Oh man Jack, I'm so sorry to hear that. Of course that took your time and energy.
I'm just glad you're here now. I like your viewpoints and you present them well.
I just wanted to add, about hormones, I actually witnessed my H have hot flashes during his crisis. I don't know if anyone believed me.
I didn't think it happened to men but I guess sometimes it does.
He would be sitting on the couch just watching a show and all of a sudden his face would get red and he would get sweaty. He'd say how hot it was in the house and turn down the heat.
I never said anything but the heat was fine, but I knew from female friends of mine who had them, what a hot flash does to you.
He started wearing short pants to work, even in the winter. He was always hot.
So I believe hormones, or lack of, can actually effect them in a negative way. Estrogen and Testosterone can effect our physical well being along with moods and emotions.