Male Menopause, Andropause: Consequential Diseases

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by andropause (male menopause) as well: Clinical picture of hypogonadism (mod. by). Blood, hematopoietic organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Obesity (overweight) (29.5 vs. 26.7). Hypogonadism (gonadal hypofunction) – low testosterone levels are associated with … Male Menopause, Andropause: Consequential Diseases

Male Menopause, Andropause: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height [current body weight versus age-related ideal weight: increase in body weight with increase in body fat percentage; decreasing muscle strength; visceral adiposity* ; determination of body mass index as well as waist-to-hip … Male Menopause, Andropause: Examination

Menopause: Prevention

To prevent climacterium praecox (premature menopause), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Vegetarian diet Pleasure food consumption Tobacco (smoking) – early menopause (before age 45; approximately 5-10% of women) is dose-dependent in smokers with respect to nicotine abuse Prevention factors (protective factors) Biographical risk factors Pregnancies: Women with … Menopause: Prevention

Menopause: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Climacteric complaints (menopausal symptoms) are experienced to varying degrees by patients. At the forefront of the complaints are disturbances in well-being, changes in the menstrual cycle, changes in organs and, in particular, cardiovascular complaints – for example, paroxysmal tachycardia (episodes of palpitations), palpitations (heart palpitations) – as well as a decrease in bone density. The … Menopause: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Menopause: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Synthesis (production) of sex hormones progressively decreases with the onset of climacteric. First, the ovarian (ovary-associated) synthesis of progesterone decreases, followed by that of estrogens (17-β-estradiol) and finally androgens. After menopause, estrogens are no longer produced by the ovaries, but exclusively by adipose tissue. Therefore, estrogen formation in overweight women in … Menopause: Causes

Menopause: Therapy

General measures Alternating showers help with hot flashes. Essential oils can help inhibit sweat production. Suitable are, for example, the medicinal plants sage or even mint, whose menthol has a cooling effect. Proven remedies from nature for climacteric complaints are hops, lady’s mantle, monk’s pepper and black cohosh. They contain phytoestrogens, which are plant substances … Menopause: Therapy

How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer

Since pressure is the main cause of pressure sores, relieving pressure on vulnerable areas of the body is a top priority, for example by: Mobilization, positioning and change of position. Other precautions to prevent pressure ulcers, such as skin care or promoting circulation, can supplement but not replace measures to relieve pressure. In parallel, other … How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer

The Forgotten Skin Patients

The old lady is lying in bed with a diaper and nylon pantyhose. She scratches herself, the itching is unbearable. The 85-year-old can hardly move anymore. And she is not an isolated case. The situation in nursing homes is often difficult for patients and caregivers alike. “There is hardly any time for proper skin care, … The Forgotten Skin Patients

Dying in a Hospice

Dealing with death and the process of dying is slowly being rethought in German society through hospice work. Many people find it difficult to come to terms with saying goodbye to life; the thought of the end is pushed far away. This is because the subject of “dying” is fraught with anxiety and fear, and … Dying in a Hospice

Checklist Retirement Home

The decision to move into a retirement home is a big step for everyone involved. But when one’s own strength declines, memory weakens and older people no longer feel safe in their own four walls, sooner or later the path leads to a retirement home. This not only means giving up familiar surroundings, dear neighbors … Checklist Retirement Home