I wonder, just because you want a change in your life, and that happens to come in your 40s or 50s, why that is considered to be a midlife crisis? It really doesn't have to be a "crisis", does it? I know plenty of people who have been enduring such a "crisis" for years, many of whom are well younger than their 40s, and many in their 60s and beyond. Obviously the happier you are in your life, the less likely you are to have such a "crisis". So isn't it really more a function of happiness as opposed to hormones and how many years you have lived? Perhaps it is merely coincidental. Perhaps it's more of a "chicken and the egg" situation. At any rate, my midlife crisis has been going on for 10 plus years, so I'm not sure what that means!
The MidLife Crisis has Hormonal Roots - For women, the loss of androgens (male hormones) begins surprisingly early -- before age 40 -- and results in fatigue, loss of bone mass and decreased sexual desire [source: Boston University School of Medicine]. For men, this gradual change usually peaks at age 50 and ushers in everything from male-pattern baldness to osteoporosis, which is a loss of bone density [source: Shmerling]. A reduction in androgens, which includes testosterone, can have emotional impacts as well. While recent research refutes the fact that male hormones make men act more aggressively, there is one stereotype that seems to hold true: The midlife crisis. About the time a man reaches age 50, he may become bored with his career, marital status or the American dream in general, but this emotional reaction has physiological roots [source: Fisch]. Rather than seeking a boost from a new sports car, most men would be better served by a simple blood test. That's because it can uncover potentially low testosterone levels, which may be the source of depression or dissatisfaction.
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10 Things Women Should Know about Male Hormones
Women hear a lot about hormones. From the time we hit puberty to well past menopause, there's a nearly constant undercurrent of information and implication (we're referring to all those PMS jokes) that doggedly follow our every physiological move. Men, however, are often squarely in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what their own chemical compounds are doing -- or not doing -- while coursing through their veins.
The truth is, male and female hormones are very much alike; in some cases, estrogen and testosterone compounds are set apart by a single atom. From moods to muscles, men are just as affected by hormones as we are. And, keeping male hormones in the proper balance offers a lot of benefits. Not only does the right amount of testosterone chase away dour attitudes, but it also translates into better sexual performance, improved fitness and increased overall health. Wondering if your guy is on the right track? We've got 10 things you should know,
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1) The MidLife Crisis has Hormonal Roots
2) Men have Monthly Cycles
3) Testosterone Fuels Weight Loss
4) Men Experience "Menopause" (andropause)
5) Male Hormones can Increase Cancer Risk
6) Too Much Testosterone is Bad for Both Sexes
7) Thyroid Hormones Decline with Age
8) Testosterone Isn't Just for Men
9) You Can't Blame Everything on Testosterone
10) Balance is Crucial
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