Is menopause only in women? Ever heard of a Male Menopause? Hormonal changes are natural part of ageing as seen in both the genders. It is called Andropause, which in layman terms is MALE MENOPAUSE.
It is a drop in the testosterone (male sex hormone) levels as men approach 40s. Though naughty at forty sounds fun, it is not always the real case scenario. That’s when those problems arise. As a thumb rule, older men have lesser testosterone levels as compared to younger males.
So dear men, if you see these signs, consider you are going through a reduced testosterone level.
- Reduced sex drive
- Decreased frequency of morning erections
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculations
- Deliberate avoidance of sexual activities
- Fatigue
- Insomnia and disturbed sleep patterns
What leads to Male Menopause?
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Obesity
- Thyroid conditions
- Stress
Regain your sex drive!
With increasing research, there are keys to all locks. Keep a check on the following to enjoy pumped up testosterones
- Watch what you eat
- Avoid Alcohol
- Include healthy fats such as ghee, coconut oil, red meat, olive oil, avocado
- Consider supplements that have Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Calcium
- Workout regularly and sleep well.
