The menstrual cycle in men. Men's critical days: what you need to know

The husband, who was cheerful yesterday, today is blacker than clouds, sarcastically and finds fault with trifles. And you start to speculate: blurted out something superfluous? Maybe he got into a fight with his mom? In fact, the causes of mood swings in men are more prosaic, and they are associated with a temporary deficiency in the blood of the main male hormone- testosterone. Such periods can be called differently: critical days in men.

Testosterone is a strategic hormone of the stronger sex. It controls muscle growth, adds rigidity and assertiveness to the character. Brilliant discoveries are associated with his bursts in the blood, good mood, sports records, and with declines - accidents and depressions. The more testosterone produced by the adrenal glands, the higher the chances for a man to move up the career ladder, provided that the aspirations are directed towards a career path. Sexuality is associated with the level of this hormone: sometimes a temperamental macho prefers a quiet evening in an armchair watching TV to sex, which means that the lower phase of the testosterone cycle has begun.

“The concentration of testosterone changes in an average of 28 days,” explains Alexander Pliska, a physiologist. - The first 14 days, its level rises, reaches a peak, and then declines, down to extreme point. These are the so-called critical men's days". At this time, it is difficult to complete the usual program in the gym, everything falls out of hand, the mood is worse than ever, and on the intimate front - complete calm. By analogy with women PMS critical days in men, scientists dubbed the "syndrome male irritability"(SMP). CMP, unlike PMS, visits a man more than once a month. The chances of getting into a fight or quarreling with a girlfriend by the evening increase by 2.5 times, because by this time the concentration of testosterone in the blood drops sharply. There are also seasonal fluctuations in the hormone of aggression and love. Spring is a period of calm, but at the end of autumn, testosterone is at its best. Perhaps, in this way, nature takes care of the birth of children in the warmest and “satiated” time - in the summer.

SINE OF PASSION

The moment of hormonal rise is the most successful for carrying out important meetings and long-awaited dates, which is why it is worth calculating by drawing a curve of sexuality. We draw a coordinate system where the X-axis will count the time, and the Y-axis will evaluate the sexual appetite. Starting point is the last bright night love. It is denoted on the chart by the mark "+1". On these days, the level of the hormone in the blood reaches a maximum. If thoughts are concentrated on work, it's time to implement ambitious plans. Further, the level of testosterone decreases and keeps for several days at an average level. The mood is upbeat, there is peace in the soul: we mark these days on the chart with the mark “0”. In the middle of the cycle, the level of the hormone drops to a minimum, the concentration of adrenaline rises: negotiations fail, girlfriend / wife is annoying. Black days - the end of the first half of the cycle - are indicated in the coordinate system by the mark "-1". After testosterone begins to rise, life gradually improves. If you connect the points on the graph with a smooth line, you get a sine wave.

Depending on the sexual cycle, men are divided into five main categories.

preoccupied(cycle from 2 to 7 days). Changes partners like gloves. At the same time twists novels with two or three ladies. However, a worried lover is so-so, he vaguely imagines the concept of "mutual pleasure". Usually a short sexual cycle is the hallmark of young men under 20 or men who compensate for social failures in sex.

Macho(from 8 to 15). Doesn't miss a single skirt. Refusal to make love is perceived as a personal insult. But, despite the accidental beginning of novels, he is stable in relationships (“If two are good in bed, then this is love”).

Moderate(from 16 to 23). This one won't go left at the first opportunity. From the outside, he even seems inexperienced and clumsy, but upon closer acquaintance he will reveal his main advantage - the desire (and ability) to please his girlfriend.

Calm(from 24 to 30). Such men usually drag out the romantic period of courtship and do not seek to drag the woman into bed. Their desire to have sex is usually driven by a sense of duty, so they are boring in bed with them. Partners are selected to match themselves - with a cool temperament. “Calm” is the most devoted husband, he is just too lazy to go to the left.

