Source: CCTV
Recently I found out
My dad always didn't sleep well in the middle of the night
Pacing around the living room
Emotionally unstable, too
The last second was angry
The next second he was alone and sullen
It also became nagging
It's not nice to see where I am
This plot
How do I feel like I saw it at home years ago?
My dad wouldn't be
Same as my mom
Menopause, right?
Go online and take a look
I'm not the only one who has had similar family experiences
Men also have menopausal ???
We know
Menopause is generally present in women around the age of 50
But the concept of "male menopause"
It's still a little strange
Journalists took to the streets to investigate
Found mostly male
Both are to the saying that "men also have menopause"
"I'm not, I'm not, don't be fooled"
Of course
"I don't think" doesn't do much
Experts say
It's true that men have menopause!
Use a more professional academic term to call "male menopause"
That is, "men with late sexual dysfunction"
The function of male hormones in men gradually declines
In particular, the secretion of testosterone is reduced
This is a physical and mental disorder caused by changes in the body's hormone secretion
It is the so-called "male menopause"↓
Other words
The body sweats a lot
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep quality is not very good
Gentlemen have to think about it
Is not an androgen deficiency
Menopausal symptoms have appeared
Men enter after menopause
It will be the same as women
A series of changes occur in both mental symptoms and physical characteristics
In terms of psychiatric symptoms
Temperament changes, mood swings are large, and often moody
It is easy to catch the wind and catch the shadow and think wildly
Nervous sensitivity and lack of trust in those around you
In terms of physical characteristics
It is characterized by autonomic dysfunction
Many people experience symptoms of the cardiovascular system
Such as palpitations, blood pressure fluctuations, dizziness and tinnitus, hot flashes, sweating and other symptoms
There are also some people who experience loss of appetite and bloated abdomen
Symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction such as constipation and leakage of stools
In addition, neurasthenia such as insomnia, less sleep and more dreams, easy to wake up
Recent symptoms of memory loss, forgetfulness, and unresponsiveness
It also happens from time to time
Male sexual dysfunction is also a very common symptom
It also produces a series of lower urinary tract symptoms
For example, urinary frequency, urgency, urinary incontinence, etc
In addition, the posture will also change to a certain extent
Because of androgen deficiency
Muscle mass begins to decline
Increased fat mass
Even if there is no significant change in weight
However, fat accumulates more in the abdomen
Abdominal obesity is predisposed
And obese people, people with high blood sugar and blood pressure
Androgen deficiencies are more likely to occur
So
The men are over 40 years old
It is necessary to check for androgens regularly
If androgen levels are low
Androgen supplementation can be done
Spend menopause
At the same time, we must also pay attention to the regulation of lifestyle
Avoid bad lifestyle habits such as overwork, long-term smoking and alcohol abuse
Leading to the development of menopausal complications
There are several ways to eat through the following diets
to effectively alleviate the symptoms of menopausal discomfort and prevent the emergence of some diseases
Tips
1. How to eat the best for menopause?
Limit foods with greater irritation, because people have greater emotional fluctuations in menopause, are prone to agitation and irritability, and eating too much irritating food will aggravate menopausal symptoms.
To have enough protein to meet the needs of the body, such as eating more eggs, milk, legumes, etc.;
Eat more foods rich in vitamins and calcium, especially foods rich in B vitamins and vitamin E;
Limit table salt, salt can increase the body's water, blood pressure increases, causing hypertension, but also increase the burden on the heart and kidneys;
Limit fat, because a high-fat diet not only increases the incidence of tumors, but also promotes the occurrence and development of arterial hypertension. 2. What dietary methods can be effective in relieving menopausal symptoms during menopause?
Mussels - a good helper for weight loss and blood pressure reduction
Mussels are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and carbohydrates, and these nutrients far exceed the content of yellow croaker. Mussels also contain a large amount of iodine and unsaturated fatty acids, especially glycostetraenoic acid accounted for 16.6%, and glycostetraenoic acid is not synthesized in the human body, is an essential fatty acid supplied from food.
Mussels can be ingested through recipes such as mussel seaweed lean broth and mussel stir-fried leeks.
Drink black soy milk – stay away from osteoporosis
Menopausal menopause may cause osteoporosis due to too little hormone secretion in the body, and if you do not pay attention to calcium supplementation, it is easy to induce fractures.
Milk and legumes are rich in protein and calcium, which are highly beneficial for restoring physical strength and preventing osteoporosis. In order to prevent menopause from gaining weight, dairy products can choose skim milk, and you can drink 250 ml of fresh milk and 125 to 250 ml of yogurt per day. Soy products can choose tofu or soy milk, avoid choosing oil tofu and tofu brain that contain too much fat.
Lamb – Preferred for enhanced sexual function
The decrease in hormone levels after entering menopause can easily affect the synthesis of protein in the body, so attention should be paid to the intake of sufficient amounts of high-quality protein.
Lamb has less fat and cholesterol than pork and beef, but is rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and iodine. Chinese medicine believes that mutton has the effect of tonifying kidneys and aphrodisiacs, which is suitable for men to eat regularly.
At last
Treating menopause with a normal mind is the most important
Menopause is a necessary stage of life
Learn ahead about the various symptoms that can occur during menopause
For example, forward this article to your dad
After having been mentally prepared
You can have a calm attitude
Look at the various physical and psychological changes that menopause encounters
And identify with yourself who has changed
Spend it in peace
Don't forget
Give your menopausal parents a little more care!