Testosterone Talk: Symptoms of Male
Menopause
Shrugged shoulders this is mens common reaction whenever
menopause is discussed by their significant other. Perhaps the
reaction can be taken into account with the fact that it is
hard to understand something that you do not personally
experience.
What if men experience menopause? Will they begin to
understand a womans menopausal plight?
It may be a resounding yes or no.
Medical studies show that women are not the only ones who
experience menopause, men does too. The term is referred to as
male menopause commonly known as andropause. Viropause is
another term for male menopause. This is described to be the
cause of low testosterone levels. Others view it as an end to
first adulthood and an indication to begin second adulthood.
Some individuals on the other hand view andropause in a sexual
manner, wherein it signifies deterioration of sexual desires
and performance.
Men may find this fact alarming. Perhaps then, they will
start to realize and later on comprehend how it is like to have
drastic hormonal change. Menopause for women has distinct and
defined symptoms such as stop of menstrual cycle, hot flashes
which is evident on the face, chest and neck, too much
perspiration, dryness in the vagina, throbbing heartbeat, body
aches, itching skin, the growth of hair increases specifically
on face but growth of hair decreases on armpit and pubic
hair.
On the other hand, dropping of testosterone produced is the
most well-defined symptom of male menopause. This can be
screened and identified after consulting a physician since
decrease in testosterone may also be associated with other
illnesses such as diabetes.
Once testosterone level has gone down, the following
symptoms may be transparent:
- Physical exhaustion from simple tasks. The usual
alertness and drive to easily accomplish tasks decreases.
Being usually tired however does not contribute for a man
to gain better sleep. At this stage, he may suffer from
insomnia.
- Furthermore, increase in weight and body fat is evident
yet unexplainable.
- Mental fatigue. The ability to concentrate lessens. He
may need time to digest things being discussed over a
conversation, on a written material or even audio-related
matters.
- Emotional exhaustion. At this time, a mans temper
varies. He may feel happy now and suddenly sadness might
strike him. Sadness aside, he may depict an angry attitude
most of the time. Moreover, a man experiencing male
menopause can easily be observed as always nervous.
- Decrease in sexual desire. This may be due to failure
to get or sustain an erection.
Andropause is not an alarming situation if men have apt
knowledge on facts about male menopause. It will also be
helpful if he gains knowledge on its symptoms so he can gauge
whether or not he is suffering from andropause. To further
verify the condition, a visit to a physician is highly
recommended.
The situation will be less distressing for men if their
significant others will well support him. If women needs
heightened support, love and understanding during the
menopausal stage, men in the same way needs it.
Now that there is a male version of menopause, maybe then
the successor of Adam will be able to understand what is going
with a womans body when she begins to experience menopause.
Perhaps now there will be no more shrugging of shoulders.
Instead there will be a shoulder to lean on hard times such as
undergoing andropause.
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