Tired(cycle 30 days or more). Perhaps some time ago he was "preoccupied", but the batteries ran down, and with them - and interest in sex. He looks through his fingers at his wife's infidelities. Once every six months, he surprises her with sexual activity - and again plunges into hibernation.

P.S. In order for the sinusoid to claim accuracy, it is worth following the cycle for 2-3 months.

Surely, having heard a similar question from his dearest half, a man will doubt her adequacy. Indeed, the anatomical features of the structure of the reproductive system, it would seem, completely exclude the slightest likelihood of menstruation.

However, there is logic in this matter. Let's try to find it.

Menstruation in men: anatomical background

To clarify this issue, we first consider whether there is such a big difference in anatomical structure reproductive system in men and women. Is there a resemblance or not?

It is known that already early term development, the fetus receives 2 sets of signs that determine the future sex: male and female. Which of these sets dominates, the baby of this gender will be born.

However, all men and women have organs of the reproductive system, reminiscent of the original similarity:

Penis and clitoris. For men, this is the main sexual organ, while for women it is rudimentary;
Special "places" in which maturation occurs "parents of the zygote"- male testicles and female ovaries;
Near the prostate gland of any man is a tiny uterus, reminiscent of what similarities there are between representatives of different sexes.

As you can see, there is no initial difference between men and women, nature created everyone equal.

Differences in sexual characteristics appear as the embryo develops. But we can say that in every guy there is a particle of a woman. So why shouldn't the representatives of the stronger sex have their period?

Why is menstruation necessary?

Menstrual cycles, which are colloquially called monthly, are another reason to talk about the fact that a person is truly a unique creature, standing at the top of the evolutionary ladder.

Nature has endowed man with specific biological clock, which allow you to indulge in copulation almost constantly. If in animals this cycle is extended for months, in women it is about 4 weeks, necessary for the final maturation of the zygote.

Thus, within 4 weeks, women start from scratch and complete the process of preparing for conception - the hormonal background and temperature change to provide optimal conditions for fertilization. In the absence of conception, the zygote is rejected, and with it menstruation comes, which are also accompanied by changes in hormonal balance and a kind of emotional release.

Although in the literal sense of the word menstruation is impossible, however, similar changes can be traced in the mental and physical condition- the memory of a double set of genital organs in a tiny embryo.

How do menstruation proceed?

Naturally, there is no question of any spotting. All signs of menstrual cycle" men wear exclusively psychological character. Here, there is a clear similarity in the behavior of men with the fairer sex during the period of premenstrual syndrome.

These features are especially pronounced in adolescence.

It can often be seen that in certain periods, about once a month, young men behave much more aggressively. They themselves cannot explain such behavior, since the rest of the time they do not cause complaints from their parents and friends. But when "menstruation" comes, it's like a demon takes possession of them. The desire to visit favorite sections disappears, communication with friends and ancestors causes bouts of irritation.

In adult men, menstruation occurs with the following symptoms:

Lack of assembly. It is difficult to concentrate on any task, so all planned activities are often postponed until later;
Moody. The unwillingness to communicate leads to the fact that a man actually repels people from himself with irritability and an impregnable appearance;
Absent-mindedness. Some small details are forgotten, although usually there are no memory problems;
Fatigue. Even a small exercise stress quickly provokes fatigue;
Drowsiness. You want to sleep constantly, regardless of the time spent in bed;
Absence sexual attraction. Even sexually overactive members of the stronger sex can feel a decrease in desire and “menstruation” is to blame for this. Even if there is a desire, the physical condition can fail;
Very rarely there are vague pains in the lower abdomen;
There is a decrease in blood viscosity, so even a minor cut can lead to bleeding.

Some women know perfectly well that there are days when it is useless to ask a spouse or son to do something around the house. Even if they agree to fulfill the request, the result will be disastrous. For the previously self-confident strong men Literally everything is out of hand.

