I am suffering from hair loss, weight gain, depression, and low sexual drive. I quit using estrogen about 2 years ago. My doctor recommended I start using vegetable hormones, but looking on the internet there are so many diferent kinds, Anyone know which is best?
I see many posts ridiculing mature women on this forum. Some of these middle-aged women are going through or have gone through menopause. However, men go through a similar transition:
"There is a basic set of identifiable symptoms which signal changes in hormones. These symptoms include some of the same symptoms women experience:
Diminished sexual drive
Urinary changes
Lack of energy
Decrease in strength and/or endurance
Lost height, back pain
Decreased “enjoyment of life”
Irritability, anger, and grumpiness
Depression or withdrawn
Erections less strong
Deterioration in sports ability
Falling asleep after dinner
Decreased work performance
Joint aches and stiffness of the hands
Premature aging
Changes in hair growth and skin quality
Loss of physical fitness, weight gain, and “beer” bellies
Hot flashes
Increased anxiety
Loss of self esteem
Decreased memory and/or concentration"
Why are only menopausal women ridiculed? Why not menopausal men too?
Here is tons more info:
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Men's_Health/Andropause/
According to one poster – who has "been there" himself, andropause IS of concern. If it weren't of concern to men then why would men seek to treat the symptoms? Verstehen?
