A 40-year old influencer has announced that he is asking for more recognition of male menopause after being diagnosed with sudden depression, mood swings and severe libido loss.
London-based influencer and TV host Israel Cassol celebrated the milestone earlier in the year with his London friends.
Israel celebrated his big birthday with a profound moment in his life. He had finally found his dream job and reached his highest health goals.
Israel believed that this would be the beginning of some of his best years. But, things quickly changed. He soon found himself in a dark place of depression.
London-based influencer and TV presenter Israel Cassol (pictured), 40, is petitioning for more acknowledgement of the male menopause
Israel (pictured) has recently been diagnosed with the male menopause following a sudden bout of depression, mood swings and severe lack of libido
He said that he remembers feeling on top of the world after his 40th birthday. Although it’s a time we all fear, as it got closer, he began to feel excited about the milestone. “It was about celebrating all I’ve accomplished in the years leading up to my 40s, and I wanted to share this moment with my friends.
“After the celebrations had ended, I felt a sense sadness and an incredibly low feeling. I thought it was the celebrations over, but it got worse as the weeks went by.
Israel began to notice more symptoms over the months, which he didn’t know how to interpret.
He began to experience erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and difficulty sleeping. He also experienced a general lack in energy and enthusiasm for things that he used to enjoy.
Israel (pictured) was confused about what was happening to his body and mind, but he was certain that this was how everyone felt after turning 40.
Israel felt confused about what was happening to his body and was certain that this was how everyone felt after turning 40.
Israel’s marriage began to decline quickly due to his lacklustre sex drive.
He said that he thought he was cheating on his partner and wanted to be with other people. “I was shocked at how little interest I had for intimacy and affection with my husband. It was not like me, I’m a morning, noon, and night type.”
Israel was convinced he had lost all desire for his partner. He turned to dating apps in an attempt to find a new spark.
Israel went to the doctor after failing to find the problem. He decided to test to determine if the symptoms were caused by a medical issue. Israel was shocked by the shocking results.
He was diagnosed early in ‘Andropause’, also known as the male ovaries, which he did not know existed until now.
He explained, “I couldn’t believe what was happening, I thought that the menopause was something that only women experienced, I never knew it could also affect men.”
“I was tired, overweight and had lost all sex drive. It made perfect sense when I was told by my doctors that I could be experiencing the andropause.”
Israel was first diagnosed and given hormone creams, oral tablets, and other medications. This is the same treatment that women receive for the menopause. He continues to take these prescriptions.
Israel made the brave decision to share his experiences with his 500,000+ social media followers. It was something that took courage, he said.
He explained that he took to his social media to see if this feeling was common among my male followers.
“Being an influencer on a large platform, I was reluctant to share my intimate details but wanted to see if this was a problem others were facing.
“I was stunned by the response I got from men who described similar symptoms to mine.”
The influencer (pictured) stated that he was stunned by the response he received. Men were describing similar symptoms to those he had experienced.
Israel (pictured), has spoken out on his social-media platform, something that he admits took a lot courage.
Israel (pictured) stated that ‘we must break this stigma, and get more men speaking, it shouldn’t be shameful. Men matter too.
Although not as well known for men than for women, menopause in men is a common condition and is on the rise.
The difference is that the menopause-like phenomenon in men occurs much slower in women than in women.
Although still taboo, many believe the topic of male menopause is worth debating. Menopausal women stop producing egg, while men can continue to produce eggs into their 80s.
Israel stated that ‘Being a male forces you to get through these obstacles and not feel defeated when your manhood isn’t doing what it should”
“We need to break the stigma and get more guys talking, it shouldn’t be shameful, men matter too.