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SOURCES: 2010 Medical Reference from Medstar Television. Kent Holtorf, MD, endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group, Torrance, Calif.

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Kent Holtorf, MD, Endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group:

Hey, how're you doing?

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Rick Battaglini (BAT-tah-LEE-nee) says he's feeling more like himself. But a year ago, it was like his 'get up and go', got up and went.

Rick Battaglini, Patient:

I started to feel lethargic and tired, weight gain, loss of muscle mass.

Narrator:

The 49-year-old thought his age was creeping up on him. But his doctor said he was probably going through andropause - the male version of menopause.

Kent Holtorf, MD, Endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group:

Women, when they go into menopause, it's a rapid decline so they have symptoms immediately. But the problem with male menopause, it's a slow decline where actually men, they'll have symptoms, a lot of times they're associated with aging, but it's actually due to low testosterone.

Narrator:

Testosterone is the hormone that makes men, men. Levels typically start dropping around age 40.

Kent Holtorf, MD, Endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group:

We're finding now, though, even men coming in at 25, 30, very low levels of testosterone.

Narrator:

The appropriate blood test can check for deficiencies.

Kent Holtorf, MD, Endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group:

A lot of people will check the total testosterone but all that's bound up. So, you need to check the free testosterone which is the active.

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If levels are low, there are hormone replacement options, including injections, patches and gels.

Kent Holtorf, MD, Endocrinologist, Holtorf Medical Group:

Once you start testosterone you need to be monitored to be sure the levels are adequate. There are some types of testosterone actually don't come up on a blood test, so you need to know clinically what to look for.

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Rick gets weekly hormone shots and has been noticing an improvement.

Rick Battaglini, Patient:

I just feel good. I'm sleeping better and my thought process is clearer.

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If you've lost your gusto, replacement therapy may help you get it back. But first have a heart-to-heart with a knowledgeable doctor to talk about the pros and cons. For WebMD, I'm Damon Meharg.

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