Male menopause question?

I've had problems with depression and hot flashes. I found that out my testosterone hormone went below normal! Now on testosterone hormone replacement, but still get hot flashes! I found a product for hot flash and menopause relief, with the name 'Estroven'! It does say for women, but it is helping my hot flashes. What kind of affects would there be on a man?

Male Menopause, also known as andropause, may or may not be an accurate description as a clinical phenomenon. Its proponents claim that it is a biological change experienced by men during their mid-life, and is often compared to female menopause. While menopause relates to a cessation of reproductive ability, andropause refers to a diminishment of the key male hormone testosterone which can lead to a severe loss of energy, concentration and depression, mood swings resulting in uneccessary nastiness and spiteful behaviour towards others. Unlike menopause, andropause does not necessarily cause a man's reproductive system to stop working altogether in mid-life but most will experience bouts of impotenceThe impact of low levels of testosterone has been previously reported. In 1944, Heller and Myers[1] identified symptoms of what they labeled the "male climacteric" including loss of libido and potency, nervousness, depression, impaired memory, the inability to concentrate, fatigue, insomnia, hot flushes, and sweating. Heller and Myers found that their subjects had lower than normal levels of testosterone, and that symptoms improved dramatically when patients were given replacement doses of testosterone.

The concept of andropause is perhaps more widely accepted in Australia and some parts of Europe than it is in the United States[2]. In the U.S., many clinicians believe that, since men can continue to reproduce into old age, and do not universally show the same dramatic drops in hormone levels characteristic of menopause in women, andropause is nonexistent. Others feel that andropause is real, synonymous with hypogonadism or low testosterone levels [3]. Regardless of nomenclature, doctors agree that the loss of hormones can be a painful and often life-altering affliction, whether it is experienced by women or men.

Some of the current interest in andropause has been fueled by the book Male Menopause, written by Jed Diamond[4]. According to Diamond, andropause (another term for "male menopause") is a change of life in middle-aged men, which has hormonal, physical, psychological, interpersonal, social, sexual, and spiritual aspects. Diamond claims that this change occurs in all men, generally between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. Some argue the term "male menopause" is a misnomer, as men don鈥檛 have menstrual periods, and therefore cannot stop having them. Unlike women, men's reproductive systems do not cease to work completely in mid-life; some men continue to father children late into their lives (at age 90 or older[5]). But Diamond claims that, in terms of other life impacts, women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 experience are somewhat similar phenomena.[6][7][8]


[edit] Criticism
The role of hormones, generally speaking, is an unsettled area of science. Some argue that many of the cited symptoms are not specific enough to warrant describing a new condition as the cause. People who are overweight may be misguided into treating a 'new illness' rather than addressing the lifestyle that lead to being overweight. Similarly, energy levels vary naturally, and for those who are inactive, they are lower overall.

While it is true that active and otherwise healthy men might develop andropause-like symptoms, how common and widespread the phenomenon is, and whether genetics, lifestyle, environment, or a combination of factors are responsible, continues to be studied.


[edit] Diagnosis
Morley[9] has developed a ten-item survey to screen for andropause, but emphasizes loss of testosterone as the primary cause. Mintz, Dotson, & Mukai[10] take a broader perspective and believe that other hormones, diet, and exercise are equally important. Diamond believes that depression is one of the most common problems of men going through andropause, and feels it is greatly under-diagnosed in men, with serious consequences[11].


[edit] Treatment
Several intervention strategies have been found to be effective[12][13][14][15]. These include:

Hormone replacement therapy,[16]
Exercise, dietary changes, stress reduction, [16]
Couple counseling, career refocusing, and spiritual support,
Chemical dependency treatment, sexual compulsivity treatment,
Treatment for depression,
Finding and engaging one鈥檚 鈥渃alling鈥?in the second half of life.

If you are asking if this product will harm you then the answer is no. You can take the products that women use. You might want to try sage tea and Chasteberry which you can get at any health food store. Both work very well for hot flashes.

I think you're likely not on enough testosterone, and that's why the hot flashes have continued. Have you had your levels checked? Estroven has natural plant estrogens in it. Might help your hot flashes, but it competes with your testosterone for hormone receptors, so weakens testosterone effect.

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