Am I going through the male menopause? please help me!?
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thats depression im afraid.. go see your doc or get some friends round and do something you enjoy... got xbox live.. i will play you on there if you want. drop an email and well have a laugh,... dont worry its not the menopause.. just hitting a bridge in life.. i had mine a few months back but now im great.. hope you feel better matey.. tc.
610020
Yes i am. If you are going through menopause you will have\nhot flashes,night sweats,mood swings,headache,\nsome bone lose if you don't take some form of\ncalcium,cry for no reason,easily irritated.\nThere is a lot more symptoms these are just a few things\nyou go through with menopause.
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Male Menopause (also called viropause or andropause) involves the hormonal, physiological, and chemical changes that occur in all men generally between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. These changes effect all aspects of a man's life. \n\nMale menopause is, thus, a physical condition with psycho- logical, interpersonal, social, and spiritual dimensions.
225255
Get him some reading material on menopause or take him to the doctor with you and let the doc help explain what you are going through. Maybe also try to get some marriage counseling before things get real bad. It worked for my sister and her husband. Good luck to you.(p.s. It wouldn't hurt to give him a little extra special attention)
660983
If it is actually due to menopause symptoms, soy and black cohosh are supposed to be helpful.  Without knowing your menstrual history, still having problematic hot flashes after sixty seems as if the symptoms may have lasted a long time.  This combined with your statement that HRT did not help, makes me wonder whether the cause is not something else.  Have you considered consulting an endocrinologist?
439399
When you say symptoms of menopause...I assume you mean hot flashes. This very likely is not menopause and could be due to a host of other causes. There is a simple blood test called an FSH level, however, that you could ask your doctor to run that would effectively rule that out.
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Have you tried talking to her about this? Is she aware that things have changed?  You both may want to talk to her doctor to see if you have any options on a medical point of view.  You may have to make some changes as to the way your sex life used to be while she is going through this. Let her know how much you love her and how she makes you feel and let her know that even though you don't understand what she is going through you are there for her. I think it is wonderful how you described your feelings for her. You also may want to do some research on menopause. It doesn't effect every woman the same way. If she is having hot flashes she may want to try Remifemin, which is over the counter. Of course, she should ask her doctor about this first. If he says it is okay to try and she would have the need to use it you can go to their website and they will send her a free sample. I believe it is enough for at least 2 weeks. It really helped me.  Good Luck to both of you.
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I went through menopause without really knowing too much that I was,as I was still on the pill. I still had the hot flushes tho. Many of my friends go to health food stores there are many alternative treatments there, most work really well Good Luck
580449
Menopause is different for every woman. It depends on several things whether you go through an early one; family history, if you have had any female surgery (hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, etc.), if you are on medication that interfers with your hormones.\n\nYou should have a complete physical, with blood work, urine, etc. to see if there are any other problems.  Hot flashes could be also due to a thyroid condition, adrenal glad dysfunction, too much caffiene, etc., etc.
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I am a guy, too, but this is such a doctor thing... look at all these other women who have tried to help you with safer passage through what appears to be a very uncomfortable thing... when you have had a chance to try some of their suggestions, please do remember your doctor may have some really cool answers, as well. If not your doctor, then consult with a close friend you trust the most, either for answers, or for referral to someone who can nail this one for you. I am sending this to you more because I want you to know there is someone in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. who really gives a damn about this issue you are experiencing, and who hopes that by this evening, you will have either come by or acquired an answer that will really work for you. You shouldn't have to endure another hour of this kind of chaffing and discomfort. God Bless You, don't give up, keep looking for the right answer, and Good Luck to you!  - Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A.  (I am 63 years old.)
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Yeah Im a 28 year old male who knows this will happen to my wife when shes late 30s or early 40s and shell have hot flashes and wont be fun to be around and ill need to take her to a doctor to get medicine and show her i love her and support her and try and make it nice.\n\nPhysically she won't have her menstual cycle when its done.
