Despite popular opinion, it is not only the female of the species that suffers from the effects of changing hormones. Medical professionals are now noticing that men are reporting symptoms similar to those a woman experiences in menopause and perimenopause. While opinion is split on whether men really do experience a male menopause, there is no denying that men experience hormone changes with age.
Because not all men appear to go through a well-defined male menopause, As well as the decline of this hormone, men may also experience fatigue, mood swings, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. Whereas women will experience a complete halt to their hormone production, a man's will decrease at a much slower rate and over a longer period of time. A woman's ovaries also stop functioning as she hits menopause, but a man's testicles can continue to produce sperm well into old age.
Whether you are just starting menopause or are nearing the end of the transition, you may find yourself with several questions about what to expect as you move through the hormonal stages of this complex time in your life. Let's take a few minutes to talk about what you may experience during each phase of menopause.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the time leading up to your last period where periods may become irregular, either more or less frequently. A woman is considered in perimenopause for one year after her last period. During this time, the hallmark symptoms of menopause usually begin, or become more prominent. Fluctuating progesterone and estrogen hormones from the ovaries produce a number of symptoms that can be somewhat troublesome. Be on the lookout for these symptoms, which can range in severity between women:
These symptoms may also come and go as you move into actual menopause. Perimenopause can last up to ten years for some women. Speak with your doctor about vitamins and supplements that may help you through this often difficult time. The Department of Health and Human Services provides a free menopause symptom tracker that you can fill out and give to your doctor to make treating your symptoms much easier.
Menopause
Women who have reached this stage have been free from periods for at least one year. During this time, many women still exhibit the symptoms of fluctuating hormones that were present during perimenopause. If the symptoms become worse or you find that you are having a difficult time handling them, make an appointment to discuss these with your doctor. There are many treatment methods available to reduce the severity of your symptoms .
Never feel that you are alone going through menopause. While not every woman suffers through this change of life, all women do go through the process. It may help to talk to your friends or join a support group, either in person or on the internet. There are always women available to talk with about this often confusing time of your life.
Despite the obvious physical differences, there is little to separate a male and female when it comes to the menopause. However, whereas the female menopause indicates the natural end of a woman's reproduction cycle, with appropriate hormone treatment males can continue to reproduce into their 70s and beyond.
Because not all men appear to go through a well-defined male menopause, As well as the decline of this hormone, men may also experience fatigue, mood swings, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. Whereas women will experience a complete halt to their hormone production, a man's will decrease at a much slower rate and over a longer period of time. A woman's ovaries also stop functioning as she hits menopause, but a man's testicles can continue to produce sperm well into old age.
Whether you are just starting menopause or are nearing the end of the transition, you may find yourself with several questions about what to expect as you move through the hormonal stages of this complex time in your life. Let's take a few minutes to talk about what you may experience during each phase of menopause.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the time leading up to your last period where periods may become irregular, either more or less frequently. A woman is considered in perimenopause for one year after her last period. During this time, the hallmark symptoms of menopause usually begin, or become more prominent. Fluctuating progesterone and estrogen hormones from the ovaries produce a number of symptoms that can be somewhat troublesome. Be on the lookout for these symptoms, which can range in severity between women:
- Hot flashes
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Difficulty sleeping and concentrating
- Vaginal dryness
These symptoms may also come and go as you move into actual menopause. Perimenopause can last up to ten years for some women. Speak with your doctor about vitamins and supplements that may help you through this often difficult time. The Department of Health and Human Services provides a free menopause symptom tracker that you can fill out and give to your doctor to make treating your symptoms much easier.
Menopause
Women who have reached this stage have been free from periods for at least one year. During this time, many women still exhibit the symptoms of fluctuating hormones that were present during perimenopause. If the symptoms become worse or you find that you are having a difficult time handling them, make an appointment to discuss these with your doctor. There are many treatment methods available to reduce the severity of your symptoms .
Never feel that you are alone going through menopause. While not every woman suffers through this change of life, all women do go through the process. It may help to talk to your friends or join a support group, either in person or on the internet. There are always women available to talk with about this often confusing time of your life.
Despite the obvious physical differences, there is little to separate a male and female when it comes to the menopause. However, whereas the female menopause indicates the natural end of a woman's reproduction cycle, with appropriate hormone treatment males can continue to reproduce into their 70s and beyond.
Eating natural products and supplements are best way to deal with Menopause. There are many medicines you can find but I would suggest everyone to read various reviews available online for these products.
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