Yes, andropause is the medical term - where some men develop depression, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and other physical and emotional symptoms - some doctors don't treat soon enough when they should and tend to medically gaslight their patients which means they're not being heard or validated, I hope this is a space where they can do that

I get it — the thought of men going through "the change" throws people off, but men do experience hormonal changes in their 30s, 40s and up, just in different ways. Thought it’d be good to open the floor for discussion.

Photos of your recipes are also welcome!

🤌 😮‍💨 That looks amazing! And I don't even eat Chuck Roast, but if I came to your house for dinner, I'd be leaving with a full belly and plate to take home. Note to self: Get a braiser.

Isn't that how it always happens? It just slowly creeps up on you. You think it's the world slowly decaying, but over time you realize you've been slowly fatigued and less motivated, etc?

Nonsense, you can post here and in [email protected] as much as you like, it's your space to have fun with cooking!

Yes, some doctor's only look at menopause and don't treat peri because they don't understand it. She should definitely see another physician.

Thanks! It's a home cook, chef, pitmaster's corner of the internet. I can't be the only one who want to share, learn and grow! post your recipes, come join us! [email protected]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my upcoming Gyno appointment. I truly hope to find a HRT therapy plan that works. I'm dragging and I'm ready for a change!

This early in the morning! I can't! You put your entire foot into those. You're wife must be spoiled rotten...Recipes?

Glad to hear finding a new one won't be too much of a headache, that's most of the battle for most people. What about a specialist for Peri or hormones?

I actually mean the opposite😆 I'd rather sleep at 10pm and wake up at 5am like a normal person, I try to be productive when I wake up early, do laundry, clean, etc. It's the fact that due to peri I can't workout yet until I'm on HRT, it's like I'm drained and sleeping 8 hours. When I'm in shape and training consistently I only need 6 hours. Any suggestions?

Nice! Well, that means one thing, if you want to stay that way, keep up with what's working. I'll admit I'm stubborn sometimes and think, "I feel great I don't need to take that anymore" only for my symptoms to return, so don't do that 😂

Valerian root...looking that up now! Ty!

Oh gosh! She's ripe for Peri! Yes, that's where she's at. It's very important to have her see another doctor. MEDICAL GASLIGHTING is a thing! Doctors will treat you like you're crazy because they either don't care or they don't know how to treat your symptoms. She need to find another doctor ASAP. Finding the right doctor is kind of like dating. You have to keep trying until you find the right one.

yes, ma'am, that's what I'm looking forward to, the hot flashes to stop and to get better sleep. You give me hope!

A lot of people think ADHD is just not being able to sit still or being unable to focus in class due to a low attention span. It presents itself in so many different way and chronic fatigue is one of them because the brain has to cope with the dopamine overdrive. I'm sorry to hear, when were you diagnosed if you don't mind sharing?

I'm go glad hormone replacement therapy worked for you. What HRT therapy are you on?

It's more than okay if you hang out with us! Welcome to the world of Perimenopause. And her case sounds all too familiar. If you don't mind, how old is she at this time?

Same here. One workout would have me feeling like I had the flu. Just exhausted. Naps aren't enough. I'm so looking forward to my Gyno appt. I can't wait to get back to being me. I'm headed there now to read your post! Be post any questions in this community as well, you're more than welcome to!