Few people know, but men also have menopause, or, more precisely, andropause, during which the production of the main male hormone testosterone decreases. In most cases, this period begins after 50-60 years, but in recent years, due to a sedentary lifestyle, signs of andropause are also noticed in men after 40. Urologist-andrologist of the Medsi Medical Center Valery Onatsky told how to cope with the symptoms of male menopause.
In total there are two options when a man can see a doctor, he told Life.
“The first option is when testosterone decreases within the reference values and the man feels the symptoms, but according to the tests, everything is normal. The second option is when testosterone drops below the reference values, and only then does a person develop symptoms, ”the andrologist specified.
In addition to decreased libido or erection problems, there are other symptoms of andropause. These include frequent urination, mood swings, weight gain, and decreased muscle strength.
If a person turned to a urologist who confirmed problems with testosterone levels, then he will be prescribed therapy. If it does not help, then you may have to apply hormone replacement therapy. For this, preparations in the form of injections or gels are used.
Earlier, another doctor urged men not to carry their smartphone in their pants pocket. This habit threatens to reduce the quantity and quality of spermatozoa.
