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The concept of andropause was created by combining two Greek words: andros, meaning male, and pausis, a word translated as pause. Male menopause is called andropause. It is a difficult period related to the many changes in a man’s life, both mentally and physically. During this period, hormonal changes occur, which lower a man’s sex drive. Despite the fact that andropause is a natural process, there are opportunities to naturally relieve symptoms.
Andropause – what is it?
Andropause it is an individual process for each man. This means that the accompanying symptoms may appear at different ages and with varying severity. The reason andropause is a dysfunction of the hormonal and reproductive function of the testicles, which results in a reduction in the concentration of male sex hormones, especially testosterone. Signs that appear during andropause they also result from a decrease in the production of DHEA by the adrenal glands and a decrease in the level of growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. In most cases andropause manifests itself around the age of 50, but the occurrence of typical symptoms has also been observed in men at the age of 40. Quite a few doctors say that your lifestyle and overall health have a very big influence on the appearance andropause. The onset of menopause may occur earlier as a consequence of civilization diseases such as: diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, obesity, smoking, low physical activity, poor diet and alcohol abuse.
Andropause – symptoms
symptoms andropause mainly due to a decrease in testosterone, DHEA and growth hormone levels. Lowering their concentration in the body leads to physical, mental and sexual changes. Men during menopause may observe changes in themselves such as fat gain, muscle mass reduction, gynecomastia – an increase in male breasts, hair thinning, weaker immunity, excessive sweating, susceptibility to arterial hypertension or osteopenia. Additionally, there may also be problems with sleep and appetite. For mental symptoms andropause these include depressed mood, negative attitudes and depression, irritability, decreased concentration, or slight memory impairment.
For men walking by andropause, the most difficult group of symptoms are those related to sexual activity, i.e. decreased libido and erection problems.
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Andropause – over-the-counter drugs
A way to mitigate the effects andropause is the use of hormone therapy, which is one of the methods of its treatment. It consists in increasing the concentration of hormones that are missing in the body, especially testosterone. After just a few weeks of using it, you can observe its effects, such as increased libido, strengthening of bones and muscles and improved well-being. In mitigating the effects andropause it is equally important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet, increase physical activity and avoid stimulants such as cigarettes and alcohol. Dietary supplements offered by some pharmacies may prove to be additional support. Men who cannot cope with tiring symptoms andropause, you can suggest over-the-counter medications containing pumpkin seed oil, powdered nettle leaves, saw palmetto extract, zinc, selenium and manganese. Medicines with such a composition are designed to regulate the rhythm of urination, help maintain the proper condition of the prostate gland and protect cells against changes caused by aging processes.