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andropause

British  
/ ˈændrəʊˌpɔːz /

noