Australian Politics Forum - Menopause for men

oceanz Gold Member Offline Auzgurl.. Posts: 3531 Gender:	Menopause for men Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:48pm Is it real? If so how does it present? Grumpy, reduced libido, hair loss , changed physique etc.. Im thinking male menpause is very real- but will men admit it?
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53206 At my desk.	Re: Menopause for men Reply #1 - Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:54pm Menopause is by definition a cessation of menstruation.
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oceanz Gold Member Offline Auzgurl.. Posts: 3531 Gender:	Re: Menopause for men Reply #2 - Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:58pm freediver wrote on Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:54pm: Menopause is by definition a cessation of menstruation. Well I have read evidence that the drop in testosterone is the equivelant of the male menopause because similiar bodily functions and moods are effected by its lack.
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Reply #3 - Mar 20^th, 2008 at 6:44pm

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freediver wrote on Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:54pm:

Menopause is by definition a cessation of menstruation.

Well I have read evidence that the drop in testosterone is the equivelant of the male menopause because similiar bodily functions and moods are effected by its lack.

i think the main difference oceans is men tend to lose their testosterone over a long period of time gradually, women get it over a shorter period making it more obvious?

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Reply #4 - Mar 20^th, 2008 at 7:26pm

I thought it was called a male mid life crisis - and it really affects them more psychologically than physically.

But do males ever lose their testosterone? They can father children until the day they die and although some males lose their sex drive - the majority don't, although in some cases they need a little bit of help maintaining their thingibijig with viagra or similar as they age.

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deepthought Gold Member Offline In Defence Of Liberty Posts: 2869	Re: Menopause for men Reply #5 - Mar 20^th, 2008 at 10:59pm Bob has had several mid life crises. His answer is to get his slimy hands on some Liebor crumpet.
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Reply #6 - Mar 21^st, 2008 at 12:02pm

Classic Liberal wrote on Mar 20^th, 2008 at 6:44pm:

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freediver wrote on Mar 20^th, 2008 at 5:54pm:

Menopause is by definition a cessation of menstruation.

Well I have read evidence that the drop in testosterone is the equivelant of the male menopause because similiar bodily functions and moods are effected by its lack.

i think the main difference oceans is men tend to lose their testosterone over a long period of time gradually, women get it over a shorter period making it more obvious?

I think that sounds very likely pender. And women have a definite time frame..within a couple of years either side in which menopause occurs.

Many men are struggling with tiredness..lack of libido, depression, mood swings etc and thinking that theres nothing they can do for it. Because theres little awareness..they dont seek help for say ..testosterone replacement..which will put the zing back into their step..help with libido, hair/muscle loss etc..

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Reply #7 - Mar 21^st, 2008 at 12:08pm

mantra wrote on Mar 20^th, 2008 at 7:26pm:

I thought it was called a male mid life crisis - and it really affects them more psychologically than physically.

But do males ever lose their testosterone? They can father children until the day they die and although some males lose their sex drive - the majority don't, although in some cases they need a little bit of help maintaining their thingibijig with viagra or similar as they age.

Male midlife crisis is triggered by this problem mantra..men look in the mirror and see their hair thinning,loss of muscle mass , decreased libido and they panic..ta da..midlife crisis/panic. Help, Im getting old, new car -younger women.

Males dont lose all their testosterone..just as women dont lose all their estrogen, but very decreased levels in both sexes cause physical and mental symptoms..

Women experience descreased concentration, loss of memory function, unstable moods [some not all]

HRT is very useful for some, male and female.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53206 At my desk.	Re: Menopause for men Reply #8 - Mar 25^th, 2008 at 10:34pm That's not a great idea Oceans. It's better to ban them and leave it at that than to start insulting them. You need to demonstrate the behaviour you want to see in others.
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