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Ways to Help Your Mate at Male Menopause
Ways to Help Your Mate at Male Menopause OK, ladies, listen up. You think your hubby is
pretty special, right?Granted, hes no angel and has his flaws just like anybody else. So do you, in fact, and you
guys make a pretty good team.Look at all youve been through: kids and in-laws and emergencies and Christmases and
all kinds of drama. And after all these years you look up and there he is, with those eyes that were the first
thing you ever noticed about him, and his crooked smile. Well, anyway, you guys have been together a lot.He saw you
through how many pregnancies?On that basis alone he deserves a medal.You know, soon hes going to be going through
some biological minefields of his own, and you can help him, even if he doesnt know you are helping.Lets talk about
the care and feeding of an andropause male. That sounds much better than menopause, doesnt it?A rapidly shrinking
minority of medical professionals doesnt believe there is such a thing; yeah, tell that to my fibromyalgia. Female
menopause is a much more easily observed phenomena, but if menopause is defined as the gradual decline of
gender-specific hormones in a human body, then, bingo, we have andropause, because that is exactly what it
is.Somewhere around forty years old, in some cases younger, the male hormones begin to gradually diminish.Men may
begin to notice thinning hair, less endurance, weight gain, sleep disturbances, not all at once, but gradually.It
is usually the first time a guy has problems getting and maintaining an erection that this new phase of life
introduces itself. That first time is brushed off with he was too tired, or stressed, or whatever; all males have
that problem at one time or the other. But this erectile problem thingy starts popping up more and more until that
tried and true loving scenario that never fails, fails.And then, sister, you and your man have some talking to do.
But do it gently, very gently.This great big guy who has faced down big trouble and danger galore is now a sad,
frightened little guy who needs someone to tell him its alright. And that would be you.Remember all the times he
comforted you because you felt you were too fat, too ugly, too pregnant, too oldyou get my drift.There is no one
more qualified to explain to that man that everything really will be alright. Its time for a lot of hugging and
holding, of embracing sexual changes when they come, and both of you learning that love and intimacy can make the
both of you feel better.Now is the time for being patient, reducing stress on him, and doing your best to see to
his physical and emotional health.More antioxidants like C and E should be stepped up, and in fruit and vegetables,
with their healthy fiber.Read up on ginseng, yohimbe, ginko, and other herbs that are being found to help with mens
health. You guys are proud of everything youve been through together.Heres one more thing to go through as a couple
and be proud of mastering, together.
The Male Menopause
The statistic for how many males stay sexually active beyond age 70 is 40%. This statistic tells us that it is not normal to experience this particular symptom; and cannot be caused by the aging of the male in of itself.
Male menopause has no known cause as of yet, though it is being researched. There are some known factors that have come from the current researching and those are:
* Alcohol consumption of above average levels
* Getting less than ideal levels of exercise
* Hypertension
* Hormonal deficiencies
* Poor circulation
* Psychological problems
* Smoking
* Some interactions with both prescribed and non-prescription medications
Testosterone:
The hormone testosterone according to many endocrinologists and scientists is a male hormone.
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Male Menopause Tips and Facts.
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