Dr. Kenton Bruice MD

Men's Hormonal Health

Andropause — Male Hormonal Decline After 40 in Denver

Andropause is the gradual decline of testosterone and other androgens in aging men. It occurs slowly — often unrecognized for years while symptoms accumulate.

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Common Signs & Symptoms

  • !Progressive fatigue
  • !Decreased muscle mass
  • !Increased abdominal fat
  • !Reduced libido
  • !Depressed mood
  • !Cognitive slowing
  • !Reduced drive
  • !Sleep problems

What Causes This?

  • Testosterone declines ~1%/year after 30
  • SHBG increases with age, reducing free testosterone
  • Poor sleep, obesity, chronic stress
  • Medications

Treatment Approaches

Testosterone Optimization

Restoring testosterone to the upper healthy range reverses most andropause symptoms.

DHEA Supplementation

DHEA declines alongside testosterone and can be supplemented.

Thyroid Assessment

Hypothyroidism often coexists with andropause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is andropause real?

Testosterone decline is real and measurable. Many men's "normal" lab values are far from optimal for their quality of life.

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