Men's Health
01/06/2008
Men visit doctors less often than women, in most cases wait longer before having health problems treated. It is often with regular check-ups, men can improve the quality of life.
A number of health issues are more common in men. In some cases it is because men are simply at more risk and often they do not take necessary precautions to improve their quality of life sooner.
Heart disease; is the most common cause of death and men are twice as likely to die from it than women. Major risk factors are high blood pressure and high cholestrol.
High blood pressure is slightly more common in men in comparison with women, and the risk increases with age. Even a slightly raised blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attacks and stroke.
High chlolestrole becomes a more common problem in man after the age of 35.
Prostate problems; there are three different types of prostate problems.
Firstly, as men get older the prostate gland may enlarge and can interfere with normal flow of urine.
Secondly, in some countries prostate cancer can be the most common form of cancer in men. After the age of 40 regular medical check-ups must be done.
Thirdly, inflamed prostate, also known as prostatitis, can cause discomfort in male patients. Your physician can asses the condition and proper treatment can be initiated.
Testicular cancer; younger men are more prone to this type of cancer, but it can happen at any age. It often causes a hard lump on a testicle.
Erectile dysfunction; (ED) is whn a man is unable or maintain an erection. ED is a common condition but many men are embaresed to talk about it. ED is not a normal part of aging and may be caused by a medical problem such as diabetes, stress, and high blood pressure.
Male pattern hair loss; is a common stressful problem but it can be managed by your health care professional. Prescription and non-prescription medications are available for the condition from your compounding pharmacy.
The andropause; is a condition that happens in men and it is similar to menopause that is seen in women. The hormone levels in men start to decline from the age of 20 and the symptoms of andropause manifest themselves in most cases after the age of 40. The symptoms of andropause may include the following;
- irritability
- mood swings
- fatigue
- loss of interest in life
- memory and/or concentration problems
- swets
- joint and/or muscle pain
- declined libido
- erectile dysfunction
- change of skin texture
Your doctor may assess your condition if need be u may be prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). The medications are usually available from specialized compounding pharmacies. In most cases these medications are compounded for individual needs of patients.
The studies show that BHRT may enhance vitality, motivation, increased bone density and may also benefit the immune system.
Healthy diet, life style changes, vitamin and antioxidant supplements may also be considered in order to manage andropause and improve patient's quality of life. Your doctor and compounding pharmacist will assist you on these matters.
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