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Learn how not only is life expectancy for men and women different but aging itself may be very different. Do Women or Men Age Faster and Better? Females, overall, live longer than males.

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But who ages faster? Who ages better ? A lot of variables go into life expectancy and how you look, feel, and function as you age. This article explores the differences in aging between the two most common sexes, considering life expectancy, appearance, healthcare use, hormones, sexual function, and brain aging. MoMo Productions / Stone / Getty Images. Beyond Male and Female. Sex and gender exist on spectrums. However, the studies cited in this article have looked only at cisgender (cis) males and cis females. It's difficult to extrapolate from them how being transgender or elsewhere on the sex/gender spectrum would affect your life expectancy, overall health, and experience of aging—especially if you've had hormone therapy and/or fully transitioned. Life Expectancy. It's a simple fact that, almost everywhere in the world, females live longer than males. Experts have different theories for this. One theory is that males die younger because they often participate in more dangerous activities and tend to have more dangerous occupations, like being in the armed forces. Statistically, that explains some, but not all, of the differences. Population Life Expectancy Total United States 77.5 years Males 74.8 years Females 80.2 years. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthcare. Another theory is that females are more likely to go to healthcare providers for preventive care or when something might be wrong. That means their medical problems may be diagnosed earlier, giving them a better chance of recovering. If this theory is accurate, seeing their healthcare providers more often may help males live longer. Cancer Screenings. Regardless of your biological sex, you need screening for cancers that affect your reproductive organs. The tool at Healthfinder.gov shows which tests are recommended for you. Appearance. It's a stereotype that men age better" than women. However, there is some science behind this. It has to do with collagen, a protein found in skin and connective tissues. It's what makes your skin elastic, which is associated with how young you look. The human body loses collagen as it ages, which is why skin takes on a different appearance. Males lose collagen earlier and more consistently throughout life. Females tend to keep more until menopause, when they lose it at a dramatic rate. So while males slowly, gradually look older, females experience a more sudden, marked change in how old they look. Sex Hormones. Sex hormones affect how you age. Sex hormones decline in people of any sex as they get older. It's a bit misleading to label hormones as male or female, as everyone has some of each type, but at varying levels determined by whether they have ovaries or testes. Androgens. Male hormones are called androgens. The primary androgen—testosterone—helps regulate muscle mass, bone mass, and overall physical function. As it drops off, you naturally become weaker and less able to perform physical feats. Lower testosterone is also tied to: Increased belly fat Balance problems Higher fall risk More frequent injuries. Additionally, it can contribute to chronic conditions such as: Obstructive sleep apnea Depression Obesity Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Type 2 diabetes Kidney and liver disease. The more testosterone levels drop in males, the shorter their lifespan. In females, androgens play a role in the production of estrogens, which are the primary female hormones. So declining androgen levels lead to declining estrogen levels. They're also linked to: Impaired sexual function Lessened physical performance Weight gain Cognitive declines Emotional changes Bone loss. Researchers still have much to learn about the role of testosterone on female health. Estrogens. For most of their lives, females have about four times more estrogens than males. In females, estrogens are responsible for: Development of reproductive organs Growth of the uterine lining (endometrium) Sexual and reproductive function How your body uses carbohydrates and other fats. In males and females, estrogens: Lower the inflammatory response to injuries May protect against oxidative stress, which is believed to contribute to many chronic illnesses Protect against muscle damage and promote muscle repair Enhance growth and recovery of cells Play a role in muscle strength and nervous system health Maintain bone health. All of these functions decline as estrogen production drops. In males, that happens gradually. Meanwhile, during the first year of menopause, females lose about 80% of their estrogen production. Once again, males steadily experience the effects of advancing age while post-menopausal females take a dramatic step. Sexual Function. Given the close ties between sex hormones and sexual function, it should come as no surprise that male sexuality changes slowly while female sexuality changes significantly after menopause. The common belief that male sexuality peaks at 18 and female sexuality peaks much later is true. Male testosterone levels are highest at 18 and then steadily drop for the next several decades. For females, sexual desire increases just before estrogen levels (and fertility) begin to drop. This generally starts in the late 20s and continues until perimenopause (the hormonal shift that happens before menstrual cycles stop), which is generally in the 30s or 40s. Males and females both see drops in sexual interest in their 50s because of physical changes due largely to hormones. That can lead to: Erectile dysfunction Less male ejaculate Vaginal dryness Less orgasmic pleasure Lower overall sexual function. Even so, sex drive and sexual function generally remain strong through the 50s. For many people, serious declines in sexual desire and performance come in their 60s or later. Importance of Sex. In one study, 40% of woman over 60 had a low sex drive but still said sex was an important aspect of their lives. Brain Aging. Brain aging is also different for males and females.













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