Male Menopause: A Phase Which You Should Not
Miss
Hormonal change two words which can bring significant change
to an individuals life. Once hormonal change is brought into
discussion, most people would correlate it to women. These days
however, women are not the only ones who experience hormonal
change, men as well.
Menopause is the normal and natural stage in a womans life
when her menstruation and ovulation ceases that signifies end
to her reproductive years. On the other hand, andropause is a
term for male menopause. Since a man does not undergo
menstruation and ovulation, the reason behind for male
experiencing menopause is to prepare them for second adulthood.
Andropause signifies the end for mens first adulthood.
Women who enter their forties may begin to experience
menopause. Other women starts menopause at age fifty, some even
begin at sixty. Men, on the other hand, may start to undergo
andropause as early as thirty-five or it can be as late as
sixty-five.
While female menopause is a start for women to feel
unconstructive sentiments and other pessimistic emotions, most
experts believe that andropause brings positive change.
A man will go through a crucial change once he enters the
andropause stage. There is inevitable change in psychological,
social, interpersonal and even the spiritual aspect. Andropause
denotes the end of the beginning.
According to research, there are a lot of benefits a man can
obtain once andropause is experienced.
Maturity is the essential benefit of man in going through
male menopause. Men on their first adulthood usually focus on
doing. However this time as they enter the second adulthood,
they are more focused with the being, or the self.
Career-wise, they are more inclined to accomplish their job
because of love of work instead of going to work because it is
necessary. On social relationship, men tend to look at other
men as acquaintances. During first adulthood, men interact with
other men as contenders.
A mans personal relationship also matures. He is more
focused with developing happiness and intimacy with his
partner. Andropause may indicate a stop in brain-draining
battle of the sexes which may be an indication that he can give
way and make his partner win on some discussion. Ego and pride
are left behind. It is transformed to in-depth understanding
and patience.
Men also gains maturity in a sexual relationship. Second
adulthood focuses more on being sexually fulfilled compared to
concentrating on different sexual performances which usually
takes place during first adulthood.
Menopause is a period in life where an individual may start to
feel incomplete. Others may accordingly react to what their
body dictates. Good or bad whatever menopause may create in
ones life, you are still the one who owns your mind, body and
heart. If andropause brings you more benefit, then you are of
the lucky few. Otherwise, if it creates struggles in your life
then it is time to acknowledge the need for help. Primarily,
you need to recognize that you are undergoing change and then
let your significant other know about it. Point out the
necessary things they must do to help you cross the line. If
things seem unbearable after exhausting all possible help
within your fence, then it is time to seek help from an
expert.
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