Do men also experience menopause? Here’s the truth

Mentioning menopause, most people think it is something that only women experience. But this is not the case. Men also experience menopause. It’s just that the age at which men enter menopause is different from that of women, and the symptoms that occur are also somewhat different from those of women.

1. Do men have menopause?

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The age at which men enter menopause varies. Currently, about 30% of men will experience clinical symptoms of male menopause between the ages of 40 and 70. This is called "partial androgen deficiency in elderly men."

About 10% of men begin to experience menopausal symptoms after the age of 40; this proportion increases to about 30% when they are 50-60 years old; and after the age of 60, about 80% of men will have some menopausal symptoms. When male hormones drop to a certain level, symptoms similar to those of female menopause will appear. Due to physiological differences, male menopause is not exactly the same as female menopause. They do not have menopause and other signs of menopause, and their symptoms are not as obvious as those of women. The probability of their symptoms appearing is also lower than that of women.

2. What are the symptoms of male menopause?

Mental and neurological symptoms: Menopausal symptoms include nervousness, irritability, temper, fatigue, feeling of depression, decreased memory, thinking ability and concentration, decreased sleep, insomnia, loss of interest, numbness and tingling, feeling uneasy or fearful, feeling lonely, lack of self-confidence, being easily entangled in trivial matters, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision and dullness.

Autonomic nervous system symptoms: When it comes to the symptoms of male menopause, many men will experience autonomic nervous system dysfunction symptoms including irritability, dizziness, chest tightness, palpitations, shortness of breath, headaches, black spots in front of the eyes, and even cold limbs after entering menopause.

Metabolic symptoms: Disordered fat metabolism, accumulation of fat in the body, and increased cholesterol in the blood can cause atherosclerosis of blood vessels; disordered water and sodium metabolism can cause water and sodium retention and cause edema; accelerated bone absorption and reduced activity can cause osteoporosis, manifested as soreness and dull pain in the waist, pain in the lumbar sacrum, chest, back and heels, and weakness in the limbs.

3. Symptoms of male menopause

1. Easy to get tired and lack of energy

Suggestion: At this time, male friends should exercise regularly to maintain physical vitality and enhance the body's immunity.

2. Temper tantrums and sudden changes in temperament

Suggestion: At this time, the most important thing is for family members to be caring and tolerant, to give more comfort and understanding.

3. Sexual life is not satisfactory

Advice: If you encounter this situation, it is recommended to actively seek medical help.

4. More physical problems

Recommendation: Have regular physical examinations to detect problems early.