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Is there a male menopause?
The answer of modern medicine to the question of whether male menopause exists is inexorable: yes, men have menopause. And it doesn’t just happen. Male menopause is not a beautiful “invention of marketers.” This is the reality that awaits everyone. And which, thank God, is being successfully treated today.
And although active discussion about whether men can have menopause began back in the 30s of the last century, and the International Society for the Study of Aging and Men's Health was created more than 20 years ago, most men still not only do not know , when male menopause occurs, but they have no idea about the existence of such a diagnosis.
The most depressing thing about this issue is that a huge number of professional urologists, andrologists and sexologists are not aware of the significant impact of androgen deficiency on men's health.
They do not know how to deal with the manifestations of andropause, they attribute all emotional swings to a midlife crisis or old age, and cannot help their patients in any way. Meanwhile, erectile dysfunction, physical well-being and life satisfaction in men are DIRECTLY related to the level of testosterone in the blood. If you want to better understand what is behind the concept of male menopause, then you need to know the scientific term well - 'Age-related androgen deficiency'
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What is male menopause?
Menopausal syndrome in men is an age-related decrease in the level of male sex hormones - androgens. In medical language, this state of hormonal changes and the accompanying physiological changes are called age-related androgen deficiency, or “male andropause,” or testosterone deficiency syndrome.
And although hormonal changes in men are called menopause by analogy with female hormonal changes, it is impossible to put an equal sign between these conditions.
Female menopause VS male menopause
The menopausal period for men and women is not similar and has a lot of differences.
For example: in men it is impossible to determine its beginning and end.
If for women menopause ends with the last menstruation, then for men it never ends. The decline in his hormones occurs very smoothly, over decades until old age.
But they also have a lot in common. Just as in women (with a delay of about 10 years), testosterone deficiency causes comparable diseases in men. For example, osteoporosis is a decrease in bone density.
At what age do men begin menopause?
For some reason unknown to me, one can still hear in professional circles the opinion that a decrease in testosterone and the initial manifestations of menopause in men begin at 40 years of age.
And the answer to the question at what age men experience menopause, accordingly, brings us closer to the interval between 50 and 60 years.
In fact, for most, a significant decrease in testosterone levels is diagnosed already at the age of 35-40 years. And for some it can start as early as 27 years old - everything is very individual.
Why does andropause occur in men?
The main cause of menopause in men is the loss of testosterone with age. It is programmed by nature. Its natural decline is 1-2% per year. Following the laws of dialectics, at some point quantity turns into quality and becomes noticeable.
Age is the main reason for male menopause, but not the only one. The cause of andropause is a number of other factors - they accelerate the process of testosterone decline:
- Heredity.
- Some medications.
- Diabetes mellitus, heart and vascular diseases.
- Diseases of the testicle or epididymis.
- Stress. To combat excess stress, the body needs the hormone cortisol. It turns out that it is produced from the same “blanks” from which it produces sex hormones. If there is a lot of stress, you need a lot of cortisol, and there is simply not enough resource for testosterone.
- A way of life that has set everyone on edge. Excess weight, smoking, alcohol, city air saturated with free radicals and low mobility irreversibly disrupt metabolism, including at the hormonal level.
Treatment of male menopause: how to remove andropause?
What to drink during andropause? How to treat? — this is the question we ask first.
Are you a man and over 35? Are you gaining excess weight and already have a belly bump? Are you a woman and your husband's potency has become worse?
Then this information is just for you:
The correct and only possible hygiene for a man during menopause is to visit a urologist specializing in menopause.
Dr. Makarova is the best specialist in male hormones in Moscow!
How does Dr. Makarova treat?
Dr. Makarova carries out a whole range of measures to improve men's health.
And these are not only testosterone injections, as any layman who is far from modern medicine might think. But there are 4 whole steps aimed at stabilizing and leveling carbohydrate metabolism, reducing cholesterol, plus the administration of special vitamins and antioxidants that stimulate the production of 'male strength'.
