Andropauza Signs and symptoms

Andropauza

    * Introduction
    * Signs and symptoms
    * Causes
    * Treatment
back Signs and symptoms
In general, andropauza is not well defined: the symptoms are vague and vary greatly from one individual to another. In addition, the reduction of male hormone production is progressive, occurring from 30 years and continuing over the coming decades of life.
Psychological changes are of emotional fatigue, irritability, reduced concentration capacity, depressive symptoms, loss of self esteem, sometimes indifferent, etc..
Regarding sexual activity, phenomena that lead to orgasm are diminished in middle-aged man. Also, there is a noticeable deterioration in quantity and quality of erections and especially the night. Spermatogenesis to persist but an advanced age.
Other hormonal changes relating to melatonin and leptin. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the epiphysis gland and plays an important role in regulating the sleep cycle biorhythm-old in the body. Leptin is a hormone of protein secreted in adipose tissue and which plays a role in controlling body fat mass, regulating food intake and energy expenditure.
Other manifestations of andropauzei not present in all men:
- Memory problems - Reduction of muscle volume, accompanied by a decrease in muscle strength and increased body fat - Acceleration of osteopenia (brittle bone tissue progressive) - Occurrence of abdominal obesity - Asthenia (fatigue) emphasized - Sleep problems (insomnia) - Changes in sweat glands - Vasomotor manifestations: hot flashes (hot flushes, change in skin color due to local circulation disorders)
According to some studies, androgens (testosterone and DHEA) is beneficial in preventing coronary heart disease by destroying fat. On the other hand, male hormones have a vasodilatory action (increase the size of blood vessels) and is the origin of increased sensitivity to insulin (a hormone that allows blood glucose levels drop).