Post Date December, 03 2023
Male menopausal syndrome has become a serious disease that plagues male health, with a trend towards younger age. The results of a clinical experiment show that the phenomenon of menopause, previously characterized by the elderly, is now attacking middle-aged people, with the youngest being only 39 years old.
Case Analysis
Guan is a senior manager of a joint venture in Tianjin Development Zone. At the age of 42, he is at the golden age of being energetic and successful in his career. Recently, he often suffers from unexplained depression, sudden hot flashes, drowsiness, fatigue, and inattention. He sits and dozes while lying down, unable to sleep. In desperation, Guan came to the andrology department of urology and was eventually diagnosed as "male menopausal syndrome.". After taking the right medicine to supplement testosterone, Guan's condition improved significantly, and the family regained a harmonious atmosphere.
Male menopause is easily overlooked
Experts have pointed out that the main reason for male menopause to cause medical errors lies in people's psychological misconceptions, that is, when it comes to "menopause", most people only think of women, while compared to women, male menopause is often ignored due to its lack of obvious signs and varying degrees from person to person.
Male menopausal symptoms differ
According to male experts, menopausal symptoms vary from man to man, with the following four main types of symptoms: 1. Emotional and cognitive dysfunction, such as fatigue, decreased work ability, and inattention; 2. Decreased sexual function; 3. Physiological symptoms, such as insomnia, constipation, bone and joint pain, etc; 4. Symptoms of vasoconstriction, such as sweating, hot flashes, palpitations, etc.
Reasons for early menopause in men
The main reason for these symptoms is that the interaction between the testis, pituitary, hypothalamus, and cerebral cortex is out of balance. As men enter menopause, their androgen secretion begins to decline, and the hypothalamus, located in the upper pituitary gland, is in an excited state, resulting in recurrent symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, palpitations, breathing difficulties, numbness of hands and feet, and headaches. In addition, unhealthy lifestyles (such as smoking, alcohol abuse, etc.), chronic diseases, and harsh living environments can also easily induce the early onset of menopause. People who engage in mental work with little physical exercise, or those who have previously engaged in intense sports but have suddenly stopped, are prone to early menopause. On the contrary, those who have more opportunities to go out or exercise regularly have a late onset of menopause.
Experts pointed out that since male menopausal syndrome does not affect life and work, emphasis should be placed on prevention and conditioning, mainly reflected in establishing a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a good mood, and eating a balanced diet. In short, if we can pay attention to physical and mental health care, and properly and balanced diet, most middle-aged men can smoothly and smoothly cope with the changes brought about by menopause.
