Andropause

Andropause

There is constant talk of menopause in women. It is the situation in which women no longer have menstruation at a certain age. Age depends on the type of women and their situation. In the case of men, there is andropause. We are going to talk about this throughout the article. It is a decrease in the production of testosterone, one of the male hormones most important to man.

In this article we are going to tell you what are the main symptoms of andropause and everything you need to know about it.

What is andropause

Effects of andropause

As we have mentioned before, testosterone is a very important male hormone. It has numerous essential functions in the human body and it has various mechanisms with which to stimulate its synthesis. Generally, testosterone synthesis reaches its natural peak when you are young. It is also closely linked to men dedicated to bodybuilding and fitness for helping to gain muscle mass.

Andropause is the state in which this male hormone stops being produced in the same amounts as always. A noticeable decrease is experienced. Usually, the age at which men stop producing it is usually between the late 40s and 55s. Testosterone is the hormone that performs the same effects as estrogens in a woman.

From the age of 30, lA man's testosterone levels begin to decline by 15%. As the age of 45 passes, it is when the first symptoms of andropause begin to be felt. By age 50, testosterone levels drop by up to 50%. People who are 70 years or older, have very, very low testosterone levels and no longer allow an erection or in very few cases.

The main causes why andropause takes place they are aging, but also more factors such as alcohol, stress, some medications and obesity. People with a high percentage of fat tend to have the lowest testosterone levels and, as a consequence, their sexual libido is reduced.

Main symptoms

Andropause symptoms

As testosterone helps to build proteins and is the main responsible for the sexual reproduction of men, the main symptoms can be noted in a decrease in fertility.

Among the main symptoms that we find at the beginning of andropause are:

  • Changes in attitude and mood. You generally look more downcast and less willing to face things. One proceeds to have less libido and sexual desire and one focuses on other types of details far from sex.
  • Increased fatigue from loss of energy. You get tired sooner and you don't have as much stamina as you used to.
  • With less libido and sexual desire, heerections are less frequent and long-lasting. By not feeling like sex, you don't have enough motivation to get an erection. Many men end up having forced or wanting sex but the body does not respond to them. This is when medications are thrown away and other problems may arise from their uncontrolled use.
  • Increases weight and irritability. We look less patient due to the fact that we are more tired and fatigued. This makes us end up eating more in order to find a stimulus that makes us happy. Obviously, we do not resort to a grilled chicken fillet, but to sweets and chocolates. The issue of chocolate is not unique to women.
  • Nervousness and depression We are more nervous and everything falls worse to the point of entering small episodes of depression. What used to be easy to solve is now more than just a bumpy mountain to traverse along the way.
  • Reduced force and volume of ejaculation. If before we could enjoy an abundant and strong ejaculation fruit of pleasure, now it will be poorer.
  • Increased sweating, circulatory problems, and headache. These symptoms are related to each other. As we feel more heated, we will experience more sweating in the body. As we move less to feel more fatigued and less motivated, our body fat increases and with it circulatory problems begin. Finally, this discomfort increases the frequency of headaches.

What to do with andropause

Male menopause

The first thing is to think that the drop in testosterone levels can cause an extra risk in the appearance of not only temporary but long-term health problems. The skeletal system can suffer from less physical activity, increased levels of body fat and weight, and the heart system can suffer from circulatory problems. It is essential to maintain a good diet linked to continuous physical exercise to keep us in good condition.

That that sport is only for young people and adolescents is not like that. Those over 40 should stay fit as if they were young. Physical activity has to be adapted to the performance of each one so that it can be useful. By reducing the fat percentage and increasing cardiovascular and strength exercise we will be stimulating the production of testosterone and avoiding circulatory problems.

If you suspect that you are having some of the symptoms mentioned above, it is because you may be beginning to have andropause. The best thing in these cases is to go to a specialist who will perform a blood test to corroborate and advise you at all times. With a blood test you can know your testosterone levels and remedy it with the activities mentioned.

It is vitally important to watch your diet and exercise at all times and not get carried away into thinking that you can not do anything against it. On the contrary, falling into that circle of symptoms and getting carried away by them is just an excuse to eat and eat and get fat, increasing problems and health even more. Remember that andropause is not a disease, but a transitory moment that will end like menopause in women, it depends on you how you want to see yourself physically and in health after this period.


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