Male menopause is a natural physiological period in the life of every man; the period is typical for men in the age category from 40 to 60 years. At this stage, due to age-related changes in the body, involutional processes predominate in the reproductive system.
What happens in the body?
The main changes in the male body occur in the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicles system. Thanks to the correct operation of this system, a man can lead a normal sexual life. During menopause, there is a decrease in the production of male sex hormones, namely testosterone. This irreversibly leads to hormonal imbalance, changes in metabolic processes, restructuring of the functioning of many organs and systems.
Men who keep a daily routine from a young age, eat right, do not get carried away with alcohol and smoking, exercise regularly, tolerate physiologicalage-related changes in the body and in most cases do not even have a clue about what a male menopause is. Men whose body is weakened due to injuries, illnesses, a disorderly lifestyle, endure the manifestations of the menopause quite hard.
Who is at risk?
For some men, menopause can occur even at 30, the reason for this is the presence of several factors:
- various diseases of the genitals of an inflammatory nature;
- testicular tumor;
- presence of circulatory disorders in the genitals;
- alcohol consumption and smoking;
- Signs of male menopause are most pronounced in men who, for whatever reason, have undergone surgical castration;
- poisoning with toxic substances;
- effects of radiation (radioactive contamination).
In the absence of the above factors, in most cases, men have no idea how the male menopause manifests itself, since the symptoms are almost invisible, and the strong half writes them off as a common ailment. But in order to prevent the development of unpleasant symptoms of menopause in time, men need to know the characteristic signs of the disease and carefully monitor their he alth.
Male Menopause: Symptoms
Treatment is best started as soon as possible, even if the first symptoms do not cause much discomfort.
The first signs of menopause are reflected in the change in statewhole body:
- increased fatigue, reduced efficiency, lost interest in life;
- irritability;
- excessive suspiciousness;
- dizziness;
- sleep disorders;
- frequent depression;
- excessive sweating.
The most common symptoms of male menopause:
- cardiac dysfunction (arrhythmia, palpitations);
- sudden flushes to the head, neck and arms, which are manifested by reddening of the skin in these places;
- strong changes in blood pressure, both up and down;
- excruciating headaches;
- shortness of breath, shortness of breath;
- periodically appears stabbing, aching or pressing pain in the heart, radiating to the left shoulder blade or arm (pain occurs at any time of the day, regardless of physical exertion).
For male menopause is characterized by a disorder of sexual function. As a rule, disorders in the reproductive system develop rather slowly, so at the initial stage they may be invisible:
- rapid ejaculation;
- reducing the duration of sexual intercourse;
- impaired orgasm or lack thereof;
- decrease in the amount of ejaculate;
- reduced sex drive.
There are several other factors that characterize the male menopause. Symptoms in many men appear in the form of various urinary disorders:
- frequent urination;
- decreased urinary stream strength;
- heaviness in the lower abdomen and groin.
The time of appearance of menopause and the severity of its symptoms depend on the lifestyle, the general condition of the body and the degree of sexual activity. Therefore, you do not need to wait for the appearance of all the above symptoms to see a doctor.
Diagnosis of menopause in men
Diagnosis consists of a comprehensive examination that includes:
- Prostate ultrasound;
- detailed blood test;
- PSA tests: total and free.
Every man should be examined, especially those at risk, so as not to complicate the male menopause.
Symptoms - treatment: an important relationship
Manifestations of menopause in both men and women will not go away on their own. Therefore, it is necessary to seek the help of a specialist to determine the correct therapy. You also need to understand that each person is individual, therefore, for all representatives of the strong half, the male menopause proceeds differently. Symptoms, treatment are interconnected, since the more pronounced the signs of menopause, the sooner treatment should be started, which, in turn, must be comprehensive: drug therapy, he althy eating, sports and sexual activity, and the patient needs to establish his own lifestyle.
