Male Menopause

“The term “male menopause” has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. But aging-related hormone changes differ between women and men”.1

Umbrella

What may the Male Menopause Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Adrenopause
  • Age-Related Low Testosterone
  • Androgen Deficiency of the Aging Male
  • Andropause
  • Hypogonadism
  • Late-Onset Hypogonadism
  • Male Climacteric
  • Male Menopause
  • Male Reproductive Changes
  • Menopause
  • Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome
  • Viropause

Andropause

What is andropause?

DotS the definition of androgynous may vary. The (United States) Endocrine Society’s definition is:

“Andropause is a biological change characterized by a gradual decline in androgens experienced by men during and after their mid-life. Andropause is sometimes inaccurately described as male menopause”.2

Female Menopause

Is the female menopause the same as the male menopause?

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Introduction the (United States) MedlinePlus explain:

“Unlike women, men do not experience a major, rapid (over several months) change in fertility as they age (like menopause). Instead, changes occur gradually during a process that some people call andropause”.3

Male Menopause

Is there such a thing as a ‘male menopause’?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:

“The “male menopause” (sometimes called the andropause) is an unhelpful term sometimes used in the media.

This label is misleading because it suggests the symptoms are the result of a sudden drop in testosterone in middle age, similar to what occurs in the female menopause. This is not true”.4

In Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Male Menopause Myth, dated 26 March 2025, the (United States) Mayo Clinic also note:

“The term “male menopause” has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. But aging-related hormone changes differ between women and men. In women, ovulation ends, and hormone production falls over a fairly short amount of time. This is called menopause. In men, the production of testosterone and other hormones goes down over many years.

This gradual fall of testosterone levels is called late-onset hypogonadism. Sometimes it’s called age-related low testosterone. Not everyone with age-related low testosterone has symptoms. Its long-term effects also aren’t clear”.5

Male Reproductive System

What and where do aging changes in the male reproductive system occur?

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System MedlinePlus explain:

“Aging changes in the male reproductive system may include changes in testicular tissue, sperm production, and erectile function. These changes usually occur gradually”.6

In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information MedlinePlus also note:

“Aging changes in the male reproductive system occur primarily in the testes. Testicular tissue mass decreases. The level of the male sex hormone, testosterone decreases gradually. There may be problems getting an erection. This is a general slowing, instead of a complete lack of function”.7

Testosterone

Is there an association between testosterone and aging?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the NHS note:

“Although testosterone levels fall as men age, the decline is steady at about 1% a year from around the age of 30 to 40, and this is unlikely to cause any problems in itself”.8

In Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Men’s testosterone levels generally fall about 1% a year after age 40. But most older men still have testosterone levels within the standard range. Only about 10% to 25% of men have levels thought to be low”.9

Testosterone Deficiency

What is a testosterone deficiency?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the NHS explain:

“A testosterone deficiency that develops later in life, also known as late-onset hypogonadism, can sometimes be responsible for these symptoms, but in many cases the symptoms are nothing to do with hormones”.10

Low Testosterone Symptoms

What can low testosterone symptoms include?

In What Is Male Menopause? Common Questions and Answers: What Are Symptoms of Male Menopause? dated 10 December 2024, the authors explain:

“Low testosterone can affect physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Symptoms can include erectile dysfunction, low libido, shrinking testicles, loss of armpit or pubic hair, depressed mood, hot flashes, fatigue, irritability, increased body fat, and brain fog”.11

Cause

What may be responsible for symptoms in men at this time?

In The ‘Male Menopause’: Personal or Lifestyle Issues the NHS elaborate on:

“Lifestyle factors or psychological problems can also be responsible for many of these symptoms.

For example, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and mood swings may be the result of:

  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

There are also physical causes of erectile dysfunction, such as smoking or heart problems, which may happen alongside any psychological cause”.12

Testosterone Therapy

What are the recommendations on testosterone therapy for men with age-related low testosterone?

In Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Treatment Recommendations for Men With Low Testosterone the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Recommendations on testosterone therapy for men with age-related low testosterone vary”.13

The Mayo Clinic also explain:

“If you choose to start testosterone therapy, your healthcare professional talks with you about the different ways you can take it. You may also talk about target levels and the need for follow-up testing”.14

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have male menopause?

In Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Treatment the Mayo Clinic note:

“If you think you might have low testosterone, talk to your healthcare team about your signs and symptoms, testing, and possible treatment options. They can help you weigh the pros and cons of treatment”.15

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