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Similarities and Differences Between Female and Male Menopause
Similarities and Differences Between Female and Male Menopause Just like in any other
comparison between male and female issues there are bound to be similarities and differences regarding the aspect
of menopause. What are the similarities and differences and how do they support the existence of male menopause or
disprove it? One big difference between female menopause and the idea of a male menopause is that for females the
ovaries run out of ova just before or during the period of time known as female menopause. Remember it takes 12
months of not having a menstrual cycle to be considered that the woman is indeed in menopause. The male on the
other hand, does not run out of sperm. The healthy male can in fact continue to manufacture sperm well into his
eighties. The noticeable similarity is in that some of the symptoms are the same in both men and women:
irritability, fatigue that cannot be explained away by activity etc., weight gain, feelings of anxiety and fear,
hair thinning or loss and a decrease in sexual libido. Here is the list of female symptoms associated with
menopause: Aching or sore joints muscles or tendons Anxiety Bloating that may come on suddenly Body odor may change
Breast tenderness Burning sensations of tongue or roof of mouth Cold flashes or feeling clammy Depression
Difficulty concentrating Disorientation or mental confusion Dizziness Dry Vagina Fatigue that can seem extreme
Feelings of apprehension or dread Hair thinning on head, public area or arms and legs Heartbeat irregularity Hot
flashes Increase in facial hair Irregular menstrual periods either light and short, or flooding and over a longer
than normal number of days Irritability Loss of balance Loss of libido Memory Loss Mood swings Night Sweats
Tingling feelings in arms and legs Tinnitus (ringing in ears) Here is the list of male symptoms associated with
menopause: Bone deterioration Feelings of anxiety and fear Decreased Libido Decreased physical endurance Depression
Difficulty concentrating Fatigue that can seem extreme at times Increased sexual fantasies about a new and younger
sexual partner Indecisiveness Irritability Sleep Disturbances Thinning or loss of hair Weight gain Drawing blood
for both men and women who are undergoing medical evaluation regarding menopause tests for hormonal levels of FSH
is another similarity. This blood test is performed because an imbalance of hormones is suspected for the cause of
the patients symptoms. It is these symptoms that catapult the patient to seek medical advice and to receive a
diagnosis. The analysis of symptoms is a crucial part of the evaluation process for any medical team to consider
when deciding on a diagnosis. The first thing that any medical professional will do is to take a complete medical
history. The symptoms are a part of that medical history. They leave clues for the medical team to follow that will
steer them to which tests to order that will give them further information regarding what is causing the symptoms.
Some symptoms may lead to a disclosure of the presence of a condition or disease that may be the root cause of some
of the symptoms. Some symptoms may be attributed to the aging process. Other symptoms may turn out to have the
explanation of being associated with menopause. The diagnosis of menopause especially in males is really made after
all other reasons for the symptoms are explored and ruled out. Medical history, physical exam, blood tests; the
process of diagnosing the patient is the same for males and females.
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Unless someone is knowledgeable concerning male menopause the individual may even be blamed or made to feel bad about having the symptoms.
There are a few things to look for early on that may help males to seek help before they worsen.
Look for:
Short term memory loss
Changes in physique such as muscle turning to flab and a widening middle
Sexual indication include:
Decreased Libido
Erection problems
Difficulty achieving ejaculation
These changes can start as early as age 35.
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Male Menopause Tips and Facts.
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