Feel Good Friday With Irene Hogan!
Mp David Sweet called in the show today, to let everyone know the good news, McMaster Centre is now the collaborator for research. Health care Professionals and their patients can now have access to this valuable tool. This will have a great impact on our long-term health care system! Congratulations Mac!
Irene talked out Andropause and Vaginal Dryness on 900 CHML today.
Simply stated, Andropause is the hormone related condition of low levels of testosterone. After the age of 30, the typical male starts to decrease the amount of hormones that are produced. Individuals decrease at varying rates and express symptoms at varying degrees. In fact, a recent World health Organization ( WHO) report, states that "male androgens progressively decline with age." The study tested androgen levels at age 25 and by age 70, androgen levels were only 10% of what they were during youth. The impact of decreasing androgens is known as Andropause, also called male menopause or PADAM - Partial Androgen Deficiency in the Ageing Male or viropause. Testosterone is a hormone that does an incredible amount of work in the body. Although it is true that Testosterone is responsible for libido, it is also responsible for many metabolic processes that involve hair, skin, mood, muscle, immune response, stem cell stimulation and bone density. Once the body's hormone systems are out of balance, it can have a direct impact on the one's general health. Talk to your health care provider. A simple blood test can determine your testosterone level. The serum total testosterone test is the most common. Treatment to replace testosterone may be needed. Some symptoms are:
progressive decrease in muscle mass, decrease desire or interest in sex (libido), problems sleeping, feeling irritable or angry, problems with memory, concentration, tiredness, depression, loss of energy, bone loss.
Nearly half of all women between the age of 40 and 59 suffer from vaginal dryness at some point. For perimenopausal and menopausal women, particularly women weaning off HRT, vaginal dryness is often acute, and ranks as one of the top ten problems afflicting menopausal women. Only 25% of women seek help. There is help available, talk to your physician or certified menopause practitioner. There is no need to suffer in silence. The most common cause of vaginal dryness is declining estrogen production, which leads to thinning and drying of the vaginal wall. While declining estrogen is the most common cause, it is essential to check for any underlying medical conditions. When hormone imbalance is the cause, there are simple steps you can take to improve your natural vaginal lubrication. So seek out help, there are a number of safe and effective remedies.
Please note, Irene also mentioned product "ZELNORM" has been voluntarily taken off the market by its manufactures. The risk has proven to be greater than the benefit, and has proven to increase cardiovascular disease. A good substitute is "IBEROGAST" for functional dyspepsia and IBS, it naturally improves movement in the bowel, balancing the gut, and is safe for children.
From all of us at DayNight have a Fabulously long weekend ! In Good Health!