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Just as a lack of insulin in diabetes is not treated with folk remedies, treatment with folk remedies does not help with a lack of testosterone. Remember! The only effective cure for male menopause is consultation with a specialist!
Treatment of menopausal syndrome in men is possible in only one way - to date (that is, give from the outside) the hormone that is missing. Testosterone preparations are not available in tablet form. These are gels or injections.
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Therefore, the only possible prevention of this condition is simply not to accelerate it. All recommendations for a healthy lifestyle fit here:
- healthy (but not excessive!) sports activity,
- regular sex - without “Stakhanovism”, but also without downtime,
- life without stress, cigarettes and alcohol,
- full sleep.
Symptoms of male menopause
Here we will talk not only about how menopausal syndrome manifests itself in men. Symptoms of andropause are of paramount importance in its diagnosis. In some cases, the way male menopause manifests itself is more important than laboratory parameters for making a diagnosis.
You should be concerned if you have never experienced most of these symptoms at the same time:
- decreased libido,
- decreased frequency of morning erections,
- gradually increasing problems with erection of a wide variety of nature,
- “lost” orgasms – loss of pleasure from sex, inability to “cum”,
- “low battery” syndrome – loss of energy and vitality, general weakness, fatigue, lethargy and need for sleep,
- decrease in muscle mass and physical strength,
- abdominal growth and body mass index,
- indifference, apathy, depressed mood, depression,
- decreased bone mineral density and osteoporosis,
- anger and irritability over trifles, touchiness,
- forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, slow thinking,
- hot flashes and night sweats, causeless redness of the skin of the face and hands, dizziness,
- insomnia, jet lag,
- getting up at night to go to the toilet, dripping urine, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder,
- changes in blood pressure, its increase, severe headache,
- high cholesterol,
- exacerbation of chronic diseases,
- increasing the intervals between shaving,
- enlargement of the mammary glands,
- increasing sagging skin and muscles...
Obviously, we all, at one stage or another in our lives, experience embarrassment in bed and see the world in dark colors. Therefore, none of the symptoms individually is a clear indication of menopause, and the first signs of hormonal imbalance are easily confused with overwork.
However, it is not so difficult to reliably understand when menopause occurs in men. If most of these symptoms are observed simultaneously, we have before us the characteristic signs of male menopause in all its glory.
Attention! Laboratory testosterone levels may still remain normal!
Yes, such a diagnosis is difficult to come to terms with. But you can’t hide your sewing in a bag. Your mood swings, isolation and attempt to correct failures in bed with increased attention to youth are noticeable without special optics. No matter what they write on the Internet, neither biological supplements, nor food products in the form of oysters and sour cream, nor weights, nor qigong, nor infidelity and a young mistress, nor ginseng restore the suppression of testosterone production and do not relieve menopausal symptoms in men. And for some, they even increase the risk of going through a nervous breakdown or heart attack during this period.
I can only give one recommendation to menopausal men. Exhale and go to the urologist. The world has long found a solution to the problem. You don't think that Tom Cruise's excellent physical shape and his ability to perform stunts on his own at almost 60 is solely the result of taking vitamins?
Testosterone deficiency is corrected, and very successfully. Together with testosterone, physical, psychological and sexual balance and a taste for the joys of life return.
It is only important to find a urologist who knows how to work with male menopause - to correctly diagnose and treat it.
Let's look at some of the symptoms in more detail - I'll tell you which symptoms of menopause in men are most important for making the correct diagnosis.
Muscle and joint pain
These may be signs of incipient osteoporosis. Sex hormones in men (testosterone) and women (estrogens) are responsible for the delivery of calcium to the bones. There are no sex hormones or they are reduced - calcium is washed out.
Do you think that osteoporosis affects those “over 100”? Nothing like this! The most common cause of death for people over 70 years of age is not stroke, heart attack or cancer, but a hip fracture.
