Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Andropause
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Arif Siregar |
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In contrast to women, in men there was no drastic change as in change of midlife women. In elderly men, will occur gradually decreased testicular function, resulting in decreased levels of total testosteran and changes in circadian rhythm of secretion testosteran.
In line with the process of aging, elderly men showed decreased bone and muscle mass and strength. Decrease in bone mass density is the predisposition to suffer from osteoporosis and fractures. In addition, the aging process changes the distribution of body fat from peripheral to central. And accompanied by clinical symptoms, such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, muscle weakness, osteopeni, and lower urinary tract complaints.
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Andropause,
Endocrinology
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