Andropause

Andropause (also known as late-onset male hypogonadism and testosterone deficiency syndrome) is a term used to describe hormonal changes in men due to aging. Sometimes referred to as 'male menopause' this is more of a gradual decline in hormones than the more sudden one experienced by women during menopause. Males experience a decrease in testosterone levels with estimates of a loss of 1% every year after the age of 30. Low testosterone levels can cause symptoms such as sexual dysfunction, body changes (more fat and less muscle), sleep issues, and emotional changes.

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