Men and Migraine: Shirkers, Slackers

“Migraines are headaches, even if you don’t have any” – with this thesis, Erich Kästner already declared all migraine patients to be malingerers in his book “Pünktchen und Anton”. In the case of women, who actually suffer from migraines more frequently than men, the sometimes excruciating pain is increasingly accepted as a genuine complaint. But … Men and Migraine: Shirkers, Slackers

The Most Typical Male Diseases

Men’s diseases include not only gender-specific problems such as prostate problems or erectile dysfunction. Liver diseases and certain cancers are also among so-called men’s diseases that affect men significantly more often than women. Cardiovascular diseases are also typical for men. These types of male diseases not only occur particularly frequently, but also at a comparatively … The Most Typical Male Diseases

PADAM: “Menopause” in Men?

Until now, the programmed hormonal decline from an age of about 50 years was exclusively a matter for women, but the ravages of time also gnaws at the body, psyche and sexual experience in men. PADAM is one of the buzzwords used to describe a complex of symptoms for which a decline in the production … PADAM: “Menopause” in Men?

Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction, or Infertility: Differences and Similarities

About 20 percent of all German men between 30 and 80 years suffer from potency disorders. But the number of unreported cases is probably much higher: because the term “impotence” has a decidedly negative connotation, many men shy away from addressing the problem in their partnership or even with a doctor. What is impotence? First … Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction, or Infertility: Differences and Similarities

Male Libido Disorders: Test and Diagnosis

Libido disorder is usually diagnosed on the basis of history and physical examination. Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Testosterone (male sex hormone) PRL (prolactin) Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Fasting glucose (fasting … Male Libido Disorders: Test and Diagnosis

Male Libido Disorders: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Restoration of libido Therapy recommendations Underlying diseases or known causes (risk factors: e.g., hyperprolactinemia/increased blood prolactin levels) should be treated as a priority. Soweitmehrfach ein subnormaler Testosteron-Serumspiegel* gewiesen worden worden, is a substitution therapy (supply of substances that are normally available to the body through its own organ performance) with testosterone indicated. If … Male Libido Disorders: Drug Therapy

Male Libido Disorders: Prevention

To prevent male libido disorders, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Consumption of stimulants Alcohol Psycho-social situation Psychological conflicts Contact disorders Stress Sexual inclinations deviating from the norm Partnership problems Medications that can lead to male libido dysfunction Antidepressants Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) – … Male Libido Disorders: Prevention

Male Libido Disorders: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Libido disorders occur in about two percent of men.One distinguishes somatic, i.e. physical factors from psychological and social factors that play a role in libido disorders. Often, several factors such as hormonal disorders and psychological influences occur together. Estrogens increase libido, frequency of sexual fantasies, frequency of masturbation and sexual intercourse … Male Libido Disorders: Causes