#andropause

[dnahornonalhealth]

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[keithrm]

I Will Not Lose Her

(Written August 25, 2016, edited in 2024)

When a cataclysmic storm rages between friends, we often look at the relationship itself.  What went wrong?  That is what I did with her.  I examined the relationship.  I am sure she did as well.  However, I think a deeper part of me had a better, though unclear, understanding.

It was not the relationship.  It was me.  I was changing.  I had changed.  I had begun to yell.  I hate yelling and confrontation.  I had become rude and aggressive.  I made her uncomfortable, and made her feel embarrassed around her friends.  I would commiserate over events for days.  I had become particular and fixed.  Meaningless things stuck in my craw.  That was not the me I had been before.

What happened to the person who bought her a flower every payday?  What happened to the person who played with her like a puppy, right in front of her family?  Where was the person who left little notes of affection?  Where was the young adult who sat and listened to music for hours?  What happened to the person who cherished the differences between peoples?  The person I always thought I was, the person I had been was gone, buried under spite and burden, and mostly confusion.

We often point our fingers at familiarity.  Routine steps in, and things get dull.  Certainly, this played a role, but simple commonness would not turn playfulness into argument.  Moreover, I had lost the ability to communicate with others, of greatest note my daughter.  Something else was at work, though I could not see the condition while being consumed by it.  I had changed.  I was changing.  The me I enjoyed had been lost, left behind like a forgotten piece of luggage.

I did not know it at the time, but andropause was eating away at the younger me.  The symptoms, as I read them, did not apply, but every physiology is different.  Moreover, severe Social Anxiety was also setting in, almost to the point of phobia.  I have always been introverted, socially anxious, and awkward, but I was sinking into a much deeper abyss.  Did changing hormones fuel the anxiety, or did the anxiety alter the andropause symptoms?  Who knows?  I can only see it now because it is all done and past.

I did not leave her.  Oh, I started the separation, but it was not her I was fleeing.  I was not abandoning the relationship.  I dragged myself away from her like a dying animal sulking away from the group for the group’s protection.  I pulled the yelling, particular, touchy lunatic I had become to a safe distance.  During a mid-life crisis, most men think of fast cars and young women.  However, I sought solitude.  I hated hurting her.  I detest myself for doing so.  I needed to reclaim the original me and kill the monster I had become.  I needed to punish myself and protect the world from my beast.

The love and affection has not faded.  It has always been there, though it had to be concealed.  I needed to find music again.  I needed to learn to communicate again.  I needed to understand parts of me I had never known, and rekindle parts that had been long gone.  I have learned I am emotionally broken and immature in so many ways.  I cannot reconcile love and sex.  Introversion and Social Anxiety have always been parts of me.  I am a dweeb, a dork, unable to be adult about the emotional and social qualities of life.  I can write a book, talk sciences, teach a class, and solve problems with the best of them, but I cannot properly handle human interactions.  The human equations, the personal qualities, are knots I cannot untie.  Autism, Asperger’s, perhaps there is a sprinkle of these in my matrix.  Looking in someone’s eyes is more frightening than revealing.

I miss her.  I always will.  I dream about her more than any other person or thing.  I wake up crying several times a year, and I do not see that changing.  My hormones have settled.  I have crossed the mid-life crisis, and understand myself.  I listen to music again, and play.  I let things go.  The tensions are gone.  Life’s difficult challenges are faced straightforward.  The love is there and always will be.  I will die with her name on my lips.

I have lost her presence, though I will not lose her.

[revitalia-insights]

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[leam1983]

Andropause

Sarah and I are gabbing while Walt is snoozing on the couch, and the convo shifts towards a documentary we've caught on Andropause, the debatably-present masculine counterpart to menopause.

I'm in my forties. I'm aging, I have less libido than I did back when I was in my teens or my twenties, but I'm still active. Sarah is turning 39 in a few months, and she openly says that she's in what you could call a sort of pre-pre-menopause. She still appreciates sex, but craves it a lot less than she did back in her twenties. She gets tired more easily, her mood shifts more noticeably by her own admission. Speaking to her GP, she was reassured regarding her sex life, a few weeks back. The older you get, the more flat-out hanky-panky loses its lustre. You start to want to explore your partners in less overt ways and, well - lucky for her, the two guys in her life are in the same boat. Actual balls-in-holes sex is now reserved for those instances where either one of the three of us feels a sort of emotional surge of endearment, and now expresses profound levels of attachment.

