In general, women aged 45-55 enter perimenopause, also commonly referred to as menopause.
Women have obvious physical and psychological changes during menopause, such as menstrual changes, psychological and emotional fluctuations, etc. In fact, not only women, but also men will also face a menopausal phase.
Because when men are at a certain age, their physical function will decline, which is the process of men gradually entering the aging process.
Therefore, when the following 6 changes occur in the male body, it means that it may enter the ranks of menopause.
1. Poor memory
After men enter the age of 40, the decline of brain cells accelerates, so the brain's response becomes slower.
Menopausal men will feel often unable to remember things, react slowly, have difficulty concentrating, and occasionally feel dizzy and headache.
2. Decreased physical strength
Men who enter menopause, due to the aging of the body, the heart and lung function is weakened. Limbs and muscles, it is easy to feel tired during work and exercise. Sometimes after running a few steps, I was out of breath, felt that my physical strength was much lower than before, and even became lazy and did not want to move.
3. Decreased libido
Due to the decline in androgen levels, menopausal men may be manifested in sexual life as insufficient heart, decreased libido, decreased sexual pleasure, and dizziness and weakness after sexual life.
4. Shorten the sleep time
After men enter menopause, the sleep time will gradually shorten. Unconsciously, you will wake up from sleep and then you will not be able to fall asleep. And the quality of sleep is not very good, resulting in lack of energy during the day.
5. Increased physical problems
Menopausal men may have some problems with various organs due to the aging of the body. Loose teeth and decreased hearing and vision are some of the manifestations of aging.
Other problems, such as joint pain, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, are also common problems for men of this age group.
6. Emotional irritability
Menopausal men's mood also undergoes some changes, very similar to women's. Men are usually angry, irritable, and in a bad mood.
Because men feel that their bodies are different from before, they may show anxiety, depression, and anxiety about the arrival of aging. Therefore, menopause is a period when both men and women are prone to depression.
The above introduces 6 changes in the male body when entering menopause. So, how should men delay the onset of menopause?
1. Eat a balanced diet
Middle-aged men should prevent weight gain. Because obesity means an increased risk of developing various diseases, making the body worse and aging faster.
Therefore, in order to delay aging, men should avoid foods high in sugar, salt, and high in fat and calories in their diet.
You can eat more foods that improve gonadal function, such as lamb, fish and shrimp, and walnuts. In addition, it is recommended to consume enough vitamins every day, which can also help delay aging.
2. Insist on exercising
Physical exercise can increase the body's resistance and disease resistance, preventing muscle relaxation. Even if you feel that your physical strength is not as good as before, you should continue to exercise, but the way of exercising should not be too intense.
Exercise facilitates the secretion of testosterone in men, helps the body to restore energy, regulates autonomic nerves, and relieves tension and stress.
3. Improve living habits
It is recommended that men reduce the frequency of smoking and drinking alcohol in their lives and reduce staying up late. It is recommended to go to bed early and get up early, develop regular work and rest, and avoid excessive physical fatigue.
4. Actively prevent and treat various diseases
Men should regularly check the body, pay attention to the changes in their own physical indicators, especially to strengthen the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and hypertension.
In summary, men should eat a balanced diet in life, change bad living habits, and have regular physical examinations, which can effectively delay the emergence of menopause.
In addition, men should actively observe their own changes. When men have changes in menopause, do not be nervous, it is recommended to adjust in time. And maintaining a positive and optimistic mood can make yourself through menopause smoothly.