Why do men undergo this change every two months?

Every two months or so, men always have a few days when they feel depressed, listless, anxious, irritable, depressed, etc. The main physical manifestations are loss of sexual interest, headaches, insomnia, allergies, teeth grinding, nausea, etc. How to regulate repressed emotions? The editor below will explain to you.

More than half of middle-aged men will have "menstrual leave"

From a physiological point of view, it is impossible for men to have menstruation, but men will experience emotional fluctuations and physical discomfort for a few days every certain period of time. Medically, this is called the male "low tide" phenomenon or male "menstruation." This is actually a biological rhythm change, which is the result of changes in hormone levels in the male body. The men's menstrual cycle is generally about two months. Among middle-aged men over 30 years old, more than half of them will experience a menstrual period every two months.

Common symptoms of men's "menstruation" include: sores in the mouth and tongue, swollen and painful gums, and even mouth ulcers; loss of appetite, even delicious food does not move him; he often smokes alone, and takes long breaths from time to time; he is depressed; his hands holding chopsticks become a little shaky, and food is scattered on the table; his "sexual interest" decreases greatly, and he becomes cold and no longer says sweet words to his wife or girlfriend, and he feels uncomfortable when they approach him. In addition, other symptoms men may experience during their "vacation" include: headaches, insomnia, allergies, teeth grinding, nausea, back pain, stiff neck, etc.

"Sedentary people" are a high-risk group for men's "menstrual leave"

"Sedentary people" such as office white-collar workers and taxi drivers are a high-risk group during men's menstruation.

Xiao Li is a teacher at a primary school in the city. Her husband, 33 years old, works as a design director in an advertising company and is a typical "sedentary person". After four years of marriage, their married life was relatively harmonious. But starting last year, Xiao Li gradually discovered that her husband's temper changed every once in a while. "He kept flipping through books when reading, and kept switching channels when watching TV, and could never find what he wanted to watch. His speaking rhythm and tone became uneven, his voice was low, and his words were unclear. He got angry from time to time, or worried about some inexplicable little things.

In terms of married life, the husband also became very indifferent. "But after a few days, everything returned to normal. At first, Xiao Li thought her husband was having an affair. After consulting a doctor, she learned that it was male "menstruation." "Sedentary people" are generally white-collar workers with high social status. They are under tremendous work pressure. In addition, they "sit for a long time" and lack the necessary physical exercise. They are a high-risk group for male "menstruation".

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Teach you a few tips to relieve "period" symptoms

What are the solutions to men's menstrual period? Wu Rengang, director of the mental health clinic at Wutaishan Hospital. He said that during this period, men may experience physical discomfort and can use appropriate medication for treatment. Men themselves should also take the initiative to find ways to relieve depressed emotions, adjust themselves, and make more close friends of the same sex. Mutual support and help between men will be of great help in ending the "vacation". Participating in more outdoor exercise can restore the body's hormone secretion and increase the excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain appropriately, so that the body can return to a normal state as soon as possible. Another thing is to avoid working overtime if possible, and leave yourself more space to relax and free.