In clearer terms, we have sex not because we're horny, we have sex because we love each other, and have reached a point where no traditional means of saying "I love you" suffices anymore.

Compare and contrast with the documentary we saw, where an ex-bodybuilder and strongman converted into a media personality here in Quebec looks absolutely shocked, in his mid-fifties, when a female sexologist reminds him that there's different means of eliciting desire in a partner, outside of straight-up intercourse.

I remember giving Sarah a look as we put the Apple TV on Pause. "Wait. You're telling me this slab of meat, this certified mensch that was shown driving a fucking F-150 and chopping wood for his fireplace, who is in better shape at 55 than I'll ever be in the entirety of my life, is saying he thinks he's underperforming?! Doesn't he realize from how high he's started?! I used to watch strongman competitions with my grandfather, when I was a kid, and I saw the same guy lift a small chopper with both hands!"

Sarah nodded. "Yeah, he's setting the bar pretty high. You'd figure there'd be hormonal shifts once you hit sixty, but calling it an underrepresented medical condition at his level feels a bit cheap. I'd be more concerned if they showed us a guy like you, Grem, and plastered tests onscreen saying your testosterone levels would've dropped like a stone in way too short an amount of time. The guy's not plumetting, he's leveling out."

Our talking had woken Walt up, and the big guy had gone from giving us bleary half-awake looks to eventually having a good sense of the start of our conversation. "I mean, there's still something there, on some level," he tells us. "We've studied estrogen, progesterone, estradiol - all of it back to back - but we're still at the stage where guys pump vetenarian-use hormones or think reading, of all things, lowers your hormonal levels. The real issue isn't andropause so much as men not having access to the same levels of support as women, on the cusp of entering what you could biologically call old age."

I nod. "Did you ever get night sweats, Walt? I'm talking, Sarah and I both remembered to check the thermostat, the condo is certifiably not overheating, Palpatine is totally offline for the night and there's zero heat sources unaccounted for - and you still wake up with your chest and shoulders drenched?"

The big guy gave it some thought. "Not at my age, no - but ten years back? Absolutely. I'd dial everything back down to save on heating at night, and I'd wake up as if we were in the middle of a heat wave four hours later, with barely a single linen sheet on top of me."

I nod. "Mood swings, irritability, drops in energy levels?"

That one made Walt laugh. "I'm queer, Grem; being a tad more sensitive than most is kind of part and parcel of the whole experience. As for drops; I really couldn't say. You know me; I can fall asleep anywhere."

Sarah rolled her eyes. "But did you feel exhausted, about ten years back?"

Walt shrugged. "Yeah, but I didn't have a CPAP routine and I was too stupid to check, so chances are I was already snoring like an outboard motor and maybe got half an hour's worth of decent rest out of eight hours of sleep. I can't really chalk it on andropause, considering."

I nod. "So if we pack this all in, andropause is sort of hard to quantify."

Walt nodded. "Either that, or men just aren't affected in the same way as women are with menopause, and being an ex-strongman trying to keep his hormone count up with no chemical assistance and just a controlled diet and a lot of training, well..."

He gestured at the documentary host's fridge-sized back blades. "My man's lacking perspective, here."

[dysregulation-superfund-dumpsite]

I need more married friends without kids. All my married friends have children so their problems are different from mine, they're worried about schools and nutrition and children's television and children's hobbies. Their problems with their spouses are all about getting help with the household from their spouse, or getting their emotional needs met in the thirteen seconds without children that they have together every day.

Who do I chat with about going through early perimenopause with a spouse that's clearly going through early stage andropause but can't have any sort of conversation about it without instantly spiraling into self-critical talk designed to shut down both of our thought processes about it. Who can I talk to about finally understanding why women my age start becoming the notorious "cougar" prowling for younger men - men who demonstrate desire, who want them, who pursue them, who are capable of performing the motions of being passionate about anything outside of their own interests for even a moment (even if it's wholly ingenuine, even if we know it's ingenuine) - because it's been so long since the man in our life chased our affections the way they used to.

I just really feel like I need another 40yo woman who's been cohabitating with the same man for fifteen years and has no children that I can commiserate with about this stuff.

I keep hearing how women turn forty and discover one day that they're invisible, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, inside my own home, five months before I technically turn forty.

[antiagingsa]

Navigating Andropause: Comprehensive Therapy at The Enhancement of Life Center

At The Enhancement of Life Center, we understand that andropause, often referred to as "male menopause," can be a challenging transition for many men. Our comprehensive andropause therapy program is designed to address the wide range of symptoms associated with this natural part of aging.

