If it comes to such an inevitable phenomenon asclimax, the majority immediately remembers the notorious female problems associated with deterioration of character, irritability and other "delights". But it turns out that men suffer from hormonal changes no less than their girlfriends, and there is a completely objective phenomenon, which is called men's menopause.
This phenomenon has a completely logical explanation,because with age, the activity of the genital glands dies out, although men, unlike women, retain the opportunity to have offspring until old age. Representatives of the stronger sex rarely focus on emerging signs or feel embarrassed to handle such problems to the doctor. And completely in vain, because the men's menopause, as well as the female, the phenomenon is not very pleasant and can affect the well-being.
So, what is the male menopause?This is the state of the body, which manifests itself by a decrease in the production of free testosterone, an increase in the level of estrogens and globulins, that is, a violation of the normal androgenic-estrogen balance.
Male menopause can start in enoughearly age (about 40 years), but more often such changes occur about 50-60 years. There are also physiological and pathological climax men. In the first case, changes in the body occur as a result of the natural process of aging and extinction of sexual function. In the second, the onset of menopause causes various diseases. It can be various inflammatory diseases of the genital area, including infectious nature, diseases associated with circulatory disorders or the appearance of tumors. Influence on the time of onset of menopause such factors as radioactive exposure, the impact of poisonous substances, as well as the abuse of alcoholic beverages and smoking.
How does men's menopause manifest themselves?It should be noted that the symptoms of female and male menopause largely coincide, although in men, as a rule, clinical manifestations increase gradually. Disturbances can be observed from the side of the cardiovascular system (rapid heart rate, the appearance of dyspnea, the appearance of aching pain in the heart, increased blood pressure). From the side of the genitourinary system, adenoma or exacerbation of the chronic inflammatory process is often observed. The sexual function gradually fades away, which is expressed in a decrease in the inclination, the sexual act becomes shorter in time, the ejaculation of the sperm decreases, the sensations during orgasm are "erased".
At the same time, various disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine system are often observed, which can lead to the development of diabetes, obesity, gout and other diseases.
As well as in women, manifestations of menopause inmen are often accompanied by violations from the psycho-emotional sphere. At this time, the man becomes irritable, excitable. He is often disturbed by disturbing thoughts, down to the development of depression. Sometimes there is a memory impairment, as well as loss of interest in work, family and previous hobbies.
Лечение климакса, естественно, связано не с elimination of the phenomenon as such, and with the removal of symptoms that cause a disturbance of well-being. The greatest success can be achieved with the application of an integrated approach, subject to observation by several specialists. The first step in treating manifestations of menopause is the normalization of work, rest and nutrition. You need to try to normalize your physical activity and fight against excess weight. When there are signs of anxiety, sedatives should be used, and the use of drugs normalizing the blood supply to the brain is often shown.
If menopause leads to severe depressivedisorders, it is necessary to examine and treat the therapist. At strongly expressed signs appoint or nominate replacement hormone therapy which will help to soften negative displays. And to maintain sexual function, it is worth taking multivitamin complexes, as well as natural stimulants, for example, tincture of Echinacea or Schizandra.