Excessive sweating
Male menopause syndrome may well manifest itself as sudden bouts of sweating, redness and heat. This condition occurs suddenly, and has nothing to do with drinking alcohol, hot drinks or the degree of stress. It is caused by games of the autonomic nervous system and has a hormonal cause.
Sleep problems
Testosterone is very much involved in the formation of normal psychophysiological processes. A man in menopause experiences difficulty falling asleep, insomnia, shortened sleep, early awakenings, dissatisfaction with sleep and fatigue after waking up.
This manifestation of menopause in men can be aggravated by the so-called “lower urinary tract symptom” - obsessive night trips to the toilet, which further interfere with a good night’s sleep.
Decreased sexual desire and the number of morning erections, problems with potency
It seems counterintuitive, but when a man goes through menopause, questions about sex life play a very minor role in diagnosing the disease.
Nature has designed us in such a way that sexual function is a complex reflex that is regulated not only by hormones, and is always the last to be turned off. Even with severe androgen deficiency, you can be highly sexually active.
The most terrible symptom of how menopause manifests itself in men
You know, it doesn’t matter at all what time the male menopause begins. What matters is how it affects you.
The worst thing, as practice shows, is not weight gain and hair thinning. Much worse is the nauseating feeling of loss of interest in life, obsessive apathy and “midlife crisis” that appears out of nowhere. What Grigory Leps sings so beautifully about:
“I raise my hands, but it may be that you are just a chance out of boredom - and there is no need to chase.”
You realize that many victories began to be won purely technically, “on points”. This greatly affects pride and self-esteem. At the same time, you are afraid of appearing weak. And you are afraid that your weakness will become obvious to others.
It’s hard to believe, but it is precisely this psychological problem that treatment primarily solves: while taking testosterone, active activity and self-confidence return.
And you know what?..
I know you still have doubts: men do not experience menopause - period!
How do I know if you never come to my appointment? It's simple. Open another tab on your phone or computer and search for “men's menopause forum.”
Do you see? All conversations about what are the signs of menopause in men ask and discuss women's names. They are interested not only in how this condition is expressed in you. They are looking for ways to help.
They worry about you more than you worry about yourself. Women flood me with heartbreaking letters about how they love you, but don’t want to live like brother and sister.
Maybe it's time to finally stop pretending that nothing is happening, objectively evaluate your feelings, and stop torturing yourself and your other half?
And now, my friends, a block of answers to frequently asked questions.
At what age do men begin menopause?
People always ask me at what age men begin menopause.
I have already said that the question of when menopause begins is not entirely correct, and a professional will not answer it for you. He won’t answer because menopause begins when symptoms of male sex hormone deficiency appear.
For some, symptoms of deficiency will appear at the age of 27, and for others only at 55. But, believe me, these symptoms are a surprise at any age.
We are all sure that we will not be old. But even if you are 40 now, you will live another 30 - 40 - 50 years. Half Your Life Ahead! Surely you don’t want to spend these decades moving, creaking, from hospital to hospital.
But in order to preserve that notorious “quality of life,” you need to listen to the “bells” and respond to them with action.
General information and statistics
Male menopause is a period in the life of every older man, which is accompanied by a decline in sexual function that occurs against the background of a decrease in the level of androgenic hormones in the body.
About 30% of men experience obvious symptoms of menopause (for example, hot flashes to the head); for the rest, the process is easy and practically asymptomatic. Ninety percent of men experience disturbances in the appearance of sexual desire (libido), its decrease, as well as a decrease in erection and its less frequent occurrence.
At what age does it begin?
Typically, menopausal changes in men occur between the ages of 45 and 60. In this case, there is a possibility of early (before forty-five) or late (after sixty) menopause.
Facts about male menopause
- The most common period is 50-55 years, as a consequence of old age.
- Only 20% of men have severe symptoms.
- It takes place on average within 5 years, after which the hormonal changes end.
- After completion, the man does not lose reproductive function, that is, he remains able to conceive a child.
