Menopause usually happens at the age of 55-64, and the process is slow, so many people tend to ignore their changes. According to the latest survey, due to the bad habits of men, such as fast pace of life, high pressure, sedentary lifestyle, staying up late, and less exercise, the function of men's testicles declined prematurely, leading to the "male menopause" nearly 10 years earlier!
Men with the following conditions are more prone to menopausal symptoms: ◆ Smoking, drinking and other bad habits;
◆ Overweight or obesity caused by unbalanced diet and exercise;
◆ People who engage in mental work and seldom exercise, or people who have engaged in intense exercise before but suddenly terminated;
◆ Have chronic diseases;
◆ The living conditions are too hard.
Men who have a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet and nutrition, moderate exercise, good social relations and harmonious family relations enter menopause later.
Male menopause mainly has the following eight manifestations: 0 1, moodiness is mainly the change of temperament, such as depression, sadness, boredom, or nervousness, moodiness, or thinking, catching shadows, lack of trust, etc.
02, dysfunction is mainly cardiovascular system problems, such as palpitation, blood pressure fluctuation, dizziness and tinnitus; Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as loss of appetite, bloating, constipation, etc. Neurasthenia, such as insomnia, less sleep and more dreams, easy to wake up, memory loss, forgetfulness, slow response, etc.
03. Sexual dysfunction caused by androgen deficiency is more common, such as decreased libido, impotence, premature ejaculation and less semen. Partial androgen deficiency is an important cause of male climacteric syndrome, and other factors such as hormone level and environmental changes are related to the occurrence of male climacteric syndrome.
04. Decline in fertility Because of the different physiological structures, after menopause, the ovulation function of women gradually declines or even stops, but as long as the male testicles exist, the spermatogenic function always exists. However, due to the increase of male age, testicular atrophy's function will decrease, and testosterone level will decrease, which will lead to the decrease of sperm number and fertility.
05. Menopausal men with unstable cardiovascular function have problems such as poor vascular elasticity and arteriosclerosis, which are easy to show symptoms such as facial flushing, sweating, palpitation and headache; It is also prone to symptoms such as dyspnea and numbness of hands and feet. Foods that can improve cardiovascular function, such as mulberry, longan, jujube, yam, walnut, etc. , you can take it in moderation. If shortness of breath, chest tightness and shortness of breath often occur, it is best to be alert to high-risk menopausal diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertension.
06, waist and leg joint pain Menopausal men will have hunchback, joint pain, backache and soft legs. It can supplement milk and bean foods rich in protein and calcium. If you drink too much, the joint pain will be aggravated after fatigue, accompanied by fever, fatigue and accelerated heart rate. Be alert to the possibility of gout.
07, urinary system symptoms Many menopausal men will have frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, nocturia and other symptoms, which are related to prostate hyperplasia caused by androgen imbalance. We should not only treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, but also pay attention to light diet, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and eat less spicy food. Acute cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, etc. You can also have similar symptoms and need to see a doctor for identification.
08. Dyspepsia is manifested as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, bitter taste and pantothenic acid, constipation, diarrhea and other symptoms. Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat less polysaccharide, salty and greasy food, and eat more fruits and vegetables. If there are symptoms such as epigastric pain and discomfort, nausea, vomiting or increased defecation times, bloody stool or mucus, you should consider the possibility of gastrointestinal malignant tumor and go to the gastroenterology department in time.
09, loose skin, itching Menopausal men's skin becomes loose, and their muscles are not as strong as when they were young, which is related to middle-aged men eating more, moving less, and metabolic disorders. You can eat more seafood rich in iodine and unsaturated fatty acids, such as kelp and seaweed. Promote metabolism, protect skin and prevent skin itching at this age.
How to regulate male menopause
First, learn to control anger. Because of the role of androgen, men are prone to get angry, coupled with endocrine disorders in menopause, and it is easier to get angry. When you realize that you are entering menopause, you should look at everything deliberately, don't haggle over everything, try to be optimistic and cheerful, and be more open-minded in dealing with people, so that you can bear it and let it go.
Second, we should exercise more and adjust more. Avoid thinking indoors, but force yourself to find ways to solve problems, do more outdoor activities, breathe fresh air, regulate autonomic nerves and achieve the purpose of happiness.
Third, think about the problem from another angle. Is to learn to free yourself, even if it is self-deception. Tell your family and close friends, or cry. These methods are of great benefit to menopausal men.
Fourth, the care and understanding of family members is the most important. As a child, you might as well infect your father with your child's unique youthful breath and help him relieve his depression. Don't talk back if you encounter a contradiction on a trivial matter or your father's nagging. This will add fuel to his mood. He will feel that "I can't even discipline my own children" and his frustration will be stronger. The wife is the person that her husband trusts and relies on most, so she should give her husband more comfort and persuasion. Once you notice that your husband has entered menopause, you should be considerate as far as possible, and don't accuse him for no reason, especially hurting his self-esteem, such as "you are really useless." If it happens that both husband and wife are in menopause, they need mutual understanding and support. First of all, we should realize that the other person's temper is a pathological reaction, and then adjust it slowly.
Five, diet conditioning
Because the pathogenesis of male climacteric syndrome is deficiency of kidney essence, it is advisable to choose foods that nourish kidney essence, and at the same time, the diet should be light and easy to digest, and eat less fried and fatty products to avoid spicy stimulation.
Eat more foods rich in protein, calcium and multivitamins, and pay attention to reasonable nutrition. The plant protein in beans and their products is the "warehouse" of essential trace elements for human body. Fresh vegetables can provide a lot of vitamins and should be the main menu. Foods to improve and enhance gonadal function include shrimp, mutton, sheep kidney, leek and so on. You can use mutton cistanche porridge, Eucommia fried lamb tenderloin, stewed duck with Cordyceps sinensis, fried leek with shrimp, fried leek with walnut kernel, and yipin yam.
Foods that improve nervous system and cardiovascular function include sheep heart, pig heart, yam, walnut kernel, jujube, longan and mulberry.
Eat less food with high sugar content, drink less, smoke less, and it is best not to smoke.