What is "late-onset hypogonadism"”

　　China over 40 years old male It is a group with a high incidence of "late-onset hypogonadism". More than 40% of them suffer from physical and psychological symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, irritability, decreased concentration, anxiety, tantrums, depression, etc. These are all manifestations of "late-onset hypogonadism" or "male menopause". This is the first middle-aged and elderly man in China announced today healthy Information disclosed in the condition study report.

　　Initiated by the National Population and Family Planning Commission Institute of Science and Technology, which male clinical Professor Gu Yiqun, director of the research office and member of the World Health Organization's Men's Special Steering Committee, organized and implemented the survey. The results showed that the prevalence rate of "late-onset hypogonadism" among men aged 40 to 49 years old in mainland China increased to 19%; it rose to 38% among men aged 50 to 59 years old; and as high as 56% among men aged 60 to 69 years old.

　　Professor Jiang Hui, deputy chairman of the Andrology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, said that this is because after the age of forty, the level of male hormones in men gradually decreases with age, and physiological functions begin to decline. Especially when faced with pressure from society, work and family, it is easy to neglect health concerns. In fact, just like middle age female Paying attention to the supplement of estrogen is the same as the maintenance of ovaries. Men entering middle age should also pay attention to the supplement of testosterone hormone.

　　Professor Jiang said that testosterone has a wide range of physiological effects, including reproduction, urology, skin , bones, muscles, hematopoiesis, cardiovascular and nerve There are androgen receptors in the human body, so "late-onset hypogonadism" can not only cause neurological amnesia, irritability, depression and other mental and psychological disease , and it is also a sign of certain basic diseases, which may seriously affect men's quality of life and must be taken seriously. ”

　　In order to help middle-aged and elderly men detect the disease as early as possible, andrology experts from the Chinese Medical Association jointly recommend an internationally accepted androgen deficiency self-test form for middle-aged and elderly men, and recommend that men over 40 years old perform self-examination. If they are positive, they should go to the hospital. Hospital Test testosterone levels for early detection and correct treatment.

　　Professor Zhu Jichuan, chairman of the Andrology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, emphasized that there are currently safe and effective treatments for the disease, which can relieve symptoms through exogenous testosterone supplementation and fundamentally improve the quality of life.