Listen to your heart

Menopause is the slow decline in the level of testosterone in men.While by definition in women it is refers to the stopped production of testosterone.

So it is a very important hormone in both genders. Long before it was thought to be a female condition but with research it has been proven men can have this condition. This usually can set in between 40-45 years.

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Causes:-

• These may be hormonal.physiological and chemical changes.
• Underlying diseases like Diabetes.
• Too much Alcohol consumption.
• Hypertension
• Hypothalmic slowness
  
• Depression
• Poor blood circulation.
  

Some of the signs and symptoms:-

• Irritability and short temper.
• Decline in Sports.
• Lack of interest in life.
• Reduced Libido
• Fall in work performance.
• Lethargy and low levels of energy.
• Feeling sleepy after dinner
• Loss in height

ADVICE:-

• Seek medical help from a hormone expert because not all doctors know this.
• Have body massage at least two times a week.
• Take recommended supplements.
  

Prevention:-

• Stop smoking
• Have a medical examination at least two times a year.
• Be observant,listen to your body changes and act immediately.

N.B

For the females, well it can set in as early as 26-55 years but according to my personal research and findings in the 20's set in was based on a number of reasons namely:-

• Poor diet e.g lack of the necessary supplements.
• Stress
• Individuals who start having their menses late e.g 20
• Breaking and cracking of finger nails
  

And other known reasons. The list is long. Well women need 50-80 testosterone level in the body to maintain and overcome the side effects of menopause. It is known to make you stay younger,no wrinkles e.t.c

So all in all testosterone is an important hormone for both genders.

Regards,

Tunnie