Andropause - Men are just as susceptible to an age-related drop in hormone production as women. Andropause, the so-called male menopause, signifies the diminishing of the key male hormone testosterone.
As a man ages, his body naturally makes less testosterone. In fact, by the time a man is in his mid-forties, testosterone levels can be down by 40%. Lifestyle factors such as excessive stress, weight gain, and lack of exercise can lower levels even further—impacting energy, stamina and virility.
Men tend to notice a subtle downward shift in strength and energy first, followed by lack of enthusiasm for life’s challenges like work and competition. A man may also lose interest in sex. The hidden imbalances contributing to these factors include:
Low Testosterone-leading to decreased stamina and libido, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction
High Estrogen-resulting in weight gain, increased chest and belly fat, hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive need to urinate.
High Cortisol-leading to insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, feeling tired but wired, and increased belly fat
Low Cortisol-causing chronic fatigue, low energy, food and sugar cravings, poor exercise tolerance or recovery, and low immune reserves.
High Dihydrotestosterone-which results in the excessive need to urinate, hair loss, and acne.
Since 1998, ZRT has tested adrenal hormones for 1.4 million individuals.