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andropause
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noun
Also called: male menopause.Ģżthe 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
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of andropause1
Example Sentences
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 ā or its male counterpart, andropause?
The similarities with the symptoms of womenās menopause have triggered some discussion about whether men can have an equivalent āandropauseā.
For men, there is thought to be a similar life change called the andropause, associated with a gradual drop in testosterone.
We discuss the symptoms of andropause and what treatments are available to help nearly every man with testosterone deficiency.
Low levels of testosteroneāwhich are associated with male menopause, or andropauseācan contribute to sleep apnea in men.
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