There have been suggestions that there is such a thing as the male menopause, so haven't they then got a 'time of the month'? (e.g. a monthly cycle of their hormones that changes their 'performance' generally. Tiredness/increased agitation/increased sweating/clumsiness/ decreased coordination/spots etc. Not sure what to suggest really!)
Men, have you noticed anything about yourselves that would suggest this is true?
I know Women's cycles are for the purpose of preparing the womb for pregnancy. And so the male cycle would not be for reproduction purposes, but is there such a 'thing'?
2007-08-25 03:00:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Frank N. I think I worded my question badly! Thank you for your 'factual' answer, but just had to say - I'm pretty sure I'm aware that men don't have a menstrual cycle and therefore don't menstruate! I'm also fairly confident I know what menopause is, even though I have a fair few years before I experience it! My point is, (in my limited knowledge of the subject), that all living things go through any number of biological and physiological 'cycles', you can also go as far as to say enviro/astro (?), cycles, if you're a believer.
I'm not literally suggesting that, 'a time of the month' for men, would be akin to the menstrual cycle, or for that matter would it be related to reproduction. What I'm saying is that perhaps men go through a monthly, (or whatever), cycle which may be linked to hormonal changes (not just sex hormones), that affects their ability to just get on as they normally would. Men are human after all!
Or is it a big secret you don't want us to know about?!
2007-08-25 08:14:14 · update #1
Yes, I heard something along those lines. If I remember right it was about 'bio-rhythms'. Apparently they do have a cycle, but I can't remember if it was monthly. I have noticed it in myself that sometimes I'm full of energy and actually find it difficult to tire myself out, but other times it's the opposite. I couldn't say what the cycle was even in myself.
2007-08-25 03:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by SimonJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Men don't have a menstrual cycle because they don't menstruate. Our hormone levels do fluctuate, but not based on the calendar. Visual and mental stimulation make the largest short-term difference.
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstruation ceases. No more pregnancy, therefore no more need for many of the female hormones.
Andropause should mean a time in a man's life when sperm production ceases. In practice, it usually refers to 'mid-life crisis', when aging reduces the production of testosterone, and for some men, that means they are ceasing to be men.
It's good that reproductive capability ceases, since aging bodies usually lack the strength and flexibility to bear children, and lack the energy to raise them. But by the time you learn how to raise your children, yours are already grown, and bear your mistakes. But then, that's what grandchildren are for:-)
You asked in science, so it's reasonable for you to expect at least one factual answer.
2007-08-25 12:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not! What men do suffer from, however, is the inability to get an erection. This can happen at any time in life but it is not proof that there is such a thing as the male menopause. But I guess that is why viagra was invented for men!!!!
2007-08-26 04:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by ipoian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Male hormone levels stay pretty constant. I have never read or heard of any credible report of men having any type of "male time of the month or menopause."
2007-08-25 11:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read an article in the daily mail a while ago that said men do have 'a time of the month' I find men can be just as moody if not more than women.
2007-08-25 11:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by willow 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't feel it's a matter of time/day for the guys.
Rather the day and the time itself.
A guy may be extremely moody a day for no reason at all.
Not because his hormones are fluctuating at every *day/week/fortnight/month*, but rather, basically, the environmental factors around him.
Hope this helps!
2007-08-25 11:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by noel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh sweetie, they don't have one specific time of the month to behave like a tw*t, anything can send them into a hissy fit eg. my team just lost, someone splashed mud on my car, I spilled my pint in the pub last night or my ex - boyfriends favourite - my hair won't sit straight!!
When we go off on one anytime outside of our monthly allowance we're classed as 'right moody bit***s', God help it if we're pushed face first off a packed train onto the platform and split our lip open (my ex dined on that one for weeks!).
Give the poor little darlings a break, it must be hard living without mummy to stroke their heads and tell them what brave little soldiers they are.
P.S. Sorry guys but I think you all know it's true.....................
2007-08-25 10:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No they are moody and bad tempered 24/7
2007-08-25 10:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Moonstone 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
WE suffer from those of our female partners.
2007-08-25 10:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
do u even have to ask? of course they do!!they're worst than woman most times..unless they got a drink in their hand or watching the footie they're on time of month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-08-25 10:14:42 · answer #10 · answered by louise o 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