Male menopause
Male Menopause
Male menopause, also known as Andropause (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male menopause
- Wikipedia's article - Male menopause
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), is a term used to describe a set of symptoms experienced by some aging men, which are attributed to a gradual decrease in Testosterone levels. The term "male menopause" is somewhat misleading, as it suggests a sudden change similar to female Menopause, whereas the changes occur more gradually in men.
Etymology
The term "male menopause" is derived from the Greek words "andros", which means male, and "pause", which means stop. It was first used in the 1940s to describe age-related changes in male hormone levels.
Symptoms
Symptoms of male menopause may include fatigue, depression, irritability, reduced libido, difficulties with memory and concentration, erectile dysfunction, and changes in body composition such as increased body fat and reduced muscle mass.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of male menopause is typically based on the presence of symptoms and may be confirmed by blood tests showing decreased testosterone levels. However, symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions, such as Hypothyroidism and Depression, so it's important to rule out these conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for male menopause may include lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and a healthy diet, and may also include Testosterone replacement therapy if testosterone levels are low. It's important to discuss the potential benefits and risks of treatment with a healthcare provider.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male menopause
- Wikipedia's article - Male menopause
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski