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andropause

/ ˈæԻəʊˌɔː /

noun

  1. the period, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, during which a man's testosterone levels may fall, leading to a reduction in vigour and sexual drive Also calledmale menopause
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Origin of andropause1

C20: from andro- + ( meno ) pause
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And for a show that built its reputation on the frank discussion of physical taboos, why is there no mention of the universal challenges of menopause — or its male counterpart, andropause?

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The similarities with the symptoms of women’s menopause have triggered some discussion about whether men can have an equivalent “andropause”.

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For men, there is thought to be a similar life change called the andropause, associated with a gradual drop in testosterone.

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We discuss the symptoms of andropause and what treatments are available to help nearly every man with testosterone deficiency.

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Low levels of testosterone—which are associated with male menopause, or andropause—can contribute to sleep apnea in men.

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