October 4th, 2009 | by menopause-expert |
If any of the males you know closely has been acting strange lately, do not worry. This is just a phase they are going through. This phase in a man’s life is known as male menopause there are several male menopause symptoms to look for if you want to help someone cope with this phase.
What is male menopause?
It is also referred to as andropause. A gradual drop in the levels of testosterone the body characterizes it. Testosterone is the *** hormone in a man’s body and responsible for the release of *****. The hormone is also known to provide muscular strength and initiate *** drive. However, studies say that not all men go through this phase. The actual reason for this is unknown.
Male hormones tend to reach its highest levels between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. In some cases, the hormone levels many drop in mid 20s. However, some men experience a drop in testosterone levels when they reach forty. There is a significant drop in these levels by the time they reach fifty. This is due to some of the diseases they suffer from.
There are several Male menopause symptoms to look for in a man:
a) Libido decline: Men tend to lose interest in ***. A man tends to have *** less frequently after menopause and finds it less enjoyable.
b) Fatigue: Menopause results in lower levels of energy in a man.
c) Forget fullness: Men find it difficult to concentrate and tend to forget daily chores.
d) Irritability: Irritability is the common symptom of male menopause. Men tend to display feelings of anxiety, anger, depression and irritability once they reach menopause.
e) Weight gain: Male menopause is accompanied by weight gain and muscle mass loss.
f) Steep difficulties: One of the most common male menopause symptoms includes sleep difficulties. Men find it difficult to enjoy uninterrupted deep sleep. They are unable to fall asleep.
g) Osteoporosis: Bone loss is known to be another symptom of male menopause. This often results in Osteoporosis.
h) Low self-confidence: Men often experience drops in their self-confidence and competency. They also witness a lot of confusion and indecisiveness in their daily matters.
Monitoring symptoms related to menopause can help you to talk about these freely to your health care practitioner and get adequate help.
Other male menopause symptoms:
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Night sweats
Mood swings mood swings list less ness.
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Low libido
Enhanced heart attack risk
Enhanced heart disease risk
Overall loss of energy
Decreased enjoyment of life
Erectile dysfunction.
There are several therapies used for controlling male menopause. Some of these therapies include:
Testosterone injections
Testosterone injections
Testosterone creams
Releasing patches
Testosterone pellets
However, it is very important to consult your doctor prior to deciding on a treatment option for male menopause symptoms.
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By Anita on Oct 6, 2009 | Reply
Some of the most common menopausal symptoms for women and men are night sweats and hot flashes. For helpful hints to combat night sweats go to Help For Night Sweats. The tips have been a real lifesaver for many of my clients.