All processes in our body occur under the action of hormones. They affect the reproductive functions, mood and normal functioning of all organs. Under the influence of malnutrition, unfavorable ecology and sedentary lifestyle, hormonal disorders are increasingly encountered, both in women and men. Many believe that this is purely a female problem, but the strong sex suffers from it at least. This is mainly found in men over 45 years of age and can be caused by other factors.
Causes of hormonal failure in men
Among them we can name:
- stress, depression, lack of sleep and night work;
- adverse environmental conditions and malnutrition;
- heredity;
- disruption in the sexual and endocrine glands;
- taking certain medications, drinking alcohol, especially beer, and drugs;
- infectious or chronic diseases, for example, diabetes, anemia or kidney failure.
Especially strongly influenced by these factors are men during puberty and extinction of reproductive functions. It is at this time that the endocrine system becomes more vulnerable. The normal development and functioning of the male body is influenced not only by androgens, the most important of which is testosterone, but also some female hormones , for example, estrogens.
The hormonal background in men varies slightly during the day or with age. This can affect his mood, cause fatigue or a decrease in sexual desire, but does not lead to serious health problems. If there is a constant excess of testosterone or estrogen or their deficiency, they talk about hormonal imbalance in men. Many of its symptoms are rarely associated with hormones, attributing to other diseases, fatigue or age. Therefore, to clarify the diagnosis it is necessary to conduct a blood test.
Symptoms of hormonal disorders in men
In boys, they are manifested by a delay in sexual development. This may be underdevelopment of secondary sexual characteristics, high voice in adolescence, lack of hair on the face and body, disproportionate development of muscle mass.
In adulthood, signs of hormonal failure in men are more visible externally. This is the reduction of hair on the pubic, face and chest, an increase in the mammary glands, a decrease in erection and sexual desire, a strong weight loss or, conversely, obesity. With an increase in estrogen secretion, a man acquires a figure according to the female type: fat deposits around the waist, hips and chest accumulate, the size of the testicles decreases and the timbre of the voice increases.
During the decay of sexual functions, hormonal changes in men occur more often. Their symptoms are the same as in women: depression, mood changes, fatigue, irritability, low self-esteem. Develops weakness and flabbiness of muscles, pains in joints and bones, there is ischemic heart disease and atherosclerosis.
Treatment of hormonal failures in men
If the disorders are caused by infections and chronic diseases, you must first treat them. With tumors, only surgery can help. But most often hormone therapy for men is to take special medications, conduct physiotherapy sessions and conduct a correct lifestyle.
To maintain a normal male hormonal status, you need to give up bad habits, play sports and maintain a balanced diet. It is useful to eat zucchini, lean meat, cauliflower, garlic and linseed oil. A man should adjust the regime of the day and avoid stress.