Male Andropause

 Male Menopause: What Is It?

Andropause is more frequently referred to as "male menopause." It describes alterations in male hormone levels brought on by ageing. The terms testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, and late-onset hypogonadism all refer to the same set of symptoms.

In males who are 50 years of age or older, male menopause involves a decline in testosterone production. It frequently has a connection to hypogonadism. Both illnesses have symptoms that are related to low testosterone levels.

In men, the testes are where testosterone is produced. You get more from it than just sex drive. Additionally, it supports puberty changes, supports your mental and physical vigour, supports muscle mass, supports your fight-or-flight response, and supports other essential evolutionary traits.

Menopause in men differs from menopause in women in a number of ways. For one thing, not all men experience it. For another, it doesn’t involve a complete shutdown of your reproductive organs. However, sexual complications may arise as a result of your lowered hormone levels.

Menopause in Males: Symptoms

Physical, sexual, and psychological issues might result from male menopause. As you age, they usually get worse. They may consist of:

poor energy, melancholy, or depression

Increased body fat, decreased muscular mass, feelings of physical weakness, difficulties concentrating, lost motivation, lowered self-confidence, sleeplessness, or problems sleeping

Gynecomastia, or breast development

lower bone density

erection problems

reduced libido infertility

You may also experience swollen or tender breasts, decreased testicle size, loss of body hair, or hot flashes. Low levels of testosterone associated with male menopause have also been linked to osteoporosis. This is a condition where your bones become weak and brittle. These are rare symptoms. They typically affect men at the same age as women entering menopause.