Hormonal disorders in men

The constantly changing hormonal background of a person is most defenseless against the influence of external factors, at the same time, heredity plays an important role in the viability of the endocrine system. According to average estimates, nature gave a person only ten stable years in terms of hormonal balance, destining them for childbearing. The rest of our life is a process of transitions, jumps and failures that occur in two main periods: puberty (puberty) and extinction (menopause).

Consequences of hormonal failure

In order to objectively assess your condition, you must not forget that the human body is in a constant process of restructuring. As in any construction, small errors and mistakes are inevitable, but they may not affect the strength of buildings.

At the same time, it is also useful to comprehend and accept as an indisputable truth the fact that under any circumstances, over time, hormone production in the body decreases, and consequently, vitality and sexual activity. This inevitably leads to a change in appearance, abilities and, as a result, a person's lifestyle changes.

The gender of a person is determined by a set of various hormones and their quantity: features of his appearance and temperament, his reproductive function. Therefore, disorders in the work of the endocrine system lead not only to a deterioration in well-being, but also affect our self-esteem and social life. Men, according to the traditional way of life, are more vulnerable in this regard than women.

The name of the male sex hormone testosterone has become common and is used to measure masculinity and denote male usefulness in a very broad sense of the word.

Stereotypes and prejudices, as always, refer to science in a perverted, distorting manner. Hormonal imbalance in the body, both male and female, is accompanied by such symptoms established in scientific medicine as irritability, fatigue, tearfulness, panic or depression. All these manifestations are considered normal for women and at the same time are antipodes of standard male behavior.

Any hint of violations cause men to fear the loss of their gender identity, and they are usually much more resourceful and persistent than women

Speaking of hormonal disorders in men, we are talking not only about sex hormones androgens, but also about thyroid and pituitary hormones. In addition, both for reproductive function and for sexual desire, a man also needs the female hormones estrogen.

Scientific studies show that hormonal changes in a man's body occur longer and with less intensity than in women. This complicates not only the process of diagnosis, but also blurs the boundaries of the norm and pathology.

Causes of hormone imbalance

The endocrine system reacts sharply to the poisoning of the body with drugs and alcohol, as well as toxins released during smoking. At what doses and frequency of use this very poisoning occurs is determined individually, in combination with other factors, such as congenital malformations of internal organs and hereditary predisposition, medical history, etc. Chronic overwork, lack of sleep and excess weight, too, if you don’t catch yourself in time, they will take you to the endocrinologist's office.

According to modern studies, various pathologies can be caused by an unfavorable environmental background, an unhealthy professional environment and viral infections.

Organ damage

First of all, these are inflammations or injuries of the adrenal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland and testicles of organs that produce hormones. The state of the liver and kidneys, which are involved in metabolism, that is, in the absorption and excretion of hormones from the body, is also important. Diseases of the nervous system, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, arrhythmia and other pathologies can cause malfunctions. Possible hereditary predisposition to diseases of the endocrine system, as well as congenital malformations of organs that produce hormones or participate in their metabolism.

Medication

Hormonal disorders in men can be a side effect of drug treatment for other diseases, or the result of improper prescription and overdose of drugs containing hormones.

In our time, many harmless, at first glance, natural remedies are advertised for restoring potency and general improvement of the male body. The most famous are various tinctures of ginseng, as well as decoctions of yarutka, celery, and parsley. You can also find special nutritional supplements that, in accordance with their labels, have a directed effect on the endocrine system.

Although cases of harm from taking such drugs are quite rare, it is nevertheless better to consult a doctor, or at least collect objective information and use even more expensive, but high-quality drugs.

Psychological and physiological symptoms

Men with hormonal disorders most often show psychological symptoms such as:

• Different types of deterioration and loss of memory;
• Depression and exaltation;
• Decrease or increase in libido;
• Easy fatigue;
• Sudden mood swings;
• Panic attacks.

In addition to psychological symptoms, the patient may also exhibit physiological abnormalities, such as:

• Sweating;
• Sweats and flushes;
• Erectal disorders;
• Dry skin;
• Enlargement and hardening of breasts iron

Almost any serious interruption in the work of the heart, genitourinary system, pain in the joints and muscles, etc. may be signs of hormonal disorders, so in any case, you should contact endocrinologists, as well as undergo regular preventive checks with them.

Although the symptoms and treatment of endocrine diseases are fairly detailed in the popular science literature, self-medication, as well as ignoring hormonal disorders, can lead to serious and irreversible problems.

Hormone tests

The success of the treatment of hormonal disorders in men largely depends on the diagnostic abilities of the doctor. Only he can optimize the list of laboratory tests and specialized consultations that are necessary for the final diagnosis.

Very often, doctors are forced to resort to drug intervention by typing, that is, they experiment and adjust further doses and treatment based on the results of their previous prescription. This approach in itself does not indicate a low qualification of a doctor, since hormonal processes are the most complicated and mediated in human nature, and hundreds of external factors and their combinations operate here.

Today, more than 50 different hormone tests can be performed. But in the first approach, along with a general blood and urine test, a study of sugar content, testosterone levels, thyroid hormones and TSH is prescribed. As well as those types of tests that the doctor considers necessary to prescribe, based on the patient's medical history.

Hormone tests are a very capricious thing, and not only because their prices are quite high. But also because the hormonal background is such an unstable thing that the test data can change quite quickly depending on fatigue, mood, or even a person’s food. Therefore, before starting treatment, repeated tests are usually prescribed.

After a preliminary consultation, an endocrinologist usually develops a plan for differential diagnosis, prescribes ultrasound, ECG of the heart, examination by a cardiologist, neurologist and other specialists.

Methods of treatment

If hormone-producing tumors are detected, surgery may be prescribed. If the patient is not of reproductive age, or has genetic and acquired pathologies of the testicles, thyroid gland, adrenal glands and pituitary gland, he is recommended hormone replacement therapy, which is carried out throughout his life. In other cases, a temporary course of stimulating drug treatment is prescribed. As necessary additional measures, dietary nutrition, the intake of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements, and psychological correction can be prescribed.