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The Book			Andropause By Joseph J Collins, RN, ND
Menopause Type^® Questionnaire			A Protocol to Improve and Maintain Testosterone Function
			Andropause is a condition that all men will experience to some degree as they age. Though similar to menopause in that both involve some drop of hormone levels, men do not have a specific event that tells them andropause is arriving. While women have the cessation of menstrual cycles, hot flashes and other symptoms that occur quickly, men have vague signs and symptoms that slowly encroach on the quality of their lives and slowly that draw their attention to the changes taking place. Between the ages of 40 and 55 men will start to experience a drop in the level of bioavailable testosterone. This is due in part to the drop of total testosterone levels, and in part due to the cells of the body no longer “listening” to the testosterone signal – due to decreased receptor function.
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For Healthcare Professionals			Andropause is therefore a condition of decreased testosterone levels and decreased testosterone function. Physical symptoms associated with low testosterone function include; decline in sexual activity, poor or no erections, loss of muscle mass and strength, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, chest pain, insulin resistance (with increased risk of diabetes), loss of bone mass that can lead to osteoporosis, fatigue and loss of energy, reduction in body hair and skin thickness, development of hair in ears and nose, increase in upper and central body fat, increase in heart and artery disease, problems with circulation and sleep disturbances. Mental and emotional symptoms include decreased intellectual ability, trouble with memory, decreased interest in sex, difficulty focusing attention, depression, anxiety, agitation, irritability and a decreased sense of well-being.
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Benefits of Improving Testosterone Function
		Improve mood and sense of well-being		Increased muscle mass and muscle strength
		Increased mental and physical energy		Decreased risk of heart disease
		Decreased anger, irritability, nervousness		Decreased risk of osteoporosis
		Decreased depression, sadness, tiredness		Decreased risk of insulin resistance
		Improved quality of sleep		Decreased risk of diabetes
		Improved libido and sexual performance		Improved attitude, self esteem, confidence
		Increased sperm count		Increased energy & physical activities
		An increase in lean body mass		Improved body composition
		A decline in body fat mass		Improvement in visual-spatial skills
Effects of improved testosterone function are usually noted within 3 to 6 weeks after beginning program to improve testosterone function, including healthy lifestyle choices such as optimal diet, regular exercise, stress-management and the reduced tobacco and alcohol use.
Foundational Interventions:
		Ultra Preventive® X V-Cap - Vitamins and minerals are cofactors required for every biochemical process in the human body, including the production of testosterone.
		Opti DHA - The essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps maintain ideal cell membrane fluidity allowing optimal transport of molecules across the membrane, which is critical for the function of hormones such as testosterone.
Primary Endocrine Formulations :
		Decreased Testosterone Function: With decreased testosterone function there may be decreased sexual activity, decreased muscle mass, increased fatigue, reduced body hair, increased upper and central body fat, hair on ears and nose, circulation problems, sleep disturbances, memory problems, decreased interest in sex, depression, anxiety, agitation, irritability and a decreased sense of well-being
		Testo-Gain^™ improves testosterone function in men, has a significant affect on libido, including desire, arousal, response, orgasm & satiety, including herbals which increase nitric oxide synthase, interact directly with androgen receptors, and enhance dopamine and GABA function – all important for optimal sexual function.
Secondary Endocrine Formulations:
		Thyro-Mend^™ if there are signs and symptoms of decreased thyroid function, use this synergistic formulation to promote optimal function of thyroid hormones by maintaining the health of thyroid hormone producing tissues and by supporting the healthy function of tissues that respond to thyroid hormones.
		Glucobrium if there is excessive body weight and increased risk for decreased blood glucose function, use this synergistic formulation to mimic and potentiate the actions of insulin and support healthy blood glucose function.
When to Consider Hormone Precursors & Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
		Hormone precursors such DHEA 5 MG and 7-KETO may be used to support hormone production pathways that create testosterone. They have mild hormone actions in and of themselves, and do not have the same risks that are associated with Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT). Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), should be considered only when restoration of normal function is not possible.
Also Review:
		Integrative Management of Endocrine Dysfunction
		Understanding Hormone Restoration
	♦These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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