men s health issues
Effects of Aging on the Male Reproductive System
Introduction
It is not clear whether aging itself or the disorders associated with aging cause the gradual changes that occur in men's sexual functioning. The frequency, duration, and rigidity of erections gradually decline as men age (see Erectile Dysfunction (ED) ). Levels of the male sex hormone ( Decrease in sensitivity of the penis Decrease in volume of fluid released during ejaculation Reduced forewarning of ejaculation Orgasm without ejaculation After orgasm, penis becomes limp (detumescent) more quickly After orgasm, longer period before an erection can occur (refractory period) production has decreased enough to cause significant symptoms is sometimes described as male menopause, or andropause. However, the gradual hormone decline in men differs greatly from what women experience in Menopause , during which female hormones almost always decline rapidly over just a few years. The rate of levels may develop certain characteristics associated with aging, including Decreased Libido in Men , decreased muscle mass, increased abdominal fat, thin bones that easily fracture ( 