“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
Umbrella
What may the Male Menopause Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Adrenopause
- 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
In Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System: Information MedlinePlus also note:
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:
In Male Menopause Myth or Reality? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
Cause
What may be responsible for symptoms in men at this time?
In The ‘Male Menopause’: Personal or Lifestyle Issues the NHS elaborate on:
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”.10
Testosterone Deficiency
What is a testosterone deficiency?
In The ‘Male Menopause’: Is There Such A Thing As A “Male Menopause”? the NHS explain:
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Is aging-related low testosterone treated with testosterone replacement therapy?
In Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Treatment Recommendations for Older Men With Low Testosterone the Mayo Clinic elaborate on some steps that might help and also note:
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 Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Feeling Your Best the Mayo Clinic elaborate on some steps that might help and also note:
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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
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- 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: 06 September 2023
- Endocrinology Glossary: Andropause. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/glossary Accessed: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- Aging Changes In the Male Reproductive System. Review Date: 21 July 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004017.htm Accessed: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- Male Menopause Myth or Reality? Recognizing Low Testosterone Levels. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 06 September 2023
- The ‘Male Menopause’: Personal or Lifestyle Issues. Page Last Reviewed: 13 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/male-menopause/#is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-male-menopause Accessed: 06 September 2023
- 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: 06 September 2023
- Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Treatment Recommendations for Older Men With Low Testosterone. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 06 September 2023
- Male Menopause: Myth or Reality? Treatment Recommendations for Older Men With Low Testosterone. 24 May 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056 Accessed: 06 September 2023