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Tuesday 27 June 2023

Do Males also have menopause?


Have you ever experienced hot flushes, weight gain, or diminished sexual arousal? Has your spouse observed any of these things as well?

These are only a handful of the signs of male menopause, a relatively unrecognized health issue. We are well aware that women have a fixed ovarian reserve, which over time steadily depletes and causes menopause. Men do not experience menopause, but they nonetheless experience a similar issue as a result of the sharp decline in testosterone. And the term for it is andropause, or simply male menopause. Men experience a variety of changes as they become older, such as hair greying and loss of muscle mass. One of the most apparent changes that occurs in men is a decrease in testosterone levels.

Since there isn't much research on the topic and you don't die from a drop in gonadal hormones, and the hormone withdrawal isn't as severe as it is in women, the topic isn't generally explored. In addition to the drop in hormones, there are frequently additional things at work when men experience this, such as stress at work, stress in marriage, stress in life management, and lifestyle choices.

What precisely is andropause?

Male menopause refers to the decline in testosterone levels in males.

whenever a woman is over 40, when her oestrogen levels start to fall. Certain doctors refer to it as having low testosterone. As you age, it's normal to experience a drop in the production of the male hormone testosterone, yet, it can also occur if you have diabetes.  Age-related low testosterone, also known as late-onset hypogonadism, is a continuous decline in testosterone levels. In contrast to female menopause, which occurs quickly and involves the cessation of ovulation and a decline in hormone production, it is a more progressive menopause.

What are some of the symptoms and signs?

A few symptoms that could follow from this decline are