Male menopause is a regular physiological period in the life of every man;the period is typical for men who are in the age category from 40 to 60 years. At this stage, due to age-related changes in the body, the involution processes in the reproductive system predominate.
What happens in the body?
The main changes in the male body occur in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicle system. Thanks to the proper operation of this system, a man can lead a normal sexual life. In the climacteric period, the production of male sex hormones, namely testosterone, is decreasing. This irreversibly leads to hormonal imbalance, changes in metabolic processes, the reorganization of the functioning of many organs and systems.
Men who observe the regime of the day in good health, eat well, are not addicted to alcohol and smoking, exercise regularly, are much more tolerant of physiological changes in the body, and in most cases do not even know what men's menopause is. Men, whose body is weakened by injuries, diseases, a disorderly way of life, quite hard to tolerate the manifestations of the climacteric period.
Who is at risk?
In some men, menopause may occur at 30 years, the reason for this is the presence of some factors:
- various diseases of the genitals of 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 some reason suffered 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 of how the male menopause manifests, since the symptoms are almost invisible, and a strong half writes off them for the usual malaise. But in order to prevent the development of unpleasant symptoms of the climacteric in time, men need to know the characteristic signs of the disease and carefully monitor their health.
Male climacteric period: symptoms
Treatment is best to begin as early as possible, even if the first symptoms do not cause any special discomfort.
The first signs of the onset of the climacteric period are reflected in the change in the state of the body as a whole:
- increased fatigue, reduced efficiency, lost interest in life;
- irritability;
- excessive suspiciousness;
- dizziness;
- sleep disturbances;
- frequent depression;
- increased sweating.
The most common symptoms of male menopause:
- disorders of cardiac function( arrhythmia, heart palpitations);
- sudden flashes to the head, neck and hands, which manifest reddening of the skin in these places;
- strong changes in blood pressure in both the smaller and larger side;
- excruciating headaches;
- shortness of breath, lack of air;
- periodically appears stitching, aching or pressing pain in the heart, giving to the left shoulder or arm( painful sensations occur at any time of the day, regardless of physical exertion).
Men's menopause is characterized by a breakdown in sexual function. As a rule, violations in the reproductive system develop slowly enough, therefore at the initial stage may be invisible:
- accelerated ejaculation;
- reduction in the duration of sexual intercourse;
- violation of orgasm or complete absence of it;
- decrease in the amount of ejaculate;
- decreased sexual desire.
There are several other factors that characterize the male climacteric period. Symptoms in many men manifest in the form of various disorders of urination:
- rapid urination;
- decrease in urinary tract strength;
- heaviness in the lower abdomen and in the groin.
The time of onset of menopause and the severity of its symptoms depend on the lifestyle, the general condition of the body and the degree of activity of sexual life. Therefore, for a visit to the doctor, you do not need to wait for the appearance of all of the above symptoms.
Diagnosis of menopause in men
Diagnosis consists of a comprehensive examination, which includes:
- ultrasound of the prostate;
- an expanded blood test;
- PSA analysis: general and free.
Every man, especially those at risk, should undergo the examination in order not to complicate the male menopause.
Symptoms - treatment: an important relationship
Manifestations of menopause, both in men and women themselves will not pass. Therefore, you need to seek help from a specialist to determine the correct therapy. It is also necessary to understand that each person is individual, therefore all men of the strong half have different male climacteric periods in different ways. Symptoms and treatment are interrelated, as the more pronounced symptoms of menopause, the faster it is to start treatment, which, in turn, must necessarily be comprehensive: drug therapy, healthy eating, exercise and sexual activity, and the patient needs to establish his ownLifestyle.
Many men believe: in order to restore sexual activity, it is necessary to resort to frequent sexual acts. But this is an erroneous opinion. The frequency of sexual intercourse does not affect the symptoms of men's menopause. On the contrary, doctors recommend that during this period of life they lead a measured sex life.
Drug therapy
Treatment mainly consists of:
- hormone replacement therapy;
- preparations for the normalization of erectile function;
- vitamins to maintain and correct the associated health problems.
Admission of male sex hormones is the main method of treating manifestations of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is prescribed only after examination, the result of which is to exclude prostate cancer. Patients are prescribed testosterone preparations( intramuscular injections of 5% testosterone-propionate solution 1 ml 2 times a week, 10-12 injections).The majority of men disappear painful manifestations of menopause, and overall the body improves. After injections, the patients are given methyltestosterone tablets( 0,005 grams 2-3 times a day, courses lasting 20-30 days).
Following the recommendations of the attending physician and prolonged treatment with hormonal preparations gives positive results: the overall well-being improves, insomnia disappears, and the heartbeat normalizes.
Alcohol consumption and smoking significantly reduce the effectiveness of treatment. It is important for the patient to understand that the climacteric period is a temporary condition of the body and with the provision of proper treatment passes without leaving consequences.
Treatment with folk remedies
If there is no possibility to consult a doctor and a man is suffering from a male climacteric period( symptoms), the treatment may consist not only in taking medication. There are quite effective folk remedies for removing symptoms of menopause.
- Grass shepherd's bag. It is necessary to pour 30 g of grass with 1 glass of boiling water. Decoction leave to infuse for 1 hour. Then strain and use half a glass at least 3 times a day.
- Hawthorn flowers.3 tbsp.l.flowers pour 3 tbsp.raw water. Infuse 8-10 hours. Then boil for 5-7 minutes, insulate and insist 30 minutes. At the end of the time, strain and consume in the morning 1 cup of broth on an empty stomach. Then during the day, take it after eating. 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.
- Chubby scent helps well in the period of early menopause. It is necessary to prepare a mixture consisting of: a chaffinch of fragrant( 20 g), blackberry leaves( 25 g), hawthorn flowers( 10 g), herbaceous leaves of motherwort( 20 g) and cotton swine( 15 g).1 tbsp.l.mixture pour 1 tbsp.boiling water, it is good to insulate and insist 1 hour. Before drinking, strain and drink 1 tbsp.l.not less than 3 times a day.
To restore the sexual function help:
- tincture from ginseng root;
- onion;
- vitamin E;
- celery;
- rosemary officinalis.
Traditional methods of treatment can be used only in consultation with the attending physician.
What is the risk of men's menopause?
Numerous medical studies have shown that male menopause aggravates the course of coronary heart disease and contributes to the development of a heart attack and cerebral blood flow, which can lead to a stroke. Also during the menopause, immunity decreases. This factor contributes to the risk of myeloma and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, if you are at the stage when the menopause begins, the treatment should be timely. To do this, do not postpone the visit to the doctor.
How to delay the onset of menopause?
- It is recommended to eat foods that contain vitamin E( salad greens, nuts, cereals).
- Eat foods that contain high amounts of fiber( bread from flour, porridge, fruit, bran).
- It is necessary to reduce the use of salts, carbohydrates, smoked products.
- Regularly visit a doctor for preventive examination.
- Ask for medical help in case of health problems.
- Observe all prescription of the doctor.
- Try to spend more time in the fresh air, making walks.
An important part is played by the inner emotional state of a person.
Prevention of menopause
The regulation of sexual life, conjugal harmony, observance of the work and rest regime, proper nutrition, elimination of psychotraumatic situations and regular metered exercise load play an important role in the climacteric period.
It should be noted that the prevention measures are not aimed at eliminating the menopause, but at eliminating its manifestations.