LET’S BE REAL! If you’re a man over 40 who’s suddenly tired for no reason, cranky before breakfast, and now has a belly that jiggles more than it should — you might be experiencing male menopause.
Yes, it’s real! And no, it’s not just your midlife crisis or a phase that ends with you buying a motorcycle, dyeing your hair, or joining a basketball league with guys half your age.
The official name is andropause — and it’s your body’s way of quietly saying, “P’re, wala na tayo sa kalendaryo.”
‘[Y]ou don’t need to pop supplements … or invest in “masculine” gym memberships you’ll abandon after a week. One of the best ways to ease through andropause is — tadaaah… acupuncture.’
WHAT THE HECK IS ANDROPAUSE?
Starting in your late 30s or 40s, your testosterone levels begin to take the slow EDSA crawl downhill. Unlike female menopause, which can come in like a hormonal typhoon, male menopause is sneakier — like your cholesterol test results.
You might notice:
Energy: Gone by merienda time.
Mood: Masungit one minute, senti the next.
Sleep: Parang WiFi signal sa bundok — unstable.
Belly: Somehow it’s growing faster than your investment portfolio.
Muscle tone: Replaced by soft taba.
Libido:… Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?
Memory: “Wait…what were we talking about?”
You’re not broken — just… biologically confused.
ACUPUNCTURE: NOT JUST FOR YOGA MOMS.
Here’s the twist: you don’t need to pop supplements like candies or invest in “masculine” gym memberships you’ll abandon after a week. One of the best ways to ease through andropause is — tadaaah… acupuncture.
Yes, acupuncture. The thing with the tiny needles. No, it doesn’t hurt (hindi siya mangkukulam).
Yes, even tough guys do it — ask your quiet office seatmate who now sleeps better than your snoring labrador.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this hormonal rollercoaster is seen as a natural stage. Acupuncture helps bring your body back into balance — naturally, and with no weird side effects.
HERE’S WHAT IT CAN ACTUALLY DO
1.Balance Hormones. It helps reset your endocrine system — especially the pituitary and hypothalamus, the “bossing” glands in charge of hormones. Less mood swings, more steady lang.
2.Boost Mood. It increases your serotonin and endorphins — basically your body’s happy hormones. You might even stop scolding the kids over who left the rice cooker on.
3.Sleep Better. Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system. Finally, you can sleep without needing to watch three episodes of your favorite Netflix TV series first.
4.Recharge Energy. TCM believes in restoring your “Kidney Qi” — let’s call it your inner kuryente. More stamina for work, walking the dog, or dancing at your niece’s debut (minus the shortness of breath).
5.Bedroom Confidence. Yes, it helps there too. No miracle potions — just better blood flow and less anxiety. Let’s just say you’ll stop blaming the aircon for the cold.
Final Thoughts: You’re Not Broken – You’re Evolving
NOT LESS OF A MAN
Andropause doesn’t mean you’re “less of a man.” It means your body is changing, and instead of pretending nothing’s happening (classic macho move), maybe give it some love and support.
Acupuncture is safe, natural, and honestly — relaxing. You get to lie still for 30 minutes while someone helps you reboot. That’s basically spa day for men who’d never admit to needing one.
One Last Thing…
Look — you can’t stop aging. But you can stop blaming your mood swings on “Mercury in retrograde” or your pants shrinking in the dryer.
If your body feels like it came with a surprise software update and nothing works the way it used to, don’t panic.
Just reboot.
Acupuncture won’t turn you into Superman… but it might just stop you from turning into a grumpy old man.
And honestly? That’s a win.
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