There are some worries that just affect one sex or the other and some that are more common in one sex than the other. In this article, we will look at some of the problems that have an effect on only men or men normally more than women.
The first difficulty that has an effect on males more is the dropping of the voice. The voice transformation in boys is caused by alterations to the voice box or larynx which is caused by an elevated production of androgens or male hormones.
Before this transformation boys' and girls' larynxes are roughly the same, but after the transformation a boy's voice could have fallen a full octave. The change in a girl's voice is far less obvious.
The change seldom takes place quickly, but in the early phase there may be major swings in pitch which sometimes sounds squeaky. The change is usually over by age 15. It is an embarrassing time for most boys because it offers numerous opportunities for friends and foes to mock.
Hair loss is the next problem that often affects young men, but that hardly ever happens to young women. Numerous men are 'very thin on top' before they are 30 years old, whereas thinning hair usually happens to middle aged and older women.
Male pattern baldness normally starts with the hairline receding from the forehead. Usually, it starts in front of the temples, leaving a peak in the middle. Thinning continues behind this peak ultimately resulting in a balding crown.
Some men are extremely conscious of their receding hairline and it is worse the younger the man is. Luckily, there is less stigma about being bald nowadays than there was and numerous young men opt to have a clean-shaven head rather than have hair.
This fashion statement has gone a long way to helping both young and older men cope with the inescapable loss of hair as one gets older.
Beer belly and 'man breasts' are not always the result of drinking too much beer. However, by middle age numerous men have a paunch. This can come from over eating or drinking too much beer, but the real reason is shortage of exercise.
By the time, many men get to 40, they have ceased exercising, they may also have a desk bound job, meaning less natural physical exercise. Muscles are also starting to relax.
The blend of excess consumption, shortage of exercise and naturally relaxing muscles creates the beer belly. Many men find it embarrassing to have a beer belly and resolve to work it off tens of times before they get round to it.
Man breasts can come from wearing tight-fitting clothing or being exposed to too much hormones in food. Women are getting larger breasts too, but they do not mind. However, it is embarrassing for men, particularly if swimming and it is almost impossible to exercise them off.
Prostate cancer is an entirely male disease and is life-threatening although it is one of the most simple cancers to cure, if it is diagnosed early. In fact, claims of a 90% success rate are not uncommon.
The first difficulty that has an effect on males more is the dropping of the voice. The voice transformation in boys is caused by alterations to the voice box or larynx which is caused by an elevated production of androgens or male hormones.
Before this transformation boys' and girls' larynxes are roughly the same, but after the transformation a boy's voice could have fallen a full octave. The change in a girl's voice is far less obvious.
The change seldom takes place quickly, but in the early phase there may be major swings in pitch which sometimes sounds squeaky. The change is usually over by age 15. It is an embarrassing time for most boys because it offers numerous opportunities for friends and foes to mock.
Hair loss is the next problem that often affects young men, but that hardly ever happens to young women. Numerous men are 'very thin on top' before they are 30 years old, whereas thinning hair usually happens to middle aged and older women.
Male pattern baldness normally starts with the hairline receding from the forehead. Usually, it starts in front of the temples, leaving a peak in the middle. Thinning continues behind this peak ultimately resulting in a balding crown.
Some men are extremely conscious of their receding hairline and it is worse the younger the man is. Luckily, there is less stigma about being bald nowadays than there was and numerous young men opt to have a clean-shaven head rather than have hair.
This fashion statement has gone a long way to helping both young and older men cope with the inescapable loss of hair as one gets older.
Beer belly and 'man breasts' are not always the result of drinking too much beer. However, by middle age numerous men have a paunch. This can come from over eating or drinking too much beer, but the real reason is shortage of exercise.
By the time, many men get to 40, they have ceased exercising, they may also have a desk bound job, meaning less natural physical exercise. Muscles are also starting to relax.
The blend of excess consumption, shortage of exercise and naturally relaxing muscles creates the beer belly. Many men find it embarrassing to have a beer belly and resolve to work it off tens of times before they get round to it.
Man breasts can come from wearing tight-fitting clothing or being exposed to too much hormones in food. Women are getting larger breasts too, but they do not mind. However, it is embarrassing for men, particularly if swimming and it is almost impossible to exercise them off.
Prostate cancer is an entirely male disease and is life-threatening although it is one of the most simple cancers to cure, if it is diagnosed early. In fact, claims of a 90% success rate are not uncommon.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on a variety of topics, but is now concerned with hormonal treatment for prostate cancer. If you want to know more go to What is the Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
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