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male menopause--myth or reality?

When most people think of "male menopause," they envision a middle-age man who dumps his long-term wife and trusty old Chevy for a nubile blonde and a Trans Am. As this pair of articles from InteliHealth points out, however, men face physical changes as concrete as women's as they enter their golden years. First, click on "Is male menopause a myth?" for a Q&A with Dr. Mark Blackman, who discusses the effects of the inevitable age-related testosterone-level drop. Then, follow the link at "Do men need hormone replacement therapies?" for more information on male hormone replacement therapies. It's not a subject many men discuss--but it is a vital one. These pieces will give you some fodder for conversation with your doctor.

Wed, 08 Dec 1999 07:55:20 -0800