and Anthony Karpas, MD, of the Institute of Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine in Atlanta, contend that about 40% of 40-something men experience these symptoms to some degree:
lethargy, or fatigue
depression
increased irritability
mood swings
loss of bone density
decrease in lean muscle
increase in fat
anemia, or low blood levels of iron
decreased libido
difficulty in attaining and sustaining erections
They say that these symptoms of "male menopause," also called andropause or viropause, can result from a decreased level of the male hormone testosterone and/or some of these risk factors:
excessive alcohol consumption
smoking
high blood pressure, or hypertension
prescription drug use
nonprescription drug use
poor diet
lack of exercise
poor circulation
psychological problems
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**_Robert_**
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