00:00Have you ever heard the word andropause?
00:02If the answer is no, perhaps the term male menopause sounds more familiar to them.
00:08a process characterized by the progressive decrease in testosterone and other androgen levels in men.
00:14Andropause can manifest as a reduction in sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, increased body fat, and changes in
00:21mood.
00:22However, these symptoms are not always solely a consequence of age.
00:26In some cases, they can also be warning signs of cardiovascular, kidney, or urological diseases that often go unnoticed.
00:35Kidney disease is special in that it is silent in most people, and when there are signs,
00:42Sometimes it can be too late because the kidneys compensate very well for their own function until
00:50who get sick a lot.
00:51But there are some signs that may raise concern and lead to a consultation for kidney disease,
00:57swelling, especially in the feet, swelling of the face, especially in the mornings,
01:02Changes in urine, such as foamy urine, blood in the urine, or other changes in...
01:07the coloration of the urine,
01:09that there is a decrease in the amount of urine.
01:12One of those symptoms can be erectile dysfunction, which affects approximately 15% of men each year.
01:18Although many men believe it is only a sexual problem,
01:21Experts warn that in some cases it can be one of the first signs of cardiovascular disease.
01:28diabetes or hormonal problems.
01:30And why does this happen?
01:31Today we almost identify it as a marker of our vascular health and our metabolic health.
01:39In other words, everything related to the physiology of erection is basically developed through circulatory phenomena.
01:46The circulation of the penis is called microvascular circulation, that is,
01:50When a man has erectile dysfunction, it's generally because there's some component causing damage.
01:55or a deterioration in circulation.
01:57According to Dr. Carlos Ortiz, head of cardiology at Clínica La Cardio,
02:01There are at least five factors that increase the risk of this type of disease.
02:05One, poor diet, with few vegetables, fruits, whole grains and seeds.
02:10Second, the decrease in physical activity.
02:13Third, the consumption of tobacco and vapes.
02:16Fourth, environmental pollution, especially in capital cities.
02:20And five, ignorance.
02:22Many times men experience symptoms and do not consult health professionals.
02:27All of these factors are driving a trend.
02:30Diseases traditionally associated with older adults such as heart attack, high blood pressure, and heart failure
02:36They are appearing more frequently in younger people, even before the age of 40.
02:42Therefore, when a man experiences erectile dysfunction, especially before the age of 50 and without an obvious cause,
02:49Doctors recommend looking for potential problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity.
02:55In addition, periodic medical checkups are recommended depending on age.
03:00Between the ages of 18 and 30, at least once a year.
03:03Between the ages of 30 and 55, more frequent check-ups should be performed, especially for low blood pressure.
03:09And after age 55, cardiological evaluations and oncological check-ups should be added.
03:15All these checks are essential to detect silent diseases such as kidney and urological diseases.
03:22including prostate cancer.
03:24According to specialists, consulting in time can make all the difference.
03:28because in many cases, addressing these symptoms not only improves quality of life,
03:32but it can also help prevent more serious illnesses in the future.
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