Just a collection of important points in the lecture:
- 30-70 years old
- biological & physical changes
- Psychological implications
- wrinkles, grey hair etc
- may still think of themselves as young
- may not appreciate being called old
- Difficult period
- reorientation of life goals
- masculinity
- famininity
Carl Jung’s phases of midlife ( 5 phases)
- Accommodation
- meeting other’s expectations
- Separation
- reject the accommodated self
- Liminality
- period of uncertainty
- Reintegration
- becoming comfortable with identity
- Individuation
- accepting undesirable aspects of own character
Midlife crisis
- discontent
- boredom
- adventurous
- confusion
- by 40 yo aware that bodies are slowing down
- feel like ageing process is speeding up
Oestrogen related symptoms
- Hot flushes
- night sweats
- vaginal dryness
- painful intercourse
- urine leakage
Somatic symptoms
- increase risk for heart disease & osteoporosis
- difficulty sleeping
- stiffness in the joints, neck / shoulders
Reproductive changes in man
- Changes are gradual
- Drop in testosterone
- 48-70 yo
- Andropause/Viropause (same as menopause)
- lack of testosterone
- hot flushes
- chills
- rapid heart rate
- nervousness
- fatigue
- sleep disturbances
- reduced libido
- anger