Many men believe that in order to restore sexual activity, it is necessary to resort to frequent sexual intercourse. But this is an erroneous opinion. The frequency of sexual intercourse does not affecton the symptoms of male menopause. On the contrary, doctors recommend having a measured sex life during this period of life.
Medication therapy
Treatment mainly consists of:
- hormone replacement therapy;
- drugs to normalize erectile function;
- vitamins to maintain and correct related he alth problems.
Receiving male sex hormones is the main method of treating menopause manifestations. Hormone replacement therapy is prescribed only after an examination, the result of which should rule out prostate cancer. Patients are prescribed testosterone preparations (intramuscular injections of a 5% solution of testosterone-propionate, 1 ml, 2 times a week, 10-12 injections). In most men, the painful manifestations of menopause disappear, and in general the condition of the body improves. After injections, patients are prescribed methyltestosterone tablets (0.005 g 2-3 times a day, courses lasting 20-30 days).
Following the recommendations of the attending physician and long-term treatment with hormonal drugs gives positive results: overall well-being improves markedly, insomnia disappears, heartbeat normalizes.
Alcohol consumption and smoking significantly reduce the effectiveness of treatment. It is important for the patient to understand that the menopause is a temporary state of the body and with the provision of proper treatment it passes without leaving consequences.
Treatment with folk remedies
If there is no way to see a doctor, and a man is suffering from male menopause (symptoms), treatment may not only be taking medication. There are quite effective folk remedies for eliminating the signs of menopause in men.
- Grass shepherd's purse. It is necessary to pour 30 g of grass with 1 cup of boiling water. Leave the decoction to infuse for 1 hour. Then strain and consume half a cup at least 3 times a day.
- Hawthorn flowers. 3 art. l. flowers pour 3 tbsp. raw water. Insist 8-10 hours. Then boil for 5-7 minutes, insulate and leave for 30 minutes. After the time has elapsed, strain and consume in the morning 1 glass of decoction on an empty stomach. Then during the day take after meals.
- St. John's wort. 15 g of St. John's wort pour 200 ml of water, boil for 15 minutes. Then wrap and leave to infuse for 45 minutes. Strain and consume 1 tbsp. l. 6 times a day.
- Odorous woodruff helps well during early menopause. It is necessary to prepare a mixture consisting of: woodruff odorous (20 g), blackberry leaves (25 g), hawthorn flowers (10 g), motherwort herb (20 g) and cudweed swamp (15 g). 1 st. l. mix pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, warm well and leave for 1 hour. Before use, strain and drink 1 tbsp. l. at least 3 times a day.
To restore sexual function help:
- ginseng root tincture;
- onion;
- vitamin E;
- celery;
- rosemary officinalis.
Folk treatments can beuse only in consultation with your doctor.
What is the danger of male menopause?
Multiple medical studies have shown that male menopause aggravates the course of coronary heart disease and contributes to the development of a heart attack and cerebrovascular accident, which can lead to a stroke. Also, during menopause, immunity decreases. This factor contributes to the risk of developing multiple myeloma and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, if you are at the stage when the male menopause begins, treatment should be timely. To do this, do not put off a visit to the doctor.
How to delay the onset of menopause?
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how does male menopause manifest itself It is recommended to eat foods that contain vitamin E (lettuce, nuts, cereals).
- Eat foods that are high in fiber (coarse bread, cereals, fruits, bran).
- It is necessary to reduce the intake of s alts, carbohydrates, smoked meats.
- Regular visits to the doctor for preventive check-ups.
- Seek timely medical attention in case of he alth problems.
- Follow all doctor's orders.
- Try to spend more time outdoors by walking.
An important role is played by the internal emotional state of a person.
Prevention of menopause
A big role during the onset of menopause playregulation of sexual life, marital harmony, observance of the regime of work and rest, proper nutrition, elimination of psychotraumatic situations and regular dosed physical activity.
It is worth noting that preventive measures are not aimed at eliminating menopause, but at eliminating its manifestations.
