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Andriol is prescribed by your doctor. It is a synthetic version of natural testosterone that your body needs for healthy functioning. Your doctor will want to know how your libido, energy and feelings are changing during testosterone replacement therapy.
Things to discuss with your doctor:
Sex
Many men come into the office complaining about declining sexual functioning, especially poor erections. Other men complain that their sex drive (libido) is declining and that they are not as easily “turned on” sexually. Some elderly men who are restarting a sexual intimacy with a new partner find it difficult to think and act sexually once again.
It is important to remember that testosterone is essential for sexual functioning, especially the libido. If your sex drive is not to your liking, talk to your doctor about checking your testosterone levels, to see if they are the cause.
Fatigue
Some mens’ levels of physical activity decrease as they age. If you are getting less exercise on a regular basis than previously, you will notice more fatigue, less stamina, endurance and sometimes, even deficits in eye-hand coordination.
If you feel more tired than you would like to be, talk to your doctor. It could be a sign of andropause and you should get a testosterone check.
Weight Gain
Men seem to get fatter as they age and this is most noticeable around the waist. Men’s muscle mass usually declines as well. Once again, talk to your doctor if you find you are gaining weight without changing your eating habits that much. Increased body fat could be a sign of andropause.
Depression
Getting older should be a time to enjoy and cultivate life’s wisdom from your experiences, both good times and bad times. Ideally, it should be a time of having a relaxed easy-going attitude towards life.
Sometimes older men become grumpy and irritable. Andropause may cause some of these feelings. If you (or more likely your spouse) notice an unreasonable increase in irritability, talk to your doctor about checking for andropause with a simple blood test.
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