Live Life Team
Grumpy Old Man Syndrome is teasingly associated with the menopausal period of males. In medical term, the condition known as IMS or Irritable Male Syndrome can be experienced by male humans and animals alike. This is one of the most depressing moments for a man, which usually begins between the ages of 40 to 55, but may also occur as late as 65 or as early as 35. Ageing and the decline of testosterone are said to be the main causes of this syndrome. Since it affects almost all aspects of male life, the need to prevent the condition has become a serious concern of many people today.
There are several arguments about the syndrome. According to the research conducted by psychotherapist Jed Diamond, ignoring this syndrome could lead to more serious problems, like violence, anger, and depression. Another study revealed that depression associated with Grumpy Old Man Syndrome can lead to diabetes. As a result, some affected males (particularly in the United Kingdom) are undergoing testosterone replacement therapy as a treatment for this syndrome. However, according to Professor John McKinlay (from New England Research Institute), prevention and natural medication is more helpful and advisable, since there is a lack of formal research on the syndrome. McKinlay emphasises that proper diet and more physical exercise are the best prevention tactics to minimise the symptoms brought about by Grumpy Old Man Syndrome. He further stresses that men who undergo hormone replacement are prone to side effects.
