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Hormonal transitions impact skin, mental health, and physical well-being
Hormonal transitions, such as perimenopause in women and andropause in men, significantly impact physical and mental health. In women, declining estrogen levels can lead to skin changes including dryness, loss of firmness, and reduced collagen production, affecting the face, arms, and neck.
Beyond physical symptoms, the perimenopause can influence psychological well-being. Gynecologist Konstantin Wagner notes that estrogen and progesterone affect the brain, potentially causing irritability, exhaustion, or mood swings. It is crucial to distinguish between hormonal fluctuations and clinical depression, as sleep disturbances caused by hot flashes can exacerbate mental health issues.
Men also experience hormonal shifts known as andropause, characterized by a gradual decline in testosterone starting around age 40. This can affect energy, mood, muscle mass, and sexual health, though the transition is typically slower than the female menopause.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Perimenopause refers to the years preceding the final menstruation. schweiznews.ch
- [● 6 SOURCES] Menopausal symptoms and clinical depression can occur simultaneously. courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Psychological symptoms should not be prematurely dismissed as merely being caused by hormones. courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Estrogen influences collagen, skin thickness, moisture levels, and wound healing. schweiznews.ch
- [● 6 SOURCES] Individuals should look for patterns and changes rather than focusing on single bad days. courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Hormonal changes can influence mood and psychological well-being because estrogen and progesterone act on the brain. courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · +1 more