In the late 40s and 50s, life-threatening heart and brain diseases, as well as high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia, back and knee pain, etc. frequently occur.
In the 40’s to 50’s, in-depth coverage of medical school professors, who are considered the best authorities in Korea, to prevent physical/mental diseases experienced in their 50s and provide correct treatment.
‘Adolescence’ is an Internet term that combines ’50s and puberty’.
▶ Menopause
From the mid-to-late 40s to the 50s, both men and women go through menopause, experiencing not only physical problems but also many psychological changes.
Men shed tears from tears while watching TV or said their libido decreased significantly, and women said that they often broke out in cold sweats and felt hot on their faces.
However, there are not many cases that measure the intensity of the menopause they are experiencing.
When women reach menopause, the secretion of estrogen decreases and menopausal symptoms appear.
▶ Male menopause, erectile dysfunction, depression, insomnia, memory loss
When men reach their 50s, the secretion of male hormones such as testosterone decreases and menopausal symptoms appear. Typical examples include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, nervousness, depression, poor memory and concentration, and insomnia.
This is a natural phenomenon, and in order to overcome it, the medical community recommends consulting and receiving treatment from a specialist.
▶ Male hormone replacement therapy, must be prescribed following consulting a specialist
Kim Se-woong, a professor of urology at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital at the Catholic University of Korea, said, “There are male hormone replacement therapy or drug treatment to help improve erection. It is good to be accompanied by appropriate treatment,” he advised.
Androgen replacement therapy can be used without major side effects in most menopausal patients.
However, since it can affect spermatogenesis in the testicles, young men who need to preserve fertility should be very careful.
In addition, polycythemia or prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may rise, so it is safe to receive treatment and prescription through a specialist’s care.
The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a tumor marker that can be tested for prostate cancer with blood.
Professor Kim Se-woong explained, “If you are aware of menopausal symptoms, it is better to avoid stress in order to maintain a healthy body and mind. It is known that regular exercise and weight loss can maintain and increase testosterone levels.”
When blood levels of the male hormone testosterone fall, erection power decreases and erectile dysfunction may occur.
However, there may be psychological problems, and in some cases, it may occur due to problems in the vascular system, nervous system, and endocrine system, such as underlying diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
▶ Relation between male hormone decline and depressive symptoms is unclear
Although there are studies that suggest that a decrease in testosterone is associated with depressive symptoms, the medical community explains that there are many studies to the contrary, and no clear conclusion has been drawn.
Myung Woo-jae, a professor of psychiatry at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, explained, “If testosterone levels decline with normal aging, the evidence that artificially injecting testosterone improves depressive symptoms is not clear.”
Professor Myung Woo-jae said, “It is not a general treatment to recommend androgen supplementation therapy to men with depression symptoms without proper endocrinology examination, rather than treatment for other depressions.” It is important to treat depression through antidepressants or counseling.”