If you carefully observe such cycles, marking critical days on the calendar, you can highly likely anticipate when your loved one will begin "menstruation", and try to minimize the likelihood of conflict due to a special psycho emotional state his half.

How often does a man visit "monthly"?

There are a number scientific research, which allow us to state that hormonal changes in male body occur quite regularly.

Approximately every 1-1.5 months there is a failure, the duration of which is only 2-3 days.

It was intended by nature that regular menstrual cycle belonged to a woman. This process allows new offspring to be born. And the maturation of the egg is simply impossible without menstruation. This takes 3-4 weeks. Therefore, critical days are usually attributed only to the female half of humanity. But, for conception, it is also required male cage- sperm. During the period of sperm maturation, do men also experience critical days? Do men have periods?

Physiology of the male body

To understand whether a man has periods, you need to know the differences in the physiology of the female and male organisms. With age, anatomical differences become pronounced. Since men do not have ovaries, vagina and uterus, bleeding during menstruation, like girls, young people do not. What then does a man have instead of menstruation?

The representatives of the stronger sex have prostate. The prostate is called the second heart of a man, or the male uterus. Indeed, the gland has a small formation, which is called the uterus. The embryo is endowed with this formation during the period of conception. And only during the period of sex formation, the uterus either develops further, or remains in the same rudimentary state. Also, women, while still in the womb, have the rudiments of a male penis. So, the analogue of an undeveloped penis in girls is the clitoris. Thus, boys from the period of conception are endowed with the sexual characteristics of a girl. They just don't develop.

The prostate gland produces the hormone prostaglandin, which affects the body young man. Moreover, in the male testicles, spermatozoa are formed, stored, and testosterone is synthesized. At their maximum concentration (1 time per month), signs of menstruation appear. Therefore, we can safely say that internal systems young people also work in cycles. Therefore, men have a kind of menstruation.

Symptoms of menstruation in men

Menstruation in men how it manifests itself, only a few know. After all, this cycle is not characterized by blood discharge. Then what happens to men instead of menstruation? Rather, there are changes in the behavior, well-being of the guy. They are very similar to PMS in women. Scientists have named the male menstrual cycle- day "X". During this period of time, the level of emotional excitability reaches its peak, due to the concentration of sex hormones.

On day X, young people show unmotivated aggression to everyone around. Young men in adolescence become distracted, cannot cope with their emotions. In general, the peak of the male cycle, menstruation is characterized by the following features:

distraction;
Increased aggression;
Apathy;
lack of assembly;
Increased fatigue;
Drowsiness;
Decreased libido.

This symptomatology is completely dependent on changes hormonal background that occur cyclically in the body of every guy.

What do men need to know about menstruation?

Signs of menstruation in men may appear during puberty. It is then that the active restructuring of the hormonal background begins. The guy turns into a man, a man. He is already capable of fully conceiving a child. So, men's "menstruation" begins. You can recognize the beginning of menstruation by the formation of pronounced secondary sexual characteristics.

PMS symptoms can last up to 4 days. In more adulthood, monthly lasts 1 day. Therefore, this period is called the "X" day. During critical days, it is undesirable for guys to get injured, leading to hemorrhage. The fact is that on this day the blood has an extremely weak coagulability, you can lose a large amount of it.

Is X day dangerous for men?

Such a concept as men's menstruation should not be taken literally. All organisms have their own biorhythms. Therefore, day "X" is just a cyclical change in hormonal levels. no danger this process does not represent. And it's impossible to get rid of it. That's how nature intended it. In men, at the hormonal peak, only the emotional state changes. Sometimes, may decrease physical activity, against the background of general melancholy and apathy.

It is worth noting that in young people menstruation can occur more often than once a month. Hormonal surge, increase female estrogens a decrease in testosterone occurs when malnutrition, overwork, high loads, stress. So, young people complain about general weakness, headaches, problems with the vascular system.