Andropause is characterized by a gradual decline in testosterone levels, typically beginning in a man's 40s or 50s. This hormonal shift can lead to symptoms such as decreased energy, reduced muscle mass, mood changes, and sexual dysfunction. We recognize that these changes can significantly impact a man's quality of life and overall well-being.

Our approach to andropause therapy begins with a thorough evaluation. We take the time to understand each patient's symptoms, health history, and lifestyle factors. Advanced hormone testing helps us get a clear picture of testosterone levels and other important hormones that may be affecting overall health.

Based on this comprehensive assessment, we develop a personalized treatment plan. For many of our patients, this includes hormone replacement therapy using natural bio-identical hormones. These hormones are structurally identical to those produced by the body, often resulting in better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to synthetic options.

One of our most effective methods for delivering hormone therapy is through pellet insertion. Small pellets containing bio-identical hormones are placed under the skin, usually in the hip area, through a minor procedure. These pellets release a steady dose of hormones over time, providing consistent therapy without the need for daily medications.

Beyond hormone therapy, our andropause program addresses overall wellness. We provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep optimization. These lifestyle factors play a crucial role in managing andropause symptoms and promoting overall health.

08At The Enhancement of Life Center, we're committed to helping men navigate andropause with confidence and maintain their vitality throughout life. If you're experiencing symptoms of andropause, we encourage you to reach out. Let's work together to develop a personalized therapy plan that helps you feel your best at any age.  Browse our website to learn more at: https://antiagingsa.com.

[sexoblogue]

[JIM] Testostéronémie et mortalité chez l’homme âgé : rien n’est simple

Une méta-analyse a révélé que des taux bas de testostérone sont associés à une augmentation de la mortalité globale et cardiovasculaire chez les hommes âgés. Cependant, les méthodes de dosage et la complexité des interactions hormonales rendent les conclusions difficiles à généraliser.

[dnahornonalhealth]

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 Do Men Really Go Through Menopause?

Andropause, often known as male menopause, is the slow reduction in testosterone levels that affects older men. This hormone imbalance can cause a variety of physical and mental symptoms, such as exhaustion, reduced libido, mood swings, and poor cognitive function. While andropause symptoms may be less evident than those experienced by women during menopause, they can nonetheless have a substantial influence on a man's quality of life. The fall in testosterone production is a natural component of the aging process, caused by the testes losing their ability to generate hormones in normal amounts. Symptoms of a testosterone drop include weariness, low energy levels, muscle mass loss, increased body fat, and decreased bone density. Hormonal changes during andropause can also have an impact on a man's mental health, including mood swings, aggression, and depression. It is crucial to note that not all guys will experience these symptoms in the same way or at all. Male menopause symptoms include weariness, diminished libido, mood swings, cognitive impairments, and changes in body composition. However, you should see a doctor to rule out any other underlying health concerns that could be producing these symptoms. Despite mounting evidence of andropause, there remain myths and misconceptions about male menopause. It is critical to debunk these beliefs and create knowledge about male menopause in order to give men with support and understanding during this period of life. Men suffering male menopause can cope by getting medical guidance, living a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and seeking support from loved ones.

[mexicanistnet]

Forget hot flashes, bros! Andropause steals your mojo (energy, sex drive) with falling testosterone. Fight back with anti-inflammatory foods, intense exercise, quality sleep, and ditching junk (fried, sugary, booze). Laugh too, it's a testosterone booster. Don't let andropause win.

[user-using-this-social]

andropause is real

(no offense, but I can see it on my dad)

[crystaivf]

Is Andropause Real? Can Men Get Menopause?

In this condition, there is a gradual decrease in testosterone levels in men, affecting them physically and emotionally. While it’s a common problem in men as they age, its significance can immensely affect the health and well-being of men. 

Unveil the truth: Is andropause real? Explore the facts on men experiencing menopause symptoms. Discover insights into male hormonal changes.

[healthifywithkamal]

Andropause: The Male Menopause Mystery Every Woman Must Know

Episode 28 Healthify with kamal podcast Andropause: The Male Menopause Mystery Every Woman Must Know Listen Now Episode 28 Healthify with kamal podcast Andropause: The Male Menopause Mystery Every Woman Must Know Have you ever stumbled upon the term ‘andropause’? Often brushed under the rug as the ‘male menopause’, this phenomenon is so much more than a man’s counterpart to women’s…