Men also need to be wary of “menopausal” issues

　　Nowadays, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's requirements for the quality of life are getting higher and higher.“ male The issue of "menopause" has also attracted more and more attention from middle-aged and elderly men and the medical community.

　　1. What is male menopause. Medically, male menopause is called "late-onset hypogonadism." Due to the accelerating pace of modern society and increasing social pressure, many male friends around us have entered middle age. As male physiological functions such as testicles gradually decline, the secretion of male hormones also shows a significant downward trend, leading to endocrine dysfunction in the body and symptoms such as general fatigue, memory loss, insomnia, etc. Dream A series of "menopausal syndromes" similar to those of women, such as worry and paranoia, are medically called "male menopause".

　　2. Main symptoms of “male menopause” . The symptoms of menopause are different for every man. Generally speaking, they are mainly manifested in the following aspects: First, feeling weak all over. Some male friends obviously feel that their physical strength is not as good as before in daily life. They get tired easily, sweat frequently, feel weak and sore all over, and have stiff joints. ； The second is feeling eye discomfort. often feel Eye Dryness, fatigue, stars in the eyes, headache and dizziness after watching TV or using the computer for a long time. Presbyopia occurs and myopia glasses do not work ； Third, sleep is significantly reduced. I no longer have the habit of staying in bed, my rest time is reduced, and I suffer from insomnia and dreaminess. ； The fourth is the degeneration of taste organs. Different from the past, the taste that has been formed for many years has gradually changed, and I have become fond of sweet, sour, spicy, salty and other heavy-flavored foods. ； The fifth is poor emotional state. It often manifests as mental depression, melancholy, and helplessness, losing the positive attitude in the past, no longer having passion, and deliberately avoiding pressure. In addition, it also manifests as loss of sexual desire, memory loss, significantly weakened hearing, and the amount of alcohol consumed is not as good as before.

　　3. The causes of "male menopause". The reason why menopause occurs is because as men gradually increase in age, their kidney qi gradually weakens, and the supply of essence and blood becomes increasingly insufficient, resulting in what is called "liver yin blood deficiency" in traditional Chinese medicine. There are also some male friends who suffer from physical decline due to their own physical decline. disease The influence of factors such as upper body, excessive work and rest, mental stress, excessive social pressure, etc., causes the secretion of male hormones in the body to begin to decrease. At the same time, due to changes in one's own physique, it cannot be adjusted by oneself, resulting in a series of functional disorders in the body, namely "male menopausal syndrome." In addition, inappropriate behaviors such as smoking and alcohol abuse healthy A lifestyle that leads to early menopause.

　　4. How to prevent “male menopause” . If a male friend feels that he has the typical symptoms of male menopause, it is best to go to a regular doctor Hospital Carry out a comprehensive health check-up, and once you are diagnosed with male menopause, you can prescribe the right medicine. In terms of drug treatment, you can take traditional Chinese medicine to nourish the kidney and replenish qi under the guidance of a doctor, or you can also take some ginseng and other supplements ； In terms of food regulation, you can eat some foods that can supplement and enhance gonadal function, such as mutton, leeks, yams, carrots, chrysanthemum, sesame, walnuts and other fresh vegetables, and some fresh apples, kiwis, jujubes and other fruits. Foods that are high in sugar or salty should be avoided. At the same time, attention should be paid to strengthening physical education exercise To improve your physical fitness, you must ensure adequate sleep, stop smoking and drinking, and change bad habits. At the same time, you must work hard to relieve all kinds of stress and maintain an optimistic and peaceful attitude.