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The male menopause: genuine condition or moneymaking myth?

Experts say a key reason the “male menopause” is a hot topic is money. Anand-Ivell said: “A lot of the ‘andropause’ literature stems from commercial interests, particularly in the USA, wishing to draw spurious comparisons with the female menopause in order to sell testosterone-related products for which there is no clinical evidence of benefit.”

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 Male Andropause : A Myth or Reality

Male andropause, male climacteric or viropause is a condition in which men suffer from complex symptomatology due to low androgen level with aging. After the age of 40 years testosterone level starts declining and andropause corresponds to the age at which a pathogenic threshold is reached. This review summarizes the etiology, consequences, screening, diagnosis, monitoring of androgen deficiency in aging male (ADAM). The pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in elderly male have been discussed.

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Andropause: Current concepts

Andropause or late-onset hypogonadism is a common disorder which increases in prevalence with advancing age. Diagnosis of late-onset of hypogonadism is based on presence of symptoms suggestive of testosterone deficiency - prominent among them are sexual symptoms like loss of libido, morning penile erection and erectile dysfunction; and demonstration of low testosterone levels.

Andropause: Why We Need To Be Talking About It

Clinically, when hormones, specifically Testosterone, are the driver, we call it late-onset hypogonadism (LOH): the right symptoms plus consistently low testosterone on morning blood tests. So that’s the clinical definition, but should we be “declassing” andropause to refer to a possible host of emotional, psychological, physical, and cognitive symptoms that men may notice as they age? Would that be more helpful rather than focusing purely on Testosterone levels? Well, looking at Testosterone gives us a measure, and a possible medical solution, but I feel it’s more helpful to look across the range of symptoms and see low T as just one possible driver for how men can be affected at this stage of life.

Debate over Male 'Andropause'

Over the past 10 years, a new medical term has made its way into doctors' offices: male menopause, or andropause. The idea that physical and psychological changes experienced by men in mid-life constitute a male climacteric, or life change, is not new. But in recent years, male menopause has been widely promoted, along with a remedy: testosterone replacement therapy. NPR's Alix Spiegel reports.

Do You Know How to Tell if Your Husband is Going Through Menopause?

Medical research suggests his mid-life crisis – and the affair, sports car and divorce that come with it – may be the result of a condition called andropause, a.k.a. male menopause, which is easily treatable. But first you have to recognize the signs.

Is there a male menopause?

Opera singer Ian Storey tells Phil Daoust how his hot flushes and fatigue were symptoms of the 'andropause'

The State of Men's Health: Andropause

Unlike menopause, which generally occurs during a woman’s mid-forties to mid-fifties, a man’s “transition” may be much more gradual, extending over several decades. Attitude, psychological stress, alcohol, injuries, surgery, medications, obesity, and infections can all contribute to the onset of andropause. Although with age, a decline in testosterone levels will occur in virtually all men (1 to 1.5 percent annually), there is no way of predicting who will experience andropausal symptoms of sufficient severity to seek medical help.

The ‘male menopause’ – what you need to know

The andropause is not a condition that was recently invented. The medical establishment has been talking about it since the 1940s when it was known as the “male climacteric”. Symptoms of this condition include a lack of energy, weight gain (including “man boobs”), sexual difficulties, sleep problems, anxiety, irritability, depression and even hot flushes.

Understanding Andropause: It’s Not Just "Aging"—Your Action Plan

Many men assume that feeling more tired, less motivated, or less interested in sex at age 70 is simply "getting old." While aging does bring changes, there's another factor that may be involved: andropause, also known as late-onset hypogonadism or commonly described as male menopause.