What is the male andropause?

The male andropause describes the age-related decrease in male hormone levels. The current evidence-based thinking is that these hormones should be maintained at your bodies optimum level rather than allowing it to decline naturally over time. Testosterone is usually solely blamed for the andropause symptoms; however, it is important to remember that there are many other hormones which can come into play with ageing.

Common symptoms of the male andropause are:

• mood swings and irritability

• hair loss

• loss of muscle mass and reduced ability to exercise

• fat redistribution, such as developing a larger waist or "man boobs" (gynaecomastia)

• a general lack of enthusiasm or energy

• difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or increased tiredness

• poor concentration and short-term memory

What is hormone optimisation therapy?

Hormone optimisation therapy assesses whether hormone levels in the body are below the desirable threshold and; if so, to treat this by developing a plan to improve hormone function by using bio-identical and synthesised hormones to restore your optimal balance. The treatment plans can include topical creams and sprays, capsules and injections, depending on your preference. It is important to remember that although testosterone plays an important factor, other hormones are also measured and optimised!

When will I see improvements?

As each individual is unique, so is each clients journey to hormone optimisation. It greatly depends on which symptoms you want to treat, with some clients reporting they can feel the immediate benefits. Full hormone optimisation may take up to six months.

What are the other benefits?

Not only may you feel the reversal of symptoms as described above, there is increasing evidence that having optimised hormones can reduce your risk of many diseases, such as prostate cancer, heart disease and high cholesterol.

How much does it cost?

At Valens Health, we aim to be as competitively priced as possible, whilst still offering a personalised and high quality service to our clients. Your annual fee includes all consultations with your assigned Doctor for the first 12 months.

We have partnered with some of the leading mobile labatory services and pharmacies in the UK and can offer these at a discounted rate. The laboratory teams are able to come to your home address or place of work at your own convenience to take your bloods and all personalised prescriptions are sent to our partner Pharmacy who will ship these to your home address.

*Blood tests and medication costs are in addition to our annual fee.

What hormones do you Measure?

At Valens Health, we don’t just focus on Testerone Replacement Therapies; although this can be part of your treatment plan, we also measure other specific blood-biomarkers such as DHEA (Dehydropiandrosterone) and thyroid function. This is in addition to the standard blood test, which will give us an overall picture of your general health.