Andropause: A Misnomer for a True Clinical Entity
March 2000
in “
The Journal of Urology
”
TLDR Men over 50 may experience hormone decline causing various symptoms, and proper management is crucial.
The document reviewed the concept of andropause, suggesting "androgen decline in the aging male" (ADAM) as a more accurate term. ADAM was characterized by decreased serum androgen and other hormones, leading to symptoms like fatigue, depression, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and cognitive changes. The review emphasized the importance for urologists to recognize, evaluate, and manage ADAM in men over 50 years old, and discussed the benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting the need for proper screening and monitoring.
