Мужской климакс – это закономерный physiological period in the life of every man; The period is characteristic 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 predominance of involutional processes in the reproductive system occurs.
What happens in the body?
Major changes in the male body occurin the hypothalamus – pituitary – testes system. Thanks to the correct operation of this system, a man can lead a normal sex 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 the functioning of many organs and systems.
Men who are younger than the day,eating right, not addicted to alcohol and smoking, exercise regularly, endure physiological age-related changes in the body much more easily and in most cases do not even have a clue about what is male menopause. Men whose body is weakened due to injuries, diseases, disorderly lifestyle, rather difficult to endure the manifestations of menopause.
Who is at risk?
In some men, menopause may occur in 30 years, the reason for this is the presence of some factors:
- various diseases of the genital inflammatory nature;
- swelling of the testicles;
- the presence of circulatory disorders in the genitals;
- alcohol consumption and smoking;
- signs of male menopause are most pronounced in men who, for whatever reason, underwent surgical castration;
- toxic poisoning;
- radiation effects (radioactive contamination).
In the absence of the above factors inIn most cases, men do not have a clue as to how men’s menopause manifests, as the symptoms are almost invisible, and the strong half blames them on the usual indisposition. 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 health.
Male menopause: symptoms
It is best to start treatment as early as possible, even if the first symptoms do not cause much discomfort.
The first signs of a climacteric period are reflected in a change in the state of the organism as a whole:
- fatigue, reduced performance, lost interest in life;
- irritability;
- excessive suspiciousness;
- dizziness;
- sleep disorders;
- frequent depression;
- increased sweating.
The most common symptoms of male menopause:
- impaired cardiac function (arrhythmia, heart palpitations);
- sudden flushes to the head, neck and hands, which are manifested by reddening of the skin in these places;
- severe changes in blood pressure, both in the smaller and in a big way;
- painful headaches;
- shortness of breath, lack of air;
- periodically, stabbing, aching or pressing pain in the heart, extending 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, violations in the reproductive system develop quite slowly, so at the initial stage they may be invisible:
- accelerated ejaculation;
- reducing the duration of sexual intercourse;
- violation of orgasm, or its complete absence;
- reducing the amount of ejaculate;
- reduced sexual desire.
There are several other factors that characterize the menopause. Symptoms in many men manifest in the form of various urinary disorders:
- frequent urination;
- decreased urinary jet strength;
- heaviness in the abdomen and groin.
The time of the appearance of menopause and its severitySymptoms depend on lifestyle, general condition of the body and the degree of activity of sexual life. Therefore, to visit the doctor does not need to wait for the appearance of all the above symptoms.
Diagnosis of menopause in men
Diagnosis consists of a comprehensive examination, which includes:
- Ultrasound of the prostate gland;
- detailed blood count;
- PSA tests: general and free.
Each man, especially those in the risk group, must undergo an examination in order not to complicate the male menopause.
Symptoms - treatment: an important relationship
Manifestations of menopause in both men and womenby themselves will not pass. Therefore, it is necessary to seek help from a specialist to determine the correct therapy. You also need to understand that each person is individual, so all men of the strong half have a male menopausal period in different ways. Symptoms, treatment are interrelated, since the more pronounced the symptoms of menopause are, the faster the treatment should begin, which, in turn, must be complex: drug therapy, healthy eating, sports and sexual activity, and the patient should also have his own Lifestyle.
Many men believe:in order to restore sexual activity, it is necessary to resort to frequent sexual intercourse. But this is a misconception. Frequency of intercourse does not affect the symptoms of male menopause. On the contrary, doctors recommend to conduct a measured sex life during this period of life.
Medication Therapy
The treatment mainly consists of:
- hormone replacement therapy;
- drugs for the normalization of erectile function;
- vitamins for the maintenance and correction of related health problems.
Acceptance of male sex hormones - this is the mainmethod of treatment of manifestations of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is prescribed only after an examination, the result of which should exclude prostate cancer. Patients are prescribed testosterone drugs (intramuscular injection of 5% testosterone-propionate solution, 1 ml 2 times a week, 10-12 injections). The majority of men disappear painful manifestations of menopause, and in general the condition of the body improves. After injections, patients are prescribed methyltestosterone tablets (0.005 g, 2-3 times a day, in courses of 20-30 days).
Following the recommendations of the attending physician andlong-term treatment with hormonal drugs gives positive results: the general state of health improves markedly, insomnia disappears, and the heartbeat returns to normal.
Alcohol consumption and smoking significantlyreduce 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, leaving no consequences.
Treatment with folk remedies
If you can not see a doctor, andmen suffer from menopause (symptoms), treatment can be not only taking medication. There are quite effective folk remedies to eliminate signs of menopause in men.
- Shepherd's grass bag. It is necessary to pour 30 g of grass with 1 cup of boiling water. Leave the broth to infuse for 1 hour. Then strain and use half a cup at least 3 times a day.
- Hawthorn flowers. 3 tbsp. l flowers pour 3 tbsp.raw water. Insist 8-10 hour. Then boil for 5-7 minutes, insulate and insist 30 minutes. After the time, strain and use in the morning 1 cup of broth on an empty stomach. Then, during the day, take after meals.
- Hypericum perforatum. 15 g of Hypericum 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.
- Ashberry odorous well helps in the period of earlymenopause. It is necessary to prepare a mixture consisting of: fragrant ashberry (20 g), blackberry leaves (25 g), hawthorn flowers (10 g), motherwort grass (20 g), and swamp dried rodents (15 g). 1 tbsp. l mix pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, well insulate and insist 1 hour. Before use, strain and drink 1 tbsp. l at least 3 times a day.
To restore sexual function help:
- tincture of ginseng root;
- onion;
- vitamin E;
- celery;
- rosemary officinalis
Traditional methods of treatment can be applied only in consultation with your doctor.
What is dangerous male climacteric period?
Многочисленные медицинские исследования показали, that male menopause aggravates coronary heart disease and contributes to the development of heart attack and impaired cerebral circulation, which can lead to stroke. Also during the menopause, immunity is reduced. This factor contributes to the risk of multiple myeloma and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, if you are at a stage when the male menopausal period begins, treatment should be timely. To do this, do not postpone the visit to the doctor.
How to delay the onset of menopause?
- Eat foods that contain a large amount of fiber (coarse flour, cereal, fruit, bran).
- It is necessary to reduce the use of salts, carbohydrates, smoked meats.
- Regularly visit the doctor for a routine examination.
- Seek medical attention in time if you have any health problems.
- Follow all doctor's prescriptions.
- Try to spend more time in the fresh air while walking.
An important role is played by the inner emotional state of a person.
Menopause prevention
Large role in the offensive periodmenopausal period play regulation of sexual life, marital harmony, adherence to work and rest, proper nutrition, elimination of stressful situations and regular dosed exercise.
It is worth noting that preventive measures are not aimed at eliminating menopause, but at eliminating its manifestations.
