TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Menopause is something that women experience when they enter middle age. In women, this is characterized by several things, including irregular menstrual cycles and leading to the permanent cessation of menstruation. But not only women, men also experience the same thing.
In men, this condition is called andropause. Reporting from Healthline andropause is menopause in men which involves changes in blood levels hormones caused by age. Men who experience andropause have symptoms of low levels of the testosterone hormone.
Andropause generally occurs in men over 50 years old. Unlike menopause in women, andropause does not occur in all men. In general, andropause is caused by increasing age or entering middle age. However, andropause can also be affected by osteoporosis, which is a condition where bones weaken and become brittle. Like in men. Osteoporosis also affects menopause in women.
Menopause in men can have physical, sexual and psychological problems. These problems usually worsen with age. Symptoms of andropause include physical weakness, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, reduced muscle mass, erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
decreased levels of sex hormones. It usually occurs in men between the ages of 40 and 60, causing low sex drive, weight gain, muscle loss, and mood swings. Testosterone deficiency is the cause behind these symptoms.
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As we age, testosterone levels decrease. Reporting from BodyLogicMD After age 40, testosterone production declines at a rate of about one percent per year. Menopause in men is a normal process. Although it usually occurs after age 40, menopause can also occur in younger men.
The only way to slow down this process is to stay physically active and eat a balanced diet. Andropause can be prevented by adopting healthy living habits, such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, good quality sleep, immediately treating the disease you are suffering from, avoiding poisoning and not smoking excessively.
However, that is not enough, because it can also be caused by various factors that cannot be controlled, such as genetics and certain health conditions.
How to deal with Andropause?
Since andropause is caused by hormonal imbalance, it can also be treated by introducing the necessary hormones into the body. Quoted from Dallas Cosmetic Center, This treatment is known as hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. There are many ways to administer hormone replacement therapy, such as hormone pills, patches, creams, and suppositories.
However, the preferred method is the so-called HRT hormone placement technique. Using this approach, a customized dose of essential hormones is injected directly into the body in the upper buttocks. Patients undergoing this treatment will be asked to return approximately every 4 – 6 months for a new dose of hormones, as well as regular blood tests to ensure the hormones are perfectly balanced.
Whatever the treatment method, it is always recommended to always apply healthy lifestyle to maximize the results obtained. Proper diet and exercise can drastically increase the benefits of HRT by improving the body’s natural health and function. In addition, it can also help quickly reduce some symptoms of andropause, including fatigue and depression.
YOLANDA AGNE | YAYUK WIDIYARTI
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