Each of us could name at least a few symptoms of menopause, but the problem arises when it comes to the male version of this ailment. We are not aware that menopause as a natural process of the passage of time applies not only to women. Men do not like to talk about andropause, which does not mean that it is not worth getting interested in. The first symptoms usually appear in men around 50 years of age.
The changes that occur then cannot be compared to the loss of fertility that occurs in the fairer sex, because nature has been a little more gracious to the subject among men. It is true that male reproductive abilities become slightly weaker with age, but before they stop completely, the male body goes through changes that are caused by a decrease in hormones, especially testosterone. The impact of this decline on the work of the whole organism cannot be underestimated.
- decrease in muscle mass,
- Muscle aches
- general weakness,
- Deterioration of physical fitness,
- Problems with sleeping,
- Sweating and heat attacks
- Heart palpitations,
- decrease in sexual desire,
- erection problems,
- Worse concentration and memory,
- Changeable moods,
- Irritability,
- Osteoporosis – bone decalcification,
- Hypertension,
- diabetic changes,
- Hyperplasia of the prostate gland and
- Kidney disease
- Hair thinning.
These are the most common symptoms faced by men and their immediate surroundings. In this case, it is worth considering how to take care of your body during this difficult time for it.
In the first place, consider changing your lifestyle, because it has been proven that men who take a daily dose go through the menopause more gently. You also often underestimate the necessary visits to the doctors and proper diet. Testosterone levels decline in your thirties. Therefore, it is worth enriching the diet with essential vitamins and nutrients, as well as limiting stimulants. Avoiding fatty and fried foods, alcohol, cigarettes and using healthy products is very important in mitigating the consequences of menopause.
You can also opt for hormone therapy, which should first of all be consulted with a specialist in this field. This therapy consists in supplementing the reduced level of male hormones, especially testosterone. Even a few weeks of treatment can effectively show satisfactory results – stimulate a minimized sex drive, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve well-being, which so far left much to be desired. It has long been known that a healthy lifestyle affects its prolongation, and certainly delays the onset of all symptoms of the aging process. Even if you do not feel the symptoms of andropause, it is worth going to the doctor once every 2 years to check your health, especially the prostate, heart and blood should be examined.