Archive · 19 Nov 2025
International Men’s Day: Andropause – The Male Menopause
Just like women go through menopause, men also experience a midlife hormonal change called andropause.
This makes them feel more tired, irritable, and forgetful.
It's normal and can be managed with healthy habits.
Andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, is a gradual hormonal change in midlife
It causes mood changes, decreased energy, and impacts memory and focus
Testosterone levels drop by around 1% per year after age 30-35
Nearly 30% of men over 50 show signs of testosterone deficiency
Regular exercise, good sleep, and stress management can help maintain testosterone levels
- Who
- Men
- What
- Experience andropause, the male menopause
- When
- Gradually after age 30-35
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- Due to a natural decline in testosterone levels
Those who recognize andropause
Those who dismiss it
Symptoms
Those who recognize andropause
Mood changes, decreased energy, memory issues
Those who dismiss it
Normal signs of aging
- Hormonal Change
- Gradual decline in testosterone levels
- Age Onset
- Around 30-35 years
- Prevalence
- Nearly 30% of men over 50 show signs of testosterone deficiency
- Symptoms
- Mood changes, decreased energy, memory and focus issues
- Management
- Regular exercise, good sleep, weight control, and stress management
