Unveiling the Endocrine Symptoms of Male Menopause.

Endocrine symptoms of male menopause include erectile dysfunction, reduced erectile quality, diminished nocturnal erections and increases in visceral fat.  This leads to a host of physical symptoms including fatigue, decreased vigor and strength, reduced muscle mass, and decreased bone density.  Sexual symptoms include reduced libido, decreased sexual activity and weakness of ejaculation and limitation of quality orgasms.  Psychologically there are changes in mood, concentration, memory and depression.  Ultimately, medical conditions like heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, hypertension and osteoporosis set in.

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