September 22, 2025
Have you noticed yourself slowing down in ways you can’t explain? Maybe you’re more tired after work, less motivated at the gym, or not quite yourself in your relationships. For many men, this slow shift shows up in their 40s and 50s — and it isn’t just “getting older.”
It may be andropause, often called the male menopause. Unlike women, who experience a clear hormonal change during menopause, men face a gradual, quieter decline in testosterone and other hormones. But even though it’s subtle, the effects can feel anything but small.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we understand how frustrating this can be. Many men come to us after seeing multiple doctors who couldn’t explain why they felt drained, irritable, or disconnected. Our approach is different: instead of handing out prescriptions to mask symptoms, we uncover the root cause and build a plan that restores balance.
Andropause, the male menopause, occurs when testosterone and other hormones like DHEA and growth hormone decrease steadily with age. Research shows that testosterone levels in men may decline by roughly 1% per year after age 30¹. ¹ While some decline is expected, the impact varies widely depending on lifestyle, genetics, stress, and overall health.
Not every man experiences all of these, and the severity looks different for everyone. That’s part of the challenge: symptoms creep in gradually, and men often blame stress, aging, or lifestyle before realizing hormones are playing a role.
Calling it “male menopause” is catchy, but not quite accurate. Women typically experience menopause in a clear 12-month window when cycles stop. For men, the process is slower, stretching across decades. You don’t lose all reproductive function overnight, but your body still feels the shift.
That slow decline is why many men brush off their symptoms. It’s not one big change — it’s small changes that pile up. By the time it affects work, relationships, or confidence, many men are desperate for answers.
Think of testosterone as the body’s “drive” hormone. It supports muscle strength, energy, fat distribution, red blood cell production, and sexual health. It also fuels motivation and mental focus.
When levels fall, the ripple effect touches nearly every part of life. Studies show low testosterone can reduce bone density, ², change metabolism, ³, and even contribute to mood disorders like depression. ⁴. No wonder men describe it as “losing their edge.”
Most men don’t realize there are two kindsmeasures of testosterone that matter:
Here’s the catch: free testosterone — the part that powers your energy, mood, and strength — declines faster than total testosterone. That’s why two men with the same total number on a lab test may feel very different¹.
In conventional medicine, andropause is often brushed aside. Men are told, “That’s just aging,” or handed a prescription for antidepressants, sleeping pills, or erectile dysfunction drugs. These may cover the symptoms, but they don’t get to the real issue.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we see things differently. Hormones are the body’s communication system. When that system gets out of tune, everything feels off. Instead of silencing the signals, we help identify why they’re happening in the first place.
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to accept andropause as your new normal. By uncovering what’s happening with your hormones and overall health, we can take steps to restore balance. Our integrative approach often includes:
Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the ones your body makes. Unlike synthetic versions, they fit seamlessly into the body’s design. Research shows testosterone therapy can support muscle mass, bone strength, and mood in men with deficiencies. ⁵.
What you eat matters more than you might think. Nutrients like zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3s play direct roles in testosterone regulation. ⁶. Depending on your needs, we may recommend testing for micronutrient deficiencies to help personalize supplementation.
Weight training and physical activity don’t just build muscle — they naturally boost testosterone. ⁷. Even simple, consistent movement can help balance hormones and lower stress.
Your body produces testosterone during deep sleep. Poor rest means lower levels. ⁸. Protecting your bedtime isn’t just about energy — it’s about hormone health, too.
Chronic stress spikes cortisol, which suppresses testosterone. Techniques like breathing exercises, prayer, or even a walk outdoors can make a measurable difference.
By the time many men reach us, they’ve already tried everything else. They’ve been told theirtold their labs look “normal.” They’ve collected prescriptions that only made things worse. And still, they don’t feel like themselves.
That’s why we do things differently. We look for the root cause instead of writing off your symptoms. We also believe God designed your body with the ability to return to balance when given the right support. Our mission is to walk alongside you as His hands and feet, helping you rediscover the vitality you thought was gone.
Recognize the signs. Reclaim your drive.
If you suspect you’re experiencing andropause, the male menopause, you don’t have to keep guessing. Fatigue, irritability, and loss of motivation aren’t just “part of life” — they’re signals your body needs attention.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we’ll listen to your story, run the right tests, and create a plan built around you. You can feel like yourself again.
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Since 1989, Hotze Health & Wellness Center has helped over 33,000 patients get their lives back using bioidentical hormones that restore hormones to optimal levels, strengthen immune systems, and increase energy levels. Our treatment regimen addresses the root cause of hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies, and candida.
Led by best-selling author, radio host and leading natural health expert, Steven F. Hotze, M.D., our medical team has over 100 years’ combined medical experience backed by a staff of nearly 100 caring professionals who provide an environment of hope and extraordinary hospitality for each of our patients, who we call our guests. It is our deepest desire to help you obtain and maintain health and wellness naturally so that you may enjoy a better quality of life, pure and simple.
Do you want to live a healthy, happy, purpose-driven life? Do you want to restore your health so that your loss of energy, weight gain, joint pain, depression and lack of drive or motivation won’t hold you back from achieving your personal and professional goals?
Dr. Steven Hotze wants that for you, too. In fact, in his powerful and passionate video entitled, “What I Believe”, Dr. Hotze shares how his Christian worldview and pivotal experiences have ignited a deep desire to offer the message of hope and optimal health to all who need to hear it.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, our doctors are changing the way women and men are treated through the use of bioidentical hormones. Our natural treatments have helped over 33,000 individuals with hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies, candida, detoxification and nutritional deficiencies.
Meet our doctors"After a traumatic accident, I was told that I was in early menopause in my 20s and could never have children, however after restoring my hormones, I am now expecting baby #7!”
Holistic, functional medicine doctors in Houston, Texas specializing in bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies and LDI treatment, candida, detoxification, nutritional deficiencies, longevity and aesthetics.
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