Transcript 11-1: Physical Changes in Middle Adulthood

MODULE 11.1 PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
AP Psychology
Period 7
Kelsey Hoogeboom, Erin Paulson, Thelmari
Raubenheimer
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN MIDDLE
ADULTHOOD
Diminished Physical Vigor
 Wrinkles
 Reduced Elasticity of Skin


Bulges
MIDDLE AGED WOMEN

Menopause- ending of menstrual
cycle usually starts around 50
years old
Reduction of hormone Estrogen
 Physical symptoms include hot
flashes, depression, mood swings
and/or sexual arousal
 MENOPAUSE IS NOT ALL BAD!!
No periods, sex drive can
INCREASE, no worries of
pregnancy…

MIDDLE AGED MEN

Although men do not experience menopause, a sharp
drop in sex hormones or a cessation of fertility as
women, they do have a more gradual decline in
other things
- Sperm count
-Testosterone level
-Speed of erection and ejaculation
If testosterone levels drop too fast and far it can
result in
-Depression
-Irritability
-Insomnia
-Weakness
It can be treated by testosterone replacement
therapy
Some might also experience psychological distress
related to their decrease in masculinity and
declining physical capacities
Besides all these side affects caused by aging , many
men age without problems
- They are sexually satisfied