Male Menopause or Andropause
Males on the other hand undergo a more gradual shift in the aging process. Males experience the reproductive change involving the connection between the testicles, the hormone testosterone, the brain, and the pituitary.
What's in a word? The word "menopause" is something we normally relate to a female's passage through the reproductive years and into the "better years", years free of the monthly torment associated with the menstrual cycle. Women experience "the change" between age 45 and 55. The aging process brings about changes not only in women but also in men. The obvious physical sign of lack of menses is an obvious
give-away that the female is approaching menopause. Males on the other hand undergo a more gradual shift in the aging process. Males experience the reproductive change involving the connection between the testicles, the hormone testosterone, the brain, and the pituitary. The female changes involve the pituitary gland and the brain as well as the ovaries. Hers is more abrupt and his is a very gradual change. The medical community has been debating the presence of male menopause and some refer to it as andropause, which according to Webster's New Millennium(tm) Dictionary, is the "male counterpart of menopause, when the production of testosterone decreases and there are accompanying mental symptoms.. They both refer to the same symptoms the males have regarding aging and they can start experiencing these symptoms as early as 35. Andropause is also referred to as viropause which simply means "a syndrome associated with a lack of or absence of testosterone" according to Dr Malcolm Carruthers book: Maximising Manhood.
The symptoms of andropause have been stated as being:
Extreme fatigue
Joint aches
 Stiffness in hands
Hot flashes
Sleep disturbances
Depression
Irritability
Anger bouts
Reduced libido
A reduction in ejaculate
Premature aging
Hair and skin changes
There are however other reasons for testicular malfunction such as:
viral infections (mumps)
Surgical removal of the testis and the male reproductive tract due to hernia repairs, or testicular cancer or even when a vasectomy is performed.
There are diseases that can damage the testicles such as systemic lupus erythematosis and diabetes.
There is also a genetic abnormality that can cause testicular failure known as chromosomal mosaicism.
Heavy smoking can also cause testicular issues
Chemotherapy can have damaging effects upon the testicles
It is rare, but there can be pituitary tumors
Male Menopause Symptoms
There have been studies that have shown that long term alcoholism of at least 10 to 15 years show that there can be significant and irreversible nerve damage to the penis which would impair the ability of have an erection.
Is male menopause for real, or is it just another label for symptoms of other conditions? You decide!
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Spouses, employers, physicians, psychologists and other health care providers all need to be more aware of the existence of male menopause so that males who suffer from it can receive the support and medical help they need.
It is important for all involved to understand that whether you call it male menopause, andropause or viropause, the condition characterized by the symptoms described earlier are all can be treated and relief given so that men can again enjoy life. Just as other disease such as thyroid disease and diabetes are treated and lives return to being productive, so those suffering from male menopause can be treated.
The more we know as a society regarding conditions such as this, the more comfortable men will become about seeking medical help so that they can feel better and in turn they can cope better with relationships in home and at work.
Male Menopause or Andropause
01/11/2012
Experts recommend vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women
A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of this vitamin. In their opinion, the ideal would be to maintain blood levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D is essential to the immune system and processes such as calcium absorption.
Experts recommend vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women
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Stave Off Menopause With Twist 25 DHEA Cream
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The thyroid gland is a two-inch long gland in the neck that has an important job: producing the thyroid hormones that regulate the body's metabolic function (the body's use of energy). A sluggish thyroid, or hypothyroidi Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Living with Vitality column: Feeling ...
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Elsevier's Maturitas publishes position statement on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women
( Elsevier ) Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the publication of a position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society in the journal Maturitas on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women with summary recommendations.
Elsevier's Maturitas publishes position statement on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women
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Get Your Sexy Back and Keep It - Real Life Mojo Therapy for the Modern Woman
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