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The Self Esteem Issue of Male Menopause
The Self-Esteem Issue of Male Menopause The male ego is something guarded well by the male
species. It can cause them to be very prideful or do foolish things. It can be bruised easily by a carelessly
spoken word or be boosted by a confident female secure in her own world. The male self-esteem is often a victim in
the male menopause condition. Usually it is damaged because so little is known about the condition and those who
share the man's life may be frustrated and uncertain as to what exactly is going on with their man. He suddenly is
very moody, over-sensitive and critical of his "maleness". There is no obvious sign that a man is going through
menopause unlike in females when they encounter the dreaded missing menses. A man simply has symptoms that slowly
emerge and make their way through his life. Symptoms such as fatigue, inability to concentrate, irritability,
moodiness, short-term memory loss, loss of libido, inability to achieve an erection or to maintain it which can be
devastating to their sex life and especially if the couple is still trying to conceive, a time when there is
already enough pressure to perform. There may be times when the male may burst forth with an unexpected anger that
is more aimed at self-image issues than anything going on at the time of the outburst. The natural inclination for
a woman is to deal with the outburst in a rational manner. The male will not be able to understand her reasoning
because nothing he feels is normal for him, nor will he be able to explain why he feels the way he does. Menopause
is a phase that is best managed and not analyzed. Accept him for what he is going through and give him sympathy and
understanding just as you would need if you were going through your time of menopause. Change can be rough on
anyone and the changes brought about by aging are especially tough to handle. Patience and the soft gentle touch
are two ways a female can assist her man through this difficult time. Sometimes it helps a couple to be able to
have a safe place to express their emotions, thoughts and feelings such as a therapy session or family counselor.
It is during these sessions that things can come to the surface and better dealt with so that a third party can
mediate and interject when necessary to give professional or objective input to steer the couple around a situation
that can be uncomfortable. It is helpful with the professional has some experience with menopause issues and how
they can effect the dynamics of the relationship. The nature of the condition is intimately interlocked with the
male ego. Anytime sexual performance comes into play; there will be issues with the way the male view himself and
his ability to be a man. These issues make it difficult for him to open up and talk about how he is feeling or what
he is thinking. His wife or other significant person in his life is usually left guessing about why he is acting
the way he is (irritable, angry, lack of libido) and at times may even jump to the wrong conclusion. Seeking the
advice of a medical professional is also a good idea so that validation of the menopausal issue can be determined
and some solutions recommended.
The Male Menopause
They may even notice similarities between the symptoms he is exhibiting to the ones they themselves may have encountered if they themselves are going through pre-menopause, menopause or remember moms and sisters going through it. Male menopause is also becoming more known both in the medical community as well as on the Internet. Books and Websites are springing up spreading the word about the existence of male menopause.
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Male Menopause Tips and Facts.
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