BodyLogicMD Helps Men Understand Andropause for National Men’s Health Week

Boca Raton, FL - June, 2008 - Honey, have you checked your testosterone lately? Dad, do you need a hormone reality check? Giving men a reminder to check hormone levels is the best gift for optimal health and what a better time than Father’s Day. National Men’s Health Week (June 9-15) and BodyLogicMD are part of a nationwide movement to p romote healthier lifestyles while heightening awareness and prevention of men’s health problems including symptoms caused by low testosterone and andropause (the male menopause).

According to experts, nearly 25 million American males between ages 40 and 55 are experiencing the symptoms of andropause such as fatigue, loss of libido, memory problems and depression. – all symptoms of andropause. If this sounds like you, put these preventive and corrective ideas from BodyLogicMD and Men’s Health Week on your most-wanted list this Father’s Day:

1. An appointment with a bioidentical hormone specialist such as a highly trained BodyLogicMD physician to be screened for hormone deficits, especially testosterone
2. A balanced diet low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables
3. Fitness equipment, such as a new work-out bench, a set of clubs, a bicycle or a pair of walking shoes
4. Several sessions at the gym with a personal trainer
5. Meditation or stress-reducing CDs

“When men reach their early 30s, they begin losing testosterone at a rate of one to two percent a year,” says Dr. Alicia Stanton, M.D., BodyLogicMD Chief Medical Officer. “It can take more than a decade for symptoms of andropause to appear, but men need to realize that it isn’t just a matter of aging. Testosterone is more than your sex drive, it is key for building muscle and retaining memory in men, can be replaced through bioidentical hormone therapy. Further, by adding good nutrition and fitness programs, men don’t have to give in to the clichés about growing old.”

BodyLogicMD physicians recommend hormone testing for men who experience three or more of the following signs of andropause:

• Loss of Sex Drive
• Depression
• Irritability
• Muscle loss
• Weight gain
• Sleep problems
• Erectile problems
• Memory loss
• Thinning hair
• Decreased bone density

“Being a father is one of the most rewarding aspects of a man’s life,” adds Dr. Stanton. “Our focus on bioidentical hormone therapy, fitness and nutrition can help dads make their wish a reality to stay healthy and active so they can enjoy their families for years and years to come.”

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