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To: RJCogburn
I guess the word menopause really only means the shutting down of the monthly cycle which men don't have. But still you can see the effects of lessened testosterone at similar ages women show the effects of lessened estrogen. It's better for both to accept this as natural and realize artificial estrogens and testosterones are harmful and so is viagra.
35 posted on 03/16/2002 8:36:25 AM PST by FITZ
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To: FITZ
You are incorrect - it is not natural. You can say NO and do the appropriate testing, and correct type and method of delivery of the hormone testosterone in both men and women.
43 posted on 03/16/2002 8:49:45 AM PST by Jane G
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To: FITZ
It's better for both to accept this as natural and realize artificial estrogens and testosterones are harmful

I agree. There is a role for hormone replacement, both estrogen and testosterone, in certain circumstances. It is clearly helpful for the hot flashes, night sweats, etc. of menopause. Similarly, testosterone is helpful for men with clearly abnormally low levels from some conditions.

But they are potentially harmful substances and to just suggest that they be passed out nilly-willy is a bad idea, IMHO. Articles such as this one, and imagined conditions such as 'male menopause' do a disservice. Both sides, pro and con, ought to be presented...

59 posted on 03/16/2002 9:29:02 AM PST by RJCogburn
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