The difference between female menopause and male menopause
Its main difference is the preservation of fertility - that is, a man can give birth both during the course and after the end of menopause , while women lose their reproductive function completely. It is also possible for men to correct the condition - if you go to a doctor in time, who can diagnose “testosterone deficiency”, the onset of menopause can not only be delayed, but practically “run away” from it.
The difference is that in men the androgen pause occurs later and has less pronounced symptoms . In addition, in men, changes in appearance and health are either practically unnoticeable, or they occur so smoothly that they gradually coincide with the signs of aging.
Why testosterone is important
It is the presence of a certain level of testosterone that ensures the full development of the genital organs, the structure of the figure and hair growth according to the male type, a low timbre of the voice, and activates the work of the sweat and sebaceous glands. It affects sexual desire, sperm production, muscle growth, and fat burning. In a word, it is this hormone that makes a man a man.
Why is it dangerous and what rare complications does it cause?
Often the biggest fear during menopause in men is the fear of impotence. However, it is important to remember that completely different functions of the body are responsible for this - during menopause, sexual desire itself decreases, while the erection can remain normal, while impotence is characterized precisely by erectile dysfunction. It is also worth noting that the main complications occur due to nerves.
Neurasthenia may develop, characterized by excessive nervous excitability and “inflating” existing problems. If a man cannot think sensibly and panics, this later leads to depression, sexual disorders, deterioration in quality of life and the progression of concomitant diseases.
Menopause is rare, but can still have complications . Against this background, heart attack and stroke occur, changes in bone tissue lead to bone marrow tumors, insufficient blood supply to the tissues can also lead to impaired blood circulation in the brain. Prevention, or our favorite radical method, will help avoid this.
Accompanying illnesses
They have a powerful effect on both the timing of the onset and the complexity of menopause. It is worth noting some diseases that have the greatest impact:
- hypertension
- diabetes
- castration (traumatic, surgical, radiation)
- atherosclerosis
- chronic intoxication
- thyroid dysfunction
- impotence
Why does the male body need testosterone?
Testosterone is a male sex hormone, most of which is produced by the testicles and some by the adrenal glands.
The effect of testosterone on the male body is expressed in the following:
- in the degree of development of the genital organs during the hormonal development of a man;
- in sexual attraction to representatives of the opposite sex.
- when a boy grows up, testosterone helps the formation of purely male characteristics: a rougher voice, hair growth in certain parts of the body, the formation of a male-type bone skeleton;
- testosterone is responsible for muscle mass and bone strength;
- participates in metabolic processes at different levels;
- affects hematopoietic processes.
Classification and causes of andropause
Based on the age at which the first signs of menopause appeared in men, the disease is divided into the following stages.
Stages of menopause
- Early menopause - manifests itself before the age of fifty. Recently, the disease has begun to “get younger” and is increasingly being diagnosed in men under forty.
- The “standard” age of onset is 50 to 60 years. Manifestations of the disease during this period are considered common, as they coincide with the aging of the body.
- Late – after 60 years.
Causes of early and late menopause
A decrease in testosterone concentration in the body is a physiological process. But it is possible to delay the beginning of the decline in androgen levels, and slow down its pace under the pressure of certain reasons. Here's what speeds it up:
- somatic diseases
- bad habits
- being overweight
In other words, men who lead a less than healthy lifestyle have a much greater chance of experiencing the pathological manifestations of menopause earlier than men who watch their weight, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and do not smoke or drink excessively.
Factors that bring menopause closer
Menopause is a symptom of age, but there are physiological factors that can accelerate its occurrence and intensify its manifestations:
- underdeveloped gonads
- various diseases of the testicles, including undescended testicles
- inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system (for example, inflammation of the prostate gland)
- arterial hypertension
- diabetes
- severe chronic diseases
- cardiac ischemia
- obesity
- physical inactivity (sedentary lifestyle)
- bad habits
- HIV infection
- thyroid diseases
Menopause as a disease was first publicly announced in 1944, when Carl J. Heller and Gordon B. Myers published the article “Menopause in Men: Its Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment” in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This happened 10 years after the discovery of the structure of testosterone.
