Irritable Male Syndrome: What You Need to Know
When it comes to the aging process, most people associate irritability with menopause; however, middle-aged men often experience irritability and hormone-related mood swings.
Andropause – a condition that afflicts middle-aged men in which their testosterone levels dip – typically causes irritability and mood swings in men between the ages of 30 and 60. This irritability is caused by hormonal imbalances, which can also cause the following symptoms:
- Weight gain
- Decreased energy levels
- Mental fogginess
- Lower sex drive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Loss of muscle mass
- Depression
The official name for these mood swings is Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS). IMS occurs when high cortisol levels (which can cause weight gain and anxiety) meet low testosterone levels. These hormonal levels […]