Male Menopause

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

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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
  • 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?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’?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

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 in women and men are different.

In women, ovulation ends and hormone production plummets during a relatively short period of time. This is known as menopause. In men, production of testosterone and other hormones declines over a period of many years and the consequences aren’t necessarily clear. This gradual decline of testosterone levels is called late-onset hypogonadism or age-related low testosterone”.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 Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels, dated 23 December 2023, the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“A man’s testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after 40. But most older men still have testosterone levels within the normal range, with only an estimated 10% to 25% having levels considered 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

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”.11

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Is aging-related low testosterone treated with testosterone replacement therapy?

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

“If you choose to start testosterone therapy, your healthcare professional will explain the different ways testosterone can be administered, target levels and follow-up testing.

For some men, testosterone therapy relieves bothersome signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency. For others, the benefits aren’t clear, and there are possible risk”.12

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have male menopause?

If you think you have male menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

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”.13

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  1. Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Male Menopause Myth. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 28 January 2024
  2. Endocrinology Glossary: Andropause. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/glossary Accessed: 28 January 2024
  3. Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 28 January 2024
  4. The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 28 January 2024
  5. Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Male Menopause Myth. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 28 January 2024
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  7. Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 28 January 2024
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  13. Consumer Health: What Does ‘Male Menopause’ Mean? Treatment. 25 December 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-what-does-male-menopause-mean/ Accessed: 28 January 2024
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