Mel Gibson’s critically acclaimed historical epic Braveheart, which he starred in and produced, is a masterpiece. Sir William Wallace, a Scottish warrior, is seen aggressively leading an army into combat. Off-screen, the celebrity has addressed his rage and occasionally “out of control” wrath, something the actor has blamed on his “male menopause.”

Gibson’s engagement with Russian songwriter and pianist Oksana Grigorieva ended in 2010. Soon after, Grigorieva accused Gibson of domestic assault, prompting a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigation in July of the same year.

The matter was resolved out of court in 2011, but a letter reportedly sent by the Hollywood legend more than a year before the incident surfaced during that period. Gibson was said to have written to Grigorieva while their relationship was falling apart. He stated in it that he was going through “some kind of male menopause” and was negotiating to get therapy for his troubles.

“I don’t know why I’m so whacky and miserable,” Gibson said in the letter, according to TMZ.com, which received a copy.

“Perhaps it’s some sort of male menopause.”

“I know this isn’t who I was intended to be. I’m so exhausted that I could drink or commit a crime.

“My rage appears to be out of control; I need to do something long-term, not simply a band-aid.”

Gibson has spoken about “male menopause” on several occasions, including in the leaked letter. “I’m not sure precisely what it is, but it used to signify a lot more,” the Mad Max star stated in an interview in 2009.

“Perhaps it sounds like I’m throwing it away, but I’m not; I’ll still do the best job, but it’s not the same thing.

“I’m going to find out for myself one of these days. It’s the male menopause, that’s all.”

During the interview, the actor revealed that his career had stalled due to his experience with the ailment. Therefore, he had to find new interests to replace performing.

“You get used up or feel like you’re not doing anything new, and that wasn’t thrilling to me, so I started to drop back,” he explained.

“A long time ago, someone told me, ‘If you want to make yourself better, go somewhere and dig a hole.'” There has been much going on – ditch digging and veggie cultivation.”

According to the NHS, the term “male menopause” refers to the time when some men experience unusual symptoms such as sadness, lack of sex drive, and erectile dysfunction.

The symptoms appear in men in their 40s and early 50s and are most likely the result of a natural drop in testosterone.

Men can suffer from a variety of physical and emotional ailments, including:

Irritability and mood swings

Muscle mass loss and decreased ability to exercise

Fat redistribution, such as gaining a huge belly or developing “man boobs” (gynecomastia)

an overall lack of zeal or energy

Sleeping difficulties (insomnia) or increased weariness

Short-term memory and focus problems.

In some situations, these symptoms might disrupt daily life and an individual’s enjoyment. As a result, it is critical to identify the underlying reason and devise methods to alleviate the symptoms.

The term “male menopause” is often used in the media. However, the NHS warns that it might be misleading. “This term is incorrect because it implies the symptoms are the result of an abrupt decline in testosterone in middle age, similar to what occurs in female menopause,” the health agency says. This is not correct.

“Although testosterone levels fall as men age, the decline is consistent at less than two percent a year from roughly the age of 30 to 40, and this is unlikely to pose any difficulties in itself.

Obese people and people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop hypogonadism, but this is a rare and unique medical illness that is not part of the natural aging process. Late-onset hypogonadism is usually diagnosed based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests to detect your testosterone levels.

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