Sex and critical days in men

It is known that a woman during menstruation experiences a decrease in the level of libido, sexual activity. A man's need for sex is always stable. The hormonal background adjusts to the needs of the body, and not vice versa (as in women). That's why, sex life on days "X" does not change. But, with the age of the function endocrine system decrease, testosterone synthesis becomes more moderate. So, a man feels changes in his usual biorhythm. Already after 40 years of sexual activity becomes less. But emotional outbursts are increasing. Because of such fluctuations, the question “why do men not have periods?” inappropriate.

Nature decreed that the regular went to the woman. They are part of the process that enables the birth of offspring. But conception is unrealistic without the participation of the male germ cell. And she is in female body missing. So if you can’t do without menstruation, maybe something similar accompanies the formation of a spermatozoon? Do men get periods too? To most, these questions will seem ridiculous. But not everything is simple.

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Features of the male body

Anatomical differences between boys and girls are evident from birth. They become even more pronounced with age. It should be said right away that the uterus, ovaries, and vagina are absent in the male body. Therefore, they cannot normally have bleeding associated with the genital area.

But there are organs that are absent in women. One of them is the prostate gland, called the second heart of a man. She is also called small uterus. There is some truth in the name, because the prostate has a site that, in its structure, is really similar to female organ. But most importantly, it produces prostaglandins, which inevitably affect the male body.

Since there is no uterus, its appendages are also absent, in women affecting the cyclicity of the processes occurring in the genital area. But men have testicles, in which spermatozoa mature and testosterone is produced. This hormone is also a defining difference in their physiology.

All of the above makes it obvious that the body of the stronger sex works in the same cyclical way. This means that it is quite natural that there is such a phase that can be described as menstruation in men.

When they first appear

As they grow older, boys notice not only external changes:

Vegetation on the body;
Lowering the tone of voice;
Increased greasiness of skin and hair.

There is also an increase in emotional and physiological interest in opposite sex. And this is in pure form hormonal event. This means that the process that can lead to the conception of a new person has been launched. And menstruation in boys also begins to manifest itself in a peculiar way:

Irritability;
aggressiveness;
Physical discomfort in the form of nausea, poor appetite, weakness;
Inability to concentrate.

This period may last 3-4 days. Its symptoms are similar in women.

By the way, the aging of men is also determined not only external changes. They occur in the genital area, are characterized different kind neurological disorders, decreased potency. That is, the probability of becoming a father, like motherhood in women, is gradually fading away. We can assume that men will not pass.

What happens in the body of an adult

The instability of the emotional state in boys, it would seem, can be attributed to growing pains. Their behavior is dictated by hormonal surges. And in men, the listed manifestations should not seem to be, because all the processes occurring in the body are already subject to a certain logic. But he continues to regularly produce hormones, the amount and ratio of which is not the same in different periods life. Therefore, the answer to the question of whether men have critical days is in the affirmative.

We are not talking about bleeding characteristic of women, only the following symptoms are noticed:

Blues;
Decreased performance;
Feeling worse with nausea, abdominal pain;
Drowsiness;
Decreased libido.

It is on these days that men have most family quarrels and conflicts at work, with traffic police officers, etc. Even the number of cuts during shaving increases, and they heal more slowly. It is also very easy to catch an infection, because defensive forces reduced.

But at the end of this difficult period, a man feels a surge of energy in every sense, feels renewed, and is surprised at his own recent emotions and actions.

How to survive men's critical days

A woman who does not doubt whether men have periods is able to understand him like no other. So she can help. The best thing to do is leave him alone, don't demand heightened attention to yourself, not to start new things. And remember that this does not last long and should normally be no more than once a month and a half. But if men's critical days drag on or his behavior goes beyond, perhaps this is the result. hormonal disorders. This is already in the area of expertise.

During menstruation, men do not have the same symptoms as women. But the stronger sex can endure them harder, especially when they do not understand the nature of what is happening. Only knowledge of one's own physiology will help a man control himself and his health.