Symptoms of menopause

　　Men in their forties are also menopausal. Mr. Ma, 41, is a middle-level cadre of a large enterprise. He used to be quick-thinking and energetic. He often felt that he was unable to do his job and was careless about his work. His cheerful and easy-going personality has become often irritable and irritable. Colleagues said that Lao Ma had changed, and he himself felt baffled. He once ridiculed himself by saying that "time is not forgiving", and it is indeed true. He has insomnia and forgetfulness, and occasionally his heart feels uncomfortable. Is this because he is Asian? healthy？

　　exist Hospital At the men's clinic, his wife who accompanied him also mentioned that Mr. Ma's sexual function had also declined, he often complained of tiredness and was unwilling to have sex. After examination, experts diagnosed male Menopausal syndrome.

　　Experts told reporters that in the past, it was always believed that men did not have menopause because men did not have similar symptoms. female of“ menopause "period" is an obvious sign. The concept of "male menopause" was proposed at the European Andrology Conference held in 1994, which was widely recognized by the academic community. Male menopause is mainly caused by the decrease of androgen in men, so it is also called "partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged and elderly men". After the age of 30, the androgen in the male body decreases by 1% to 2% every year. After the age of 50, the androgen is only half of what it was before the age of 30. By the age of 70, the androgen level in the male body is only 10% of the male hormone level at the age of 25. According to statistics, nearly 40% of men over the age of 40 are troubled by menopause, which can last from a few years to a few months.

　　After the decrease of androgen, the lack of "sexual interest" turns into depression. Testosterone is the most important androgen in the male body and is mainly secreted by the testicles. When men enter menopause, testosterone quietly disappears. Testosterone deficiency not only affects sperm generation, affecting sexual function, and can also cause hair loss , muscles become weak and weak, and the mood deteriorates.

　　Experts say that if you are over 40 years old and have the following symptoms at the same time, accompanied by a decrease in testosterone levels, it means you have entered menopause:

　　(1) Sexual function symptoms: decreased sexual desire, decreased erection quality, ejaculation Too fast, testicular atrophy, etc.

　　(2) Psychiatric symptoms: depression, sadness, pessimism and disappointment, loss of enthusiasm for life, mental stress, panic, and suspicion.

　　（3）nerve Symptoms: cold limbs, numbness and pain, tinnitus, easy sweating, and general weakness.

　　(4) Gastrointestinal symptoms: loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating after eating, bitter taste in the mouth and pantothenic acid, constipate or diarrhea.

　　(5) Cardiovascular symptoms: facial flushing, palpitations, headache and dizziness.

　　Symptoms of male menopause are relatively hidden, and clinical diagnosis is very serious. Many men think that the decrease in physical strength and sexual desire is due to stress and fatigue. Mental workers become a high-risk group for "early menopause". A concerning phenomenon is that male menopause tends to occur earlier. Mental workers who are under high pressure and are in a state of long-term mental stress, such as white-collar workers in the workplace and business leaders, are prone to become high-risk groups for early onset of male menopause, and may enter menopause at the age of 30.

　　People who are engaged in mental work but seldom exercise, or who used to exercise regularly but suddenly stopped, are prone to "early sleep". On the contrary, menopause comes later in those who go out more often or exercise regularly. A Japanese study summarized several occupations that are susceptible to male menopausal syndrome: bank clerks, teachers, architects, corporate backbones, etc.

　　Experts believe that men who are sedentary for long periods of time are more likely to suffer from menopausal problems. Men who sit for long periods of time often suffer from indigestion, lack of energy, and excessive fatigue due to lack of opportunities to exercise. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, the most obvious harm is abdominal obesity, which is a military belly. In addition, often relying on a chair can also lead to slow reaction and reduced sensory sensitivity, which is not surprising in causing sexual dysfunction.

　　Testosterone brightens up middle age. "Big supplement" has psychological effects. The treatment of male menopause is relatively simple.