Depression and anxiety are some of the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men during andropause.

In addition, to experiencing a sudden loss of interest at work, difficulties with family and friends and overall apathetic attitude, Depression can cause a variety of symptoms including:

• Irritability

• Decreased sex drive

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• Weight gain

The emotional effects of these symptoms, can often push men further into depression.

The Role of the Hormones

Andropause many times correlates directly with depression.  Balanced testosterone levels are integral to a male’s body functioning properly.  Testosterone deficiency can cause depressive symptoms such as, overall negative outlook on life, inability to concentrate, extreme irritability or memory loss.

Andropausal hormonal imbalance can cause low thyroid levels or hypothyroidism in males as well.  Low thyroid levels decrease the levels of serotonin or the “happy hormone,” which impact our moods and behavior.

Alternative Treatment: Depression

Rebellious by nature, many men ignore symptoms or resort to anti-depressants, which tend to only relieve depressive symptoms short term, if at all.

There is a better way to relieve symptoms of depression and regain an enthusiastic outlook on life.  To begin, many doctors are recognizing the miraculous recoveries achieved through bioidentical hormone therapy and natural testosterone supplementation.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with natural hormones provides a gentle, safe and effective way to restore hormonal balance, relieving many of the symptoms associated with aging and resulting in the recovery of youth and vitality. Unlike the synthetic hormones (HRT), which are produced from plant progesterone, animal estrogens and not identical to our hormones, bioidentical hormones are exact replicas of the hormones produced by our bodies naturally.  Based on compounds found in nature, typically soy beans and wild Mexican yams, bioidentical estrogen and progesterone are recognized by the body as its own.

Proper nutritional supplementation, such as transdermal testosterone cream can also play an important role in relieving depression and overall health and prevention.

To assess your symptoms and to learn more about how bioidentical hormones and the other safe and effective tools of Age Management medicine can lead to hormonal balance, relieve symptoms of depression and improve overall well-being, contact a certified RestoreMD bioidentical hormone doctor in your area.