Doctors are noticing that men are also experiencing some of the same symptoms that women have during perimenopause and menopause.
Commonly referred to as male menopause, andropause is an age-related reduction of testosterone in men.
According to experts, male menopause involves a drop in testosterone production in males assigned at birth (MAAB) who are aged 50 or older.
The concept of “male menopause,” often referred to as andropause or late-onset hypogonadism, is real, though it is quite different from female menopause.
Male menopause involves a more gradual decline in testosterone levels, starting as early as the age of 30-40
The primary cause is the gradual decline in testosterone production.
Unlike the more abrupt hormonal changes in women, this decline in men happens slowly over several decades.
Other factors can exacerbate the condition, including obesity, chronic illnesses (like diabetes), certain medications, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption