Study finds some association between nine symptoms and male menopause

Male menopause is also called “andropause” or late-onset hypogonadism. British researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Manchester described a set of concrete symptoms for “male menopause” for the first time. They have also determined that only about 2 percent of men aged 40 to 80 suffer from the condition, far less than previously thought.

The study authors noted that male menopause supposedly results from declines in testosterone production that occur later in life, but there has been some debate on how real the phenomenon is..

Many men have been taking testosterone supplements to combat the perceived effects of aging, even though it’s not clear if taking these supplements help or if they’re even safe. The result has been mass confusion, not only as to whether male menopause exists but also how to treat it. [ more about andropause ]