How To Cure Andropause In Men
December 30, 2008
Everyone is familiar with menopause in women. Menopause is the ceasing of reproductive ability of women. It is also considered to be a sign of aging in women. But no such problem was known in men till recently. From centuries, men were considered ageless in the sense that they can maintain their virility throughout their lives. But many recent studies, have shown that menopause also exist in males although its nature is different from its female counterpart.
Male menopause or Andropause consists of set of conditions which leads to middle age crisis. There is no denying in the fact that men can produce testosterone throughout their life but its level and quality decreases considerably with the advancing age. This condition is generally experienced by men when they reach in their late forties or early fifties. The symptoms of Andropause are lack of interest in daily life, fatigue, irritation, moodiness, unreasonable anger, impotency, aggressiveness, and loss of identity, depression, stress, confusion regarding goals in the life, emotional outbursts and unusual emptiness.
Andropause unlike menopause is almost completely curable. The main hindrance in curing this disorder is; men are not able to accept it. They take it as a blow to their manhood. This is completely untrue. This problem is just a phase of life which comes in almost every man’s life. It’s best to identify the problem and to cure it in order to lead a healthy life. Andropause is not a disease. It is just a minor problem which needs proper understanding and care. Family support is crucial in reducing the symptoms of Andropause.
Causes which makes Andropause worse includes unhealthy lifestyle, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol, poor diet and psychological problems like stress. First step towards cure of this problem is to accept it. Then consult your doctor regarding precautions and medications to be taken. Make healthy lifestyle part of your daily routine. Avoid drinking and smoking. If it’s not possible to quit it completely then try to keep it in moderation. Body shows changes with advancing age. Therefore, jogging and exercising early in the morning helps in keeping mood cheerful throughout the day.
Discuss the problem with the spouse. Better understanding between couples helps in early recovering. Drink sufficient water. Take proper sleep. Eat nutritious diet full of fibers, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals and proteins. Proper medical checkup from time to time is necessary. Taking prescribed medicines along with healthy lifestyle can help you in leading active life as you always used to do.
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