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 Male Menopause (Andropause) Symptoms
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
What is testosterone?
It is an androgenic [or male orientated] hormone produced mainly in the testicles. Its principle effect is its masculinising influence which is fundamentally concerned with the development of puberty, the associated secondary sexual characteristics [beard, voice change and so on], libido and aggression. In health it circulates at high concentration in the blood of males from puberty onwards.
What is Andropause (Male Menopause)?
In all men their levels of testosterone begin to decline from the age of about twenty five and continue to decline throughout their lives.
For many men this dramatic but gradual decline in testosterone levels does not seem to have any effect on them whatsoever and they sail along unconcerned and unperturbed by any decline in their sexual drive or performance. But
for some men hormonal decline can have quite profound negative effects. The most usual manifestation of this is a fall in sexual inclinations or libido.
The following form will help you determine if you suffer from the
Male Menopause and whether to consider
Testosterone Gel as a treatment option.
Please specify which of the following male symptoms apply to you at this
time. Simply
click the relevant radio buttons to indicate the severity of each symptom, or
leave blank if it does not apply. Then, click the
"Calculate" button at the bottom of the form to automatically determine your
final score. This score will help you gauge how severe the problem is.
Alternatively, please feel free to print this form out and
fill in offline.
Interpreting the results
How did you score? Cross reference your score
with the table below.
Next Step...
Andropause is a recognised and treatable
condition. Depending on your score, you
may wish to register with
the clinic (free) and discuss Testosterone
Replacement Therapy. Please read the following usage
instructions: Method of use
for Testosterone Gel (Andractim) Squeeze out the required amount of gel. Note:
Always squeeze from the bottom of the tube.
The spatula supplied has, on one side, a groove which, filled end-to-end with gel represents 2.5G of gel or one half of a normal dose.
Dose: Depending upon the severity of symptoms one or two full doses, each of 5G, should be massaged, daily, well into the skin over the
thorax (chest area), abdomen and inner thighs, and allowed to dry there before re-dressing.
Full instructions are contained in the package.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. At normal room temperature Andractim retains potency for 5 years. Keep away from children.
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