Symptoms of atrophy of the reproductive system in elderly men include genital atrophy, atrophy of the reproductive glands, decreased libido, and reduced sexual function.
1. Genital atrophy: with ageing, body organs ageing, all tissues and organs will have different degrees of degradation, the volume of penis of external genitalia of elderly men will be reduced, scrotal skin atrophy.
2. Gonad atrophy: the gonads of older men will shrink significantly, with the testicles shrinking most obviously, mainly due to the decline in endocrine levels of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testis axis.
3. Decreased libido: the body functions gradually decline with age, the hypothalamus-pituitary-testis axis degenerates, and the level of androgen in the body decreases, resulting in decreased libido.
4. Hypogonadism: hypogonadism occurs as a result of the combined effects of genital atrophy, reduced androgen levels, and diminished athletic ability.
Elderly male reproductive system atrophy appear obvious discomfort, need to actively consult the doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions reasonable treatment.