noun
- a period of declining testosterone levels and associated physical and emotional changes in middle-aged and older men, sometimes compared to menopause in women
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called male menopause (informal)
Examples
- Some men experience symptoms of andropause, including fatigue and mood changes, as they age.
- Doctors may recommend hormone therapy to help manage andropause symptoms.
- The concept of andropause is less widely recognized than menopause in women.
- Andropause typically occurs gradually over several years in men over 50.
- Research on andropause continues to help clinicians better understand male aging.