When does men's menopause occur?

We all know that women have menopause. During menopause, women often become very irritable and get angry easily. Some people are more serious and tend to be depressed. So we all know to be more tolerant of women. However, some people do not take it seriously and think that men also have menopause. In fact, men do have menopause. So, when is the time of men's menopause? What are the symptoms of male menopause?

Male menopause is mainly caused by the decrease of testosterone in the male body, so it is also called "partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged and elderly men". After the age of 30, the testosterone in the male body decreases by 1% to 2% each year. After the age of 50, the testosterone level in the male body is only half of that before the age of 30. At the age of 70, the testosterone level in the male body is only 10% of the hormone level of 25-year-old men. According to statistics, nearly 40% of men over the age of 40 are troubled by menopause, which lasts for several years or as short as a few months.

After the decline of androgen, there is no "sexual interest" and depression. Testosterone is the most important androgen in the male body, which is mainly secreted by the testicles. When men enter menopause, testosterone disappears quietly. Testosterone deficiency not only affects sperm production and sexual function, but also causes hair loss in middle-aged and elderly people, muscle relaxation and fatigue, and bad mood.

Experts say that if you are over 40 and have the following symptoms at the same time, along with a drop in testosterone levels, it means you have entered menopause:

(1) Sexual dysfunction symptoms: decreased libido, decreased erection quality, premature ejaculation, testicular atrophy, etc.

(2) Psychiatric symptoms: depression, sadness, pessimism, loss of enthusiasm for life, as well as mental tension, fear, anxiety, and suspicion.

(3) Neurological symptoms: cold limbs, numbness and pain, tinnitus, sweating, and general fatigue.

(4) Gastrointestinal symptoms: loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal distension after eating, bitter taste in the mouth, acid reflux, constipation or diarrhea.

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

When men feel depressed, pessimistic, disappointed, blushing, palpitations, and decreased libido, it is usually the time of menopause. Generally, men will have more or less, mild or severe menopausal symptoms after the age of 40, so men also need to take good care of themselves at this time, and at the same time need more care from their families.