Menopause - how to you deal wif it?

[plumshirt]

Fellow Samsters,

Today, they say both sexes face menopause... the withdrawl symptoms of estrogen in women and the impact of menopause on men vary... how do you deal with it...

pls share. I seek your opinion and experience to share how you still enjoy/ manage life through this period.

[Teh Ni]

Perhaps bro plumshirt care to share what are the possible symptoms of male menopause? There may be bros here who are experiencing but don't realise it.

[nakamara]

Originally Posted by Teh Ni

Perhaps bro plumshirt care to share what are the possible symptoms of male menopause? There may be bros here who are experiencing but don't realise it.

something like getting depressed over absolutely nothing at all?

[plumshirt]

Donno what its realloy like since I'm not there yet but according to my understanding, Male Menopause is also known as andropause... Here's more detailed site.
http://www.andrology.com/andropause.htm

Summary on Symptoms:

The St. Louis ADAM (Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male) questionnaire asks for the following symptoms:

Decrease in sex drive.
Lack of energy.
Decrease in strength and/or endurance.
Lost height.
Decreased "enjoyment of life."
Sad and/or grumpy.
Erections less strong.
Deterioration in sports ability.
Falling asleep after dinner.
Decreased work performance.
Men experiencing problems 1, 7, or a combination of any four or more might be candidates for replacement therapy.(ie replace testostrone)

Tips Coping with Transition:
Find new ways to relieve stress.
Eat a nutritious, low-fat, high-fiber diet.
Get plenty of sleep.
Exercise regularly.
Find a supportive friend or group and talk to them about what you're going through.
Limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
Drink lots of water.

[nakamara]

Originally Posted by plumshirt

Lost height.

which one?

[plumshirt]

Both Sexes...Men and women...open discussion

[plumshirt]

Well, does anyone find it affecting love life, sex life or family life?
That is, menopause?