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If you answered "yes" to more than half of the questions in the test, chances are your testosterone levels are less than optimal and you could be deficient. You may be going through the male menopause, a condition known as the andropause.

Andropause refers to a set of gradual physical and psychological changes that men generally go through. Every man experiences a decline in bio-available testosterone but some men’s levels dip lower than others.

Testosterone therapy is the best treatment option for andropause and may also prolong lifespan by reducing the severity of age associated diseases that are among the leading causes of disability and death.

What is testosterone?

Testosterone, otherwise known as an Androgen, is a hormone produced in the testes of men. Testosterone is responsible for the development of male characteristics such as body and facial hair, muscle growth and strength, and a deep voice.

Normal levels of testosterone also influence the production of sperm and promote sex drive. Though testosterone is thought of as an exclusively male hormone, it is not unique to males. Testosterone is also produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women and starts to decline as both men and women age.

When does testosterone start to decline?

Testosterone begins to drop in men at about age 25. Testosterone levels decline gradually over the years and because it comes on slowly, most men often accommodate to the symptoms and do not realize how much they have lost.

Look at the chart on the next page. Where on that down turn do you think you are?