Cuban Medical Advances: Andropause and Its Therapy

Andropause or male menopause is something that most men are reluctant to talk about even though it is the natural process of declining virility due to age. The condition is also called Viropause or Androgenic Deficiency in male aging and is the result of low levels of testosterone in the body.

Similar to feminine menopause, hence its comparison, males start losing sexual potency but maintain the production of spermatozoids so procreation is possible even at an old age. Symptoms include insomnia, depression, nervousness, anxiety and irritability, a decrease in libido, a decrease of ejaculation, bone deterioration, circulatory problems, and damage to skin and hair, among others. Nevertheless, there are other factors that can have an influence on virility and are confused with Andropause:

Monotony - The lack of stimulation caused by a poorly varied sexual life can lead progressively to a lack of interest in sexual activities. There are some people who try to find the solution with a younger partner as a way of temporary or permanent stimulation, without understanding that the important thing is to change the attitude towards sex, independently of the age and nature of the partner. Anxiety and Stress - Work, economic, and domestic problems can reduce