Andropause is not a disease but a natural aging process that all men go through. It implies a decrease in the production of testicular hormones, but not a definitive cessation as occurs with estrogen in women. That's why comparing it with menopause is a mistake. It is very important the intelligent and collaborative participation of the couple in this stage.
Fatigue, loss of physical strength, libido, weight gain, insomnia and even concentration are symptoms that indicate to the man who is aging and that his testosterone production has decreased.
This condition usually occurs from the age of 50. The decline of androgens - mostly testosterone - can cause some people to need medical help, although not everyone should require it, and most importantly, the couple's support and understanding.
How does this affect the couple?
] It is common for men who go through andropause to have depression pictures of greater or lesser severity that alter social and family life, and react with irritation even to things that are not so important. Frequently, these signs are ignored or attributed to the lifestyle: too much stress, few hours of sleep, the economic situation, etc. It is common that the environment can not understand these changes of mind, and that women refer to them saying that they behave as if they were in menopause. Actually, many changes may have a basis in changes in hormone levels.
How can the couple collaborate with them?
The collaboration of women is usually a key element ; it is necessary to understand better what happens to the couple:
- The secretion of testosterone decreases with the passing of the years; This hormone has to do with humor, the maintenance of bones and muscles and mainly with desire and sexual activity: therefore, if he does not feel like having sex, it is not necessarily because he "has another woman".
- More than 50% of men suffer from symptoms due to changes in testosterone levels, while others who will never have this deficit.
- Over the years, the blood supply to the penis decreases, making it common that there are difficulties in the erections: many women believe that these problems are due to the passage of time since they do not manage to excite it. Some men think the same, however the erection is self-regulated by the autonomic nervous system, and not controlled by the will.
- As the conduction by the nerves that carry the stimuli is becoming slower, the erection will require greater stimuli and sexual games You can help with this.
- The treatment of menopausal symptoms in women, vaginal dryness, less sexual desire, will allow a better couple activity.
These tips can cause great changes in the couple. [19659002] If the patient begins with some of these symptoms the first thing is to consult with a specialist so that he / she can examine them and do a study. Then it will be decided if it is advisable that you start with a treatment. This is to provide the testosterone that you do not have and you need, as long as it does not bring risks to your health.
If the specialist considers it appropriate to give testosterone to the patient, he must first check his pressure, prostate and cholesterol, to avoid that the effect is negative. The drug requires a lot of vigilance and not all men tolerate it well.
Having healthy habits since youth can delay and combat the presence of the symptoms produced by the decrease in testosterone. International studies reveal that alcoholism and obesity cause the premature appearance of manifestations linked to this male condition.
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