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Male Menopause Treatment Options
Male Menopause Treatment Options You are a male and you have just received the diagnosis of
Male Menopause. You are relieved, embarrassed, confused and not entirely sure what to do next. Your healthcare
professional will help guide you to some of your options for treatment. Some options will have a price attached,
such as hormone replacement therapy. Other options will require that you make some lifestyle changes. The treatment
will be individualized to your symptoms, your age and your current lifestyle. Hormone Replacement Therapy: Hormone
replacement therapy's aim is to replace the testosterone lost through various methods. These methods include the
following vehicles of administration: injections, oral medications, patches, and also implants. Injection The most
common method of testosterone therapy is the injection. The downside to receiving testosterone in this manner is of
course, the needle. The other negative aspect is that the injections are given in intervals of one to three weeks
depending on the brand of drug used. The injections need to be administered by a medical professional and that
requires office visits. Injections can have the side effect of weight gain. Weight gain is already a symptom of
male menopause so receiving injections may aggravate this symptom. Pills This method is commonly used for older
male patients in an effort to maintain their levels of testosterone. These are the same pills that are prescribed
to induce delayed puberty. The undesirable side effect of using these pills is that they have a known risk of liver
damage. Men taking pills should be closely monitored by a healthcare professional. Patches This method has been in
the news as they are popular and easy to use. Most are self-adhesive patches of gel. Patches are applied to the
skin and must be changed daily. The skin absorbs the dried gel and then the testosterone is released throughout the
day. One possible side effect for patch users is skin irritation. Implants Pellet implants have already been used
to deliver the testosterone for patients who suffer from hypogonadism, which is a condition when the testes do not
produce enough hormones. The implants are inserted into the abdomen, buttocks or the upper arm. This is a delivery
method that only needs repeating every 6 months. Lifestyle Changes: The most important lifestyle change is to
implement a daily exercise program. This can be a variety of activities. Anything that gets you up and moving will
be an improvement. A simple stroll for 30 minutes each morning, or a swim at the local community pool. Do a
power-walk with a neighbor or buddy. Play a friendly game of ping-pong, tennis, or badminton. Dietary lifestyle
changes should include eating more fruits and vegetables especially broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and
cauliflower and also staying away from processed foods, fats and sugars. Supplements that will aid your diet are:
taking in 50 milligrams twice daily of zinc just until your testosterone levels improve and also 1000 to 3000
milligrams of vitamin C. A nutritionist or other healthcare professional should carefully monitor all supplements
added to your diet. High potency multivitamins and mineral supplements will most likely also be added to your
regimen. Lastly, it is important to understand the stress you are encountering in your daily life and to do things
to relieve that stress source. Avoid stressful situations when possible or at least try to lessen their influence
on you. Counteract stress with stress reducing activities like meditation, yoga, stretching exercises and calming
or soothing external factors like music, waterfalls or the ocean waves lapping at your feet. A stroll along a beach
or a walk in the park can do wonders for relieving tension. Pay attention to relationship issues and inform those
close to you about your diagnosis so that you can receive their understanding and support.
Symptoms Of Menopause
Sometimes the emotions can heal when not only peace is restored but also the individual can again find a sense of self-worth. Sometimes the best therapy is volunteerism, getting involved in the needs of others can have a very freeing effect on individual whom are wrapped in turmoil. It also helps to have the emotional support of spouse/partner/family or friends.
Mental:
Treatment is used to allow a change for the positive in the way we think about others and ourselves. Aromatherapy is one natural treatment that can bring about calm, a sense of balance and can help to rejuvenate the male body, mind and spirit. The use of essential oils has been used in France and by many practitioners when working with their clients has seen improvements.
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