Testosterone and Memory

[Lindsay IMT Staff]

Memory problems are a very commonly reported symptom of andropause. As with memory loss associated with menopause, it is important to be aware that occasional minor lapses in memory are nothing to worry about. When loss of memory does affect your ability to function, it may be time to consider getting medical help. Cognition is the mental process that includes language, calculation, visual-spatial abilities, memory, reasoning, learning, social skills, imagination and attention span. With age, cognitive function may remain stable or decline. In general, cognitive function that remains stable includes attention span, everyday communication skills, language skills, and simple visual perception. Cognitive function that decline includes selective attention, naming of objects, verbal fluency, complex visualspatial skills and language analysis. Moreover, age-related memory...

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[halfwit]

I didn't know IGF-1 influenced memory. I can testify that low test DOES kill memory though! Great article as usual!

 

[Lindsay IMT Staff]

Memory Loss And Testosterone

Memory problems are a very commonly reported symptom of andropause. As with memory loss associated with menopause, it is important to be aware that occasional minor lapses in memory are nothing to worry about. In many cases memory loss is minor, and does not affect everyday functioning. But when loss of memory does affect your ability to function, it may be time to consider getting medical help. The manifestations of male memory loss are varied. Many andropausal men experience difficulty remembering how complete familiar tasks. For instance: forgetting why you went to a store; forgetting what you are trying to say in mid-sentence; or forgetting the reason you went to talk with a co-worker. While it is clear that genetics play a..

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