Does menopause occur in men?
Everyone knows about female menopause, but male age-related problems are not covered so often. Nevertheless, male menopause is not a myth, but quite natural changes that occur in the male body. Menopause in men is part of the natural aging of the body, which no one can avoid.
Male menopause is often called andropause, by analogy with female menopause, but this is not entirely true. If in women during menopause the eggs stop maturing and the ability to reproduce is completely lost, in men the changes do not occur so clearly. Male menopause is more correctly called partial androgen deficiency, since the work of the reproductive organs does not stop, but the level of androgens, including testosterone, decreases.
Nature intended that men have no age restrictions when it comes to procreation. Purely theoretically, a man can become a father even in old age. In practice, this is prevented by age-related diseases and changes in the functioning of the body, which negatively affect potency and reduce fertility.
In older men, sexual activity and the ability to conceive decrease, but do not disappear completely
Male menopause has several characteristic features:
- the work of the testicles does not stop;
- the composition of sperm does not change;
- the amount of testosterone in the blood plasma decreases;
- sperm motility deteriorates.
Thus, male menopause rather affects the quality of sperm and causes difficulties in conceiving, but does not deprive a man of the opportunity to have a child. However, male menopause negatively affects potency due to a decrease in the amount of hormones.
How to recognize the onset of menopause - symptoms
There are many signs of the onset of menopause. Sometimes they appear separately, but sometimes men have to endure a whole complex of symptoms.
Early signs
Symptoms and signs of the onset of male and female menopause are largely similar. Against the background of a decrease in hormones in the blood, hot flashes occur (feelings of heat, redness of the hands and face), increased sweating, and fluid retention in the body begins.
Shortness of breath, weakness, insomnia, deterioration of memory and attention appear . Almost all men at the onset of menopause experience a decrease in libido , erectile dysfunction, and accelerated ejaculation.
Psychological discomfort
When menopause occurs, a man’s psychology and mentality can often change, and their behavioral stereotypes become different. This is due to the fact that a person is not able to normally accept the changes occurring in his body. A depressed emotional state is combined with forgetfulness, decreased flexibility of thinking, increased irritability, and nervousness .
A person becomes intolerant of criticism, does not adequately perceive objections, and strives to adjust everyone around him to himself. It may be the other way around, when a man is constantly in a bad mood, stops experiencing pleasure from what he was doing before - all this leads to a lack of interest in life and provokes the development of depression.
Sexual disorders
The most striking symptom of menopause in men after 40 years of age is the development of erectile dysfunction. Sexual desire decreases and ejaculation is impaired. All this leads to qualitative changes in sexual life. At the same time, there is a direct dependence of the preservation of male capabilities on the physiological state of his body.
Therefore, there is no need to both overload the body with unnecessarily prolonged sexual contacts and practice complete abstinence - this does not lead to anything good. Normal sex life must be maintained; this is the main condition for the continuation of the standard functioning of the genital organs.
Physiological andropause
Andropause in men is often expressed by the following physical changes:
- the prostate increases in size
- Some muscle tissue turns into fat
- bone density decreases
- the proportions of the figure change, it either becomes the so-called “female type”, when fat accumulates on the waist and hips, or a “beer belly” grows
- hair growth decreases
- joint pain appears
- your facial muscles may suddenly go numb for a short period of time
Pathological menopause
The menopausal period in a man can be practically asymptomatic, or it can be accompanied by signs of serious pathology. Testosterone deficiency, the main cause of andropause, occurs pathologically in every fifth man. Characterized by changes in the cardiovascular system, manifests itself in three forms:
- Angina pectoris. Accompanied by pain and heaviness behind the sternum;
- Hypertensive. The main symptom is surges in blood pressure;
- Vasoregular asthenic. Expressed in weakness and fatigue due to poor blood supply.
What are the symptoms of male menopause?
As for menopause in women, this phenomenon has been studied quite well in modern medicine, which cannot be said about menopause in men. Male menopause, the treatment of which is still under development, has many bright spots. However, doctors identify the following symptoms characteristic of male menopause:
- Hot flashes, which are mainly localized in the upper part of the body, less often in the lower part.
- After hard work or intense physical activity, a representative of the stronger sex who is in menopause may begin to experience dizziness, and dark spots may appear before the eyes. Shortness of breath often appears after exertion on the body.
- Decreased libido - sexual desire, which later turns into impotence.
- Headaches for no apparent reason, which can last for several days in a row.
- Noise in the head and ears.
- Jumps in blood pressure or a stable increase.
- During menopause, almost half of the male population begins to suffer from such an unpleasant condition as urinary incontinence and frequent trips to the toilet for this reason.
- During sex, menopausal men produce less sperm, as it begins to be produced in smaller quantities.
- Sexual activities themselves become shorter, as a man experiences premature release of sperm.
- Increased sweating, especially in moments of excitement, strong emotional arousal, at night.
- Due to the fact that a man sweats at night, he cannot sleep normally and have a full rest. This is associated with his constant lack of sleep, fatigue, apathy, and decreased ability to work.
- Sometimes, due to problems with hormones, a man may notice on his body some features that are inherent in women: breast enlargement, rounding of the buttocks.
- A man's skin undergoes aging: it ceases to be elastic and smooth. The same applies to muscle tissue: muscles become more flabby.
- During menopause, the psycho-emotional state of the stronger sex also suffers: he becomes more irritable, harsh, and categorical. Along with this, a state of indifference to everything that is happening and to this world as a whole may appear.
- There is a feeling of unpleasant tingling in the upper and lower extremities.
- Basic mental processes such as memory, thinking, and attention also suffer from menopause. They become weaker and more distracted.
- It is men during menopause who are often suspicious about their health. This condition is characterized by worrying about non-existent diseases and attributing them to oneself.
- All these problems can contribute to a man developing low self-esteem.
Diagnosis and treatment of the condition
Treatment of menopause in men is required only during its pathological course, that is, when complications appear in other organs and systems during andropause. The physiological symptoms of male menopause do not require treatment, they proceed smoothly enough not to pay attention to them, and if discomfort is felt, then you should turn to easy correction using the methods discussed below.
Diagnostic methods
Andropause is determined by a doctor according to clear criteria. In addition to collecting anamnesis, the main diagnostic method of examination for male menopausal syndrome is a blood test for testosterone levels . Research can also determine whether a sufficient amount of active testosterone is contained in saliva.
To determine the state of the endocrine system, tests are performed on seminal fluid and prostate secretions.
Ultrasound of internal organs is also very informative in menopausal syndrome in men , with the help of which it is well determined in what condition the prostate gland is, but even whether the seminal vesicles are normal.
More than 9,000 people have gotten rid of their psychological problems using this technique.
Drug treatment
Treatment of menopause in men with tablets is possible only after an appointment with a urologist , who will find out the condition of the body, identify pronounced disorders, send for tests and only if urgently necessary, prescribe medications.
Depending on the characteristics of the onset of menopause in men, two types of drug therapy are used: somatic and hormonal.
- Somatic suggests the use of medications of various types that will completely eliminate or soften the manifestations of menopausal changes (antispasmodics, drugs to normalize blood pressure).
- Hormone therapy offers treatment with drugs that increase testosterone levels when the natural process of producing one’s own hormones is disrupted. However, testosterone treatment may lead to serious health problems such as the risk of blood clots, cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer.
Alternative Treatment
To relieve the symptoms of andropause in men of different ages, non-drug treatment methods can be used. The main ones include:
- homeopathy
- hirudotherapy
- reflexology
- physiotherapy
- psychotherapy ( read about the most powerful tool in this area at the end of the article )
Phytotherapy
To maintain sexual function in men and correct hormonal status, medications such as ginseng, astragalus, horny weed, and nettle . There are also special complexes that have a general strengthening effect and, during the development of male menopause, help improve the functioning of the reproductive system.
Vitamin therapy
For more severe potency disorders in men during menopause, you can drink synthetic (in the sense, in the form of tablets) vitamins. Just consult a doctor first, since simultaneous use of several medications can neutralize their effect on the body.
The Vitrum series of drugs have good reviews for alleviating symptoms and treating menopause in men the Persen series can also be used for calming and sedation . It also makes sense to look towards Opti-Men. And we remind you that it is better to first consult with a specialist.
Folk remedies
Male menopause, its symptoms and course, no matter what age it occurs and no matter how long it lasts, can be positively affected by treatment with folk remedies. The desired effect will only be achieved with constant use of medicinal plants; hawthorn, viburnum, motherwort, mistletoe, lovage, nasturtium, and narcissus . From them you can prepare decoctions and infusions for daily use, and alternate every month.
This is interesting: the legends of Ancient Greece told about a beautiful young man named Narcissus, who fell in love with himself so much that he died from this love. In some countries, the daffodil flower is considered a symbol of love and a happy marriage.
But the main medical feature of this plant is its ability to help in the treatment of male infertility and impotence, adenoma and inflammation of the prostate. To do this, take a decoction of the root of the flower.
Types of condition
Male menopause is a natural process. Adropause can be alleviated with the help of medications and folk remedies. The average duration of the andropause process is from 2 to 5 years.
When does menopause begin in men and how does it go?
If a man is over 30 years old, then a slow process of testosterone production begins, which can accelerate significantly after 40 years. Male menopause, which appeared before the age of 45, is early; after 50, but before 60, it is normal. Does menopause happen after 60 years? Male menopause in older age is a late natural process and does not require treatment.
Early male menopause can begin for the following reasons:
- the effect of harmful substances;
radiation exposure;
- vascular disorders in the testicles;
- tumors of the reproductive system;
- inflammation of the genital organs;
- castration;
- bad habits;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- chronic diseases;
- problems with the nervous system.
A radical solution - when you want real victory
For that small group of men who are still overtaken by menopause, but who are not used to giving up, there is a radical way to solve the problem of menopause - the Turbo-Gopher technique . The above methods also work, but all this, as we all understand, is more “cosmetic”.
The problem of exhaustion of the body, and as a result - andropause, does not occur suddenly, but has deep reasons. Healthy lifestyle, exercise, proper nutrition, etc. - all this will undoubtedly alleviate the symptoms, but it will never get rid of the causes. Because they don’t lie on the surface, and to really get rid of them, you need to work hard.
And yet, it is possible to overcome menopause. Radically. Fully. Without a trace . If you have the strength to say “let’s say”, the strength to test it on yourself - well, this technique can help you. We wrote more about the technique here .
Read, download the book and start studying. And if you have the courage, in two months you won’t recognize yourself. Tested by tens of thousands of users.
If you don’t want to give up and are ready to really, and not in words, fight for your full and happy life, you may be interested in this article .
Hot flashes during menopause and other symptoms
Let's take a closer look at the signs of menopause in women, which are called hot flashes.
The first sign of hot flashes during menopause is sudden heat and sweating.
Hot flashes during menopause are characterized by sudden sensations of heat, sweating, and sudden redness. Such conditions are especially unpleasant because they can occur at any time, so women feel embarrassed when hot flashes find them surrounded by a group.
Particular discomfort is caused by excessive sweating, which, in combination with other signs of menopause, makes a woman insecure, worsening her quality of life. This sweating is associated with a disorder of vascular tone and increases in temperature that occur with hormonal changes.
The reasons that provoke hot flashes are hot drinks, dishes, alcohol consumption, and emotionally stressful situations. Of course, some factors can be restrained, but it will not be possible to completely refuse, for example, heated food. Women experience hot flashes during menopause about 30 times a day, including at night.
Another symptom of menopause in women is traditionally the complication of intimate relationships, which is associated with loss of elasticity of the mucous membranes of the vagina and urinary tract. The vaginal lining is now easily wounded, so women experience pain during intimacy.
In addition to various internal disorders, external symptoms of menopause are also noted. For example, a lack of the hormone estrogen leads to thinning and dry skin. New wrinkles and unhealthy color appear on the face. The skin becomes inelastic, the breasts sag. Hair also suffers, becoming sparse, inelastic, and faded.
Lack of estrogen may not appear immediately, but 5-10 years after menopause. For example, estrogen no longer interferes with the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, which increases the possibility of myocardial infarction.
In most cases, women during menopause suffer from a lack of calcium, which causes loss of bone mass, increased bone fragility - osteoporosis, which over time causes deformation of the figure and increases the risk of fractures. Also, women who do not take any measures against menopause lose up to 4 centimeters of height in just 10 years, and by the age of 80, every second of them suffers a hip fracture.
During menopause, bone fragility increases
Some hormones that are missing during menopause play a role not only in childbirth, but also in the body's metabolic processes. If the female body is healthy, it will quite easily rebuild the hormonal system in a few months. But a fifth of women feel pain during this period, and the period of adjustment itself is very prolonged, which forces them to consult a doctor.
Treatment of male menopause with drugs
The onset of a delicate period is closely related to deep emotional experiences. It is unpleasant for any man to realize that he is getting old. Intimate relationships are very important in marriage, and sometimes it is their absence that leads to divorce.
Humanity has not yet come up with a cure for immortality, and we will all grow old. You need to convince yourself that this is a normal physiological process, albeit an unpleasant one. You need to fight it if we are talking about early menopause. In other cases, you can slow down the process or make it easier.
How to treat external signs and internal disorders
Before starting treatment, the disease must be diagnosed. Treatment and symptoms of any disease are closely related. How is menopause diagnosed in men? Diagnosis involves laboratory tests. A general and biochemical blood test is mandatory.
A blood test for thyroid hormones is prescribed. If we talk about ultrasound, then ultrasound of the pelvic organs and scrotum, ultrasound of the vessels of the penis, ultrasound of the prostate gland are prescribed. The functioning of the pituitary gland must be checked. Then a consultation with a urologist - andrologist, endocrinologist and therapist is necessary.
As you know, male sexual function depends on the hormone testosterone. Consequently, to maintain or improve sexual function, men are prescribed medications containing this hormone (injections, tablets, gels). Hormone replacement therapy is the main model for treating sexual dysfunction in men.
If we talk about easing the course of menopause, doctors advise:
- Take restorative medications: various vitamins, dietary supplements, sedatives to relieve stress;
- Lead a healthy lifestyle, eat right, give up alcohol and smoking, and exercise regularly.
- In case of neurological problems, it is recommended to attend psychotherapy.
- Be sure to treat concomitant diseases. Until the inflammatory processes are stopped, especially in the reproductive system, it will be difficult;
- Take erection-improving medications (as prescribed by your doctor).
Only a doctor can prescribe medications for decreased sexual function. First, the doctor must diagnose the onset of andropause. The tablets are usually prescribed as follows: Tamoxifen, Andriol, Sustanon (injections). All of them are aimed at increasing the hormone testosterone.
Many men are concerned about the issue of intimate relationships during andropause, which can last 1-5 years. Doctors note that a favorable background for the treatment or prevention of male menopause is a measured sex life with a regular partner.
During this period, maintain trusting and warm relationships with loved ones, because this is not a disease, as we have already said, but a normal physiological state that simply needs to be experienced. While a man’s body is being rebuilt, sexual abstinence, as well as overload, negatively affect health.
Also, you should not get carried away with casual relationships, the risk of “catch” the disease is very high. During this period, the quality of life of a man deteriorates, and it is very important for women to provide support and care to their husband.