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Is it sudden onset?   Have your periods been 'irregular' all along?  Perimenopause COULD be staring that early, but it's unusual.  The earlier you start your periods, traditionally the later you go into Menopause.  The later you start  the earlier you go.  \n\nIf this was more of a sudden onset, check to see if you are pregnant.  Then if you have painful periods - REALLY painful and they have gotten worse over time, might want to see the doc about endometriosis... And then, of course, if your thyroid is acting up (hypothyroidism) can also cause this.  You would have signs of this... 'scaly alligator pattern of dry skin' on your shins, puffy eyes, tired, gaining weight etc..\n\nLast but not least, there is a more rare disorder out there called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Or PCODisease) that causes that issue also.  But usually women get that before your age.  \n\nIf nothing else fits, have the Gyne check your FSH levels and the usual Perimenopausal blood tests to see if that's what's up!  Good Luck!  \n\nI am NOT a medical doctor.  I have had some limited training as a medical assistant many years ago.  Just seemed to have a knack for it :)  Just remember it's my opinion and not medical advice :)
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No danger to the women or you.  Please be gentle, slow and understanding.  At times women going through menopause may not be able to produce the natural lubricant that makes vaginal penetration easier.  You should have some water based lubricant available.  Please also be careful in penetration and take it slow because a menapusal womens vaginal muscles may not be able to relax as much causing her opening to be smaller than in the past.\nRoughness or going too fast from the man can cause the women great pain. \nSo please go slow.\nTake care and just show love and affection if the women is not going to enjoy penetration.\nGood luck and love much
76087
I seriously just went through this with my husband(32yrs.), it took me two years to get him to go..he finally realized that it could be adding to his health issues or be a issue of something more serious. You should tell him that he needs his regular check up,make the appointment for him (men won't do it!) call the nurse ahead of time( if he doesn't want you there) and ask them to do blood work and check his testerone levels, and his thyroid, Not to scare you but when guys have low levels of hormones they can develope a tumor...My husband had to be put on hormone therapy (no tumor, thank god), and there is a difference, not only in the bedroom but he has more energy to do the things he loves..It was worth the fight!
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Signs and symptoms\nEvery woman experiences menopause differently. Even the age at which menopause begins may be unique to you. Some women reach menopause in their 30s or 40s, and some not until their 60s, but menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.\n\nYour signs and symptoms also are likely to be very individual. You may breeze through menopause with few signs and symptoms. Or you may experience a number of physical and emotional changes, including:\n\nIrregular periods. Your menstrual periods may stop suddenly, or gradually get lighter or heavier and then stop. The unpredictability of your periods may be your first clue that menopause is approaching. \nDecreased fertility. When ovulation begins to fluctuate, you're less likely to become pregnant. Until you haven't had a period for a year, however, pregnancy is still possible. \nVaginal and urinary changes. As your estrogen level declines, the tissues lining your vagina and urethra — the opening to your bladder — become drier, thinner and less elastic. With decreased lubrication you may experience burning or itching, along with increased risk of infections of your urinary tract or vagina. These changes may make sexual intercourse uncomfortable or even painful. You may feel the need to urinate more frequently or more urgently, and you may experience urinary incontinence. \nHot flashes. As your estrogen level drops, your blood vessels may expand rapidly, causing your skin temperature to rise. This can lead to a feeling of warmth that moves upward from your chest to your shoulders, neck and head. You may sweat, and as the sweat evaporates from your skin, you may feel chilled, weak and slightly faint. Your face might look flushed, and red blotches may appear on your chest, neck and arms. Most hot flashes last from 30 seconds to several minutes, although they can last much longer. The frequency, as well as the duration, of hot flashes varies from person to person. You may have them once every hour or only occasionally. They can occur any time during the day or night. They may be a part of your life for a year or more, or you may never have them. \nSleep disturbances and night sweats. Night sweats are often a consequence of hot flashes. You may awaken from a sound sleep with soaking night sweats followed by chills. You may have difficulty falling back to sleep or achieving a deep, restful sleep. Lack of sleep may affect your mood and overall health. \nChanges in appearance. Many women gain a modest amount of weight — about 5 pounds on average — during the menopausal transition. The fat that once was concentrated in your hips and thighs may settle above your waist and in your abdomen. You may notice a loss of fullness in your breasts, thinning hair and wrinkles in your skin. If you previously experienced adult acne, it may become worse. Although your estrogen level drops, your body continues to produce small amounts of the male hormone testosterone. As a result, you may develop coarse hair on your chin, upper lip, chest and abdomen. \nEmotional and cognitive changes. You may experience irritability, fatigue, decreased memory and diminished concentration as you approach menopause. These symptoms have sometimes been attributed to hormonal fluctuations. Yet other factors are more likely to contribute to these changes, including sleep deprivation and stressful life events — such as the illness or death of a parent, grown children leaving home or returning home, and retirement. \n\nComplications\nSeveral chronic medical conditions tend to appear after menopause. By becoming aware of the following conditions, you can take steps to help reduce your risk:\n\nCardiovascular disease. At the same time your estrogen levels decline, your risk of cardiovascular disease increases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women as well as in men. Yet you can do a great deal to reduce your risk of heart disease. These risk-reduction steps include stopping s
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If it is truly menopause then unfortunately yes. Menopause starts when the body stops producing eggs and the hormones to support pregnancy. At least that is what I understand it to be. I would go to a dr. immediately and see. If it hasn't truly started yet there may still be a chance. Perhaps even freezing any remaining eggs or embryo if you are already married and know who you want to have a child with but it will be costly.
19802
Have you seen a doctor about this?  Have you tried anything?  Have you gone through menopause yet?