Whilst we are at it, I mentioned the Andropause. Thought to start in some at ages as low as 35:
Knowing the age demographic on this forum, I suspect that quite a few of us recognise these! It took me a while to work out what was going on with me after my 40s, and then I read up about it. It’s the loss of testosterone that triggers most of it and it’s what some call a “Mid Life Crisis”, somewhat unkindly, as it happens to us all to some degree. Whilst the Menopause for females is front and centre right now in being understood in the workplace (a good job too, as Mrs LJ will tell you, it’s proper rubbish!), but no one talks about Andropause. Which is odd, because I’m fairly sure it’s why we see that surge in suicide rates in males after age 35. It would be good if it was brought into AvMed lectures too, so that you can watch out for that “cranky” Pilot, WSO or WSOp - who may just need a little help, rather than being called out as “cranky”!