What’s wrong with dad lately? He seems to have unusual mood swings, plus a big belly and dull skin. Could these be signs of some disease? Don’t worry, because these symptoms might not be serious illnesses. He may just be entering “andropause”…
Not just women… men also experience andropause
We usually hear about menopause in women, so we’re not very familiar with andropause in men. In fact, men also go through andropause just like women. The cause of andropause is the decrease in male hormones, or testosterone, as men age. Normally, testosterone starts to decline from the age of 30 and continues to decrease, becoming more noticeable around the age of 50, leading to the condition known as “andropause.”
Irritability and complaining about trivial things are definite signs of andropause
Andropause in men can be divided into two main aspects: physical and emotional. Emotionally, children may notice that their father becomes more easily irritated than usual. Normally, dad might be calm and good-natured, but once he reaches 50, he suddenly becomes irritable and sensitive, often complaining about trivial matters, leaving children unsure how to handle it. Physically, you might observe a big belly caused by hormonal decline, leading to muscle loss and increased fat accumulation, which increases the risk of vascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
Additionally, men in andropause may experience symptoms like easy anger, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, chills, waking up in the middle of the night, and muscle aches. These symptoms may not be as obvious as in women, but some men show clear signs that are easy to notice.
Decreased sexual performance is a big issue for men
It’s not just about mood and physical changes. One major concern for most men is sexual performance, which is affected by the decline in male hormones. This leads to a lack of sexual desire, which is a significant issue for men because sexual health can impact mental and emotional well-being.
To avoid early andropause… take care of yourself
Although andropause is inevitable, we can control hormone levels in the body. Lifestyle habits indicate how quickly hormones decline. To maintain good health, hormone decline should be slowed down by paying attention to diet, choosing nutritious foods rich in zinc and complete vitamins, exercising regularly, avoiding staying up late, getting enough rest, and refraining from alcohol and smoking.
If you don’t want andropause to be uncontrollable, you should keep your body strong to keep your nervous system alert and see a doctor regularly for check-ups to assess risks of diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, and enlarged prostate.
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