1. Is andropause really something for men in their late 30s to be concerned about? Why or why not? 

Interestingly, Testosterone levels begin to drop as early as age 30 and decrease 10% every decade thereafter. In my practice, Andropause becomes a concern for men starting at around age 35. This is the age that many men will begin to experience noticeable changes to their endocrine system that affect hormone production. Hormones such as testosterone decrease, while hormones such as estrogen and DHT increase. For a male, this can lead to a multitude of physiological and psychological symptoms and changes. Physiological symptoms include increased body fat levels, erectile dysfunction, loss of lean muscle tissue and an enlarged prostate, among others. From a psychological perspective, men can experience mild forms of depression and other extreme forms of emotion resulting from these physiological changes.   
 
2. How do you suggest treating or coping with andropause? Are there supplements, vitamins or exercise programs that are especially helpful?

I suggest getting your hormone levels checked by a properly licensed physician who specializes in Andropause treatment to see if you are deficient, then taking the natural approach to increasing testosterone and decreasing estrogen. There's a natural supplement that I formulated, that I recommend to my patients to help normalize their hormone levels. It's called Amidren, and it incorporates a special blend of natural ingredients that stimulate testosterone production, while inhibiting estrogen, DHT and sex hormone binding globulin. It is also very important to maintain a regular exercise regiment. Resistance training with free weights has been shown to have a positive effect on testosterone production.

3. How would you define andropause? 

Andropause is the male version of female menopause. Andropause is as a reduction in serum testosterone levels in the middle age male, accompanied by an increase in estrogen, DHT and sex hormone binding globulin. New research is uncovering that physicians must address all of these hormones to successfully treat Andropause, not just increase testosterone levels.

4. Is andropause just a myth or a physiological fact? Any studies or research on this to reference? 

Andropause is very much physiological fact. There have been a few landmark studies on the topic and more studies have been undertaken by private researchers and the healthcare industry to better understand this condition and its implications.