The knowledge about men's hormones is limited. Thus, determining if something goes wrong with them is much tougher, since you won't know what to look for in the first place. This is an attempt to put out some of the basic information on hormones in men - what, when, and why!
WHAT- Hormonal imbalance in men means when important hormones like testosterone, estrogen, prolactin or gonadotropin become unregulated and disrupt some basic day to day activities and bodily functions in men. Testosterone accounts for facial hair, sperm production, and maintenance of body and muscle, among other manly features, while estrogen is more of a female hormone and thus excess will lead to breast enlargement in men. Prolactin can cause lower sexual activity and gonadotropin deficiency and ultimately result in low or no sperm count.
WHEN-Hormones kick in at the start of puberty and generally reduce their activity of their effect as the age progresses. However, there are times when hormonal imbalance in men might occur and there is really no exact age as to when it might. Although, on an average, hormones in men can become unregulated around the age of 40 in some, 50 is more common and if it happens any time after 70, then you've had a good life! Male menopause and age is what can trigger irregularity in men at the later stage of their lives while thyroid gland can result in imbalance at younger age.
WHY- Age is generally the reason why a hormonal imbalance occurs with men. Although, that is not the only reason and in most cases, it is often the other factors which decreases the vitality for men. Common Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men are erectile dysfunction, breast enlargement, muscle loss and lower stamina, low libido and hair loss among others. Different symptoms mean different imbalance, although the causes are generally common. Lack of exercise and nutrition are two most common reasons why an imbalance might occur. Alcohol, stress, or other diseases can also result in decreased or increased hormonal activity in the body.
Detection is probably the toughest part of treating a hormonal imbalance since the signs not often manifest in the clearest ways. Lack of information is what makes it worse. A hormonal imbalance can be treated by taking supplements, healthy lifestyle, exercise and some precautions as the body ages! Some natural ways to treat hormonal imbalance is consumption of herbal extracts and teas.
WHAT- Hormonal imbalance in men means when important hormones like testosterone, estrogen, prolactin or gonadotropin become unregulated and disrupt some basic day to day activities and bodily functions in men. Testosterone accounts for facial hair, sperm production, and maintenance of body and muscle, among other manly features, while estrogen is more of a female hormone and thus excess will lead to breast enlargement in men. Prolactin can cause lower sexual activity and gonadotropin deficiency and ultimately result in low or no sperm count.
WHEN-Hormones kick in at the start of puberty and generally reduce their activity of their effect as the age progresses. However, there are times when hormonal imbalance in men might occur and there is really no exact age as to when it might. Although, on an average, hormones in men can become unregulated around the age of 40 in some, 50 is more common and if it happens any time after 70, then you've had a good life! Male menopause and age is what can trigger irregularity in men at the later stage of their lives while thyroid gland can result in imbalance at younger age.
WHY- Age is generally the reason why a hormonal imbalance occurs with men. Although, that is not the only reason and in most cases, it is often the other factors which decreases the vitality for men. Common Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men are erectile dysfunction, breast enlargement, muscle loss and lower stamina, low libido and hair loss among others. Different symptoms mean different imbalance, although the causes are generally common. Lack of exercise and nutrition are two most common reasons why an imbalance might occur. Alcohol, stress, or other diseases can also result in decreased or increased hormonal activity in the body.
Detection is probably the toughest part of treating a hormonal imbalance since the signs not often manifest in the clearest ways. Lack of information is what makes it worse. A hormonal imbalance can be treated by taking supplements, healthy lifestyle, exercise and some precautions as the body ages! Some natural ways to treat hormonal imbalance is consumption of herbal extracts and teas.