Reasons why men’s physical condition declines significantly after the age of 50

　　“male "Menopause" is actually not a new term, at least not in the medical community. As early as 1939, Western scholar Heller proposed the concept of "male menopause". Jiangsu Province Hospital Zhou Yuchun, chief physician of the Andrology Department, told a reporter from Life Times: “The transitional period for men from middle age to old age is male menopause. At this time, corresponding symptoms can occur. clinical A constellation of symptoms and signs that adversely affects the function of multiple organ systems and reduces quality of life, with or without a decrease in serum testosterone levels, is known as male menopausal syndrome. ”Generally speaking, most male menopause begins after the age of 40-50. But not all men will develop clinical symptoms after entering menopause, which means that this transition period can be a normal aging process, or it can be a period accompanied by clinical symptoms. disease process.

　　In recent years, more and more men in our country are experiencing menopausal symptoms, and their age is also tending to advance. This result is caused by many factors. In addition to age factors, there are also high-risk groups for male menopause. They often have the following conditions: high pressure in work and life, such as white-collar workers, managers, etc.; suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, etc.; having unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, alcoholism, etc.; poor living environment; lack of exercise; abdominal obesity, etc.

　　What symptoms indicate male menopause? Zhang Zhichao, deputy chief physician of the Andrology Center of Peking University First Hospital, said that they are mainly manifested in the following aspects:

　　Poor physical strength and old insomnia: As age increases, men in menopause will experience decreased physical strength and easily feel tired and sluggish; their intellectual and spatial skills activities will decrease; they will be prone to insomnia and even sleep disorders; their muscle strength and muscle mass will decrease, and they often feel soreness in the back and legs, etc.

　　Strong temper and easy to be pessimistic: Men in menopause will experience reduced memory, thinking ability and attention; they are prone to depression, often with apathy, low mood, pessimism and disappointment, and loss of enthusiasm for life; they may even suffer from mental stress, irritable temper, suspicion and suspicion, etc.

　　Excessive sweating and frequent heart palpitations: Due to cardiovascular aging, blood vessel elasticity becomes less elastic, hardens, arteriosclerosis and other vascular problems occur one after another, leading to abnormal blood vessel regulation and prone to facial flushing, sweating, palpitations, headaches and other symptoms.

　　Decreased sexual performance: The decrease in androgen levels leads to decreased sexual desire, decreased sexual activity, decreased penile erection hardness, decreased number and quality of nighttime erections, and testicular atrophy.

　　Indigestion, excessive bloating: Andropause sufferers will female Menopausal patients also suffer from loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal distension after eating, bitter taste in the mouth and pantothenic acidity. constipate or diarrhea symptoms.

　　Play ball, reduce waistline, quit smoking and alcohol

　　5 tips to delay menopause

　　Male menopause is an inevitable process of normal aging of the human body. Shang Xuejun, deputy chief physician of the Andrology Department of the Nanjing Military Region General Hospital, told reporters that if you develop regular living habits and eliminate bad risk factors in your daily life, you can effectively prevent and delay the onset of menopause.

　　Often jogging and playing ball. Regular exercise can maintain healthy state, it is also beneficial to men’s testosterone secretion, making the body full of vitality, and achieving the purpose of delaying aging; appropriate outdoor activities can also regulate plants nerve , to cheer up the mood and relieve tension. Better sports include jogging, swimming, or various competitive ball games.

　　Control your waist size. For middle-aged and elderly men, an increase in waist size and weight means the onset of menopause. Therefore, they should pay attention to a reasonable diet and balanced nutrition in life, and try to avoid high-calorie foods such as polysaccharide, salt, and oil. Eat more whole grains and foods that can improve gonadal function, such as fish, shrimp, mutton, leeks, walnuts, etc.; eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins that can help remove oxides from the body and can also delay aging.

　　Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid sitting for long periods of time. Smoking, drinking alcohol and sitting for long periods of time and other unhealthy lifestyles can damage the secretory function of male testicles, thereby advancing the onset of male menopause or aggravating the symptoms of the syndrome.

　　Prevent chronic diseases. Many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, coronary heart disease etc. are also factors that cause or aggravate the symptoms of male menopause. Once these chronic diseases are discovered, they should be treated as soon as possible to effectively slow down the onset of menopause.

　　Communicate often with your wife. Middle-aged men should understand their physical and psychological changes, communicate more with their wives, and maintain an intimate relationship with their lovers. When a couple has a good love life, the male hormone in the male body naturally increases.

　　Wife’s comfort is most effective

　　After many men develop menopausal symptoms, they seek medical treatment in a hurry, which not only delays treatment but also aggravates the symptoms. Usually, the treatments for male menopausal syndrome include the following:

　　Psychotherapy. If a male friend is sure that he is suffering from menopausal syndrome, initial psychological treatment is a good choice to relieve symptoms. First of all, we should correctly understand the meaning of menopause. Aging is an inevitable process, but it does not mean disease and pain. Secondly, we must learn to think about problems from another perspective. During this period, learn to free yourself, talk to family and friends more, release emotions appropriately, eliminate tension, and enhance confidence. Then learn to control your emotions and avoid getting angry. Finally, seek care and understanding from your family. The children at home should help their father relieve his depression, and the wife should give her husband more comfort and persuasion so that they can go through male menopause smoothly together.

　　Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment. Bao Shentao, a professional member of the Andrology Branch of the Chinese Society of Chinese Medicine and chief physician of the Andrology Department of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, said that traditional Chinese medicine believes that male menopausal syndrome is mostly caused by insufficient kidney qi, insufficient Tiangui, deficiency of essence and blood, and imbalance of yin and yang. Therefore, it is classified into multiple syndrome types, and the main methods of treatment are to nourish kidney qi and adjust yin and yang.

　　Drugs and Hormone Treatment. Drugs and hormone therapy are the more commonly used treatments for male menopausal syndrome. Sedatives and drugs that regulate nerves are generally used, and vitamin drugs can also be used; blood tests and physical examinations are required before hormone treatment. It is not suitable for patients with prostate cancer, male breast cancer, liver disease, and heart disease. Drug and hormone treatments must be carried out under the guidance of a specialist.