When it comes to menopause, in the majority of impressions, this belongs to the female “exclusive term.” In fact, men also experience menopause. Generally, after the age of 50, due to the decline of male hormones, this time can also affect physical and mental disorders, and even impact health.
Male menopause and female menopause have certain differences, so what kind of men are more likely to enter menopause early? What are the characteristics of entering menopause? Let’s analyze in detail.
What kind of men are more likely to suffer from andropause syndrome?
Under normal circumstances, the appearance of men’s menopause occurs later, around 50-70 years old, men may suffer from andropause syndrome. Besides age, factors like high stress, significant life stress, family disharmony, chronic diseases like diabetes, vascular diseases, having poor lifestyle habits like smoking, alcoholism, staying up late, sedentary behavior also contribute to male menopause.
After the age of 50, if men experience 8 conditions, it mostly indicates: they have entered “menopause”
1. Work energy diminishes compared to before, even feeling mentally and physically exhausted, easily irritable, getting upset over trivial matters or even losing temper;
2. Starting to be nostalgic, sad about the past, reminiscing about youth and the most robust and prosperous period;
3. Changes in eating habits, taste gradually diminishing, preferring salty, spicy, sweet foods;
4. Memory gradually declining, even forgetting what was just thought of when turning around;
5. Hearing gradually deteriorating, needing to turn the volume to the maximum when using electronic devices, sometimes feeling difficulty hearing clearly;
6. Vision gradually declining, even experiencing presbyopia, objects looking blurry, especially in the morning feeling like there are objects that cannot be dispersed in front of the eyes;
7. Alcohol tolerance decreasing, getting easily drunk after drinking, noticing loosening teeth accompanying various oral problems;
8. Sleep quality deteriorating, experiencing insomnia, frequent waking up at night, finding it difficult to fall asleep after waking up early in the morning, mental state worsening.
If male friends show these 8 signs, they have probably entered menopause, but there is no need to panic excessively. Developing good habits will help ease through menopause and improve health.
For men entering menopause, sticking to “Four Discards Five Additions” helps to transit smoothly!
“Four Discards”: Four things that must be discarded during menopause
1. Discarding cholesterol
After entering menopause, men should control cholesterol intake, limiting it to under 400 milligrams per day, reducing the consumption of fatty meats, fish roe, among other foods. Entering menopause can also easily trigger various vascular problems; therefore, a light diet helps protect the body.
2. Discarding saturated fats
Fatty meats and fats contain a high amount of saturated fats, extremely detrimental to vascular health. It is essential to control the intake.
3. Discarding excessive salt
Men entering menopause experience accelerated kidney aging, excessive salt intake burdens the kidneys, worsening menopausal symptoms and causing various health problems; daily salt intake should be kept under 4 grams.
4. Smoking and drinking
Men who smoke and drink excessively produce high levels of carcinogens after tobacco combustion, which significantly increases the risk of vascular diseases. It is advisable for men entering menopause to control tobacco and alcohol consumption, reduce the residues of harmful substances, and maintain the normal functioning of organs.
“Five Additions”: Suggestions for increasing the intake of these substances during menopause
1. Increase intake of antioxidants (Vitamin E)
During metabolism, the body continuously produces free radicals that have strong antioxidative effects, leading to cell aging and death. Antioxidants can clear free radicals, delaying aging. After men enter menopause, skin conditions tend to deteriorate; consuming more vitamin E found in beans and vegetables can supplement what the body needs, making the skin more tender.
2. Increase calcium and vitamin D intake
After men enter menopause, joint pain often occurs, which is related to osteoporosis, indicating an aging state that also affects calcium absorption. Calcium deficiency due to aging can lead to abnormal calcium absorption, making bones increasingly fragile. Therefore, supplementing calcium appropriately after entering menopause is crucial, with daily calcium intake of around 1 gram.
3. Increase intake of vitamin B complex
Men entering menopause often experience worsened mental state, such as emotional abnormalities, restless sleep, memory decline, etc. Eating foods rich in vitamin B complex, like animal offal, lean meat, can help alleviate nerve and mental discomfort.
4. Increase protein intake
The body’s need for amino acids changes with age. Men in menopause require more amino acids, as supplementing protein can help avoid imbalance issues and prevent various health anomalies. Therefore, daily protein supplementation is essential for the body.
5. Increase intake of natural androgens
After men enter menopause, due to changes in male hormones, it affects the normal functioning of various organs and can even impact one’s mental state. Therefore, supplementing natural androgens like black beans, black rice, black sesame can help clear free radicals, maintain stable internal environment, and contribute to a more stable secretion of male hormones in the body.
