Today marks 'China Men's Health Day', highlighting the trend of early onset of diseases due to poor lifestyle habits. A 26-year-old man from Zhengzhou, Henan province, who is usually attractive but overweight, recently sought medical attention after experiencing severe fatigue and loss of interest in the opposite sex. He frequently stays up late, enjoys eating fried and grilled food, and had been drinking. Blood tests revealed his testosterone levels were far below the normal range of 3.5, as his levels were just 1.88, leading to a diagnosis of delayed-onset hypogonadism, often referred to as male menopause.
Last year, this 26-year-old, who stands at 1.72 meters tall with a weight over 80 kilograms, had his hormones tested at a male health clinic, where his elevated cholesterol and blood sugar levels further confirmed the diagnosis. Dr. Wang Zulong, a specialist in male health at the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reported that male menopause typically begins between 40 to 55 years of age, with 30% to 40% of middle-aged men experiencing symptoms. However, this condition is increasingly affecting younger men. Regular consumption of junk food, staying up late, lack of exercise, and poor emotional management can significantly reduce the function of the male reproductive system that is usually maintained until around 50 years old.
Dr. Wang advises that persistent fatigue, excessive sweating, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, or drowsiness after meals are common signs. Patients should improve their lifestyle and seek proper medication. This case underscores the importance of addressing poor habits to prevent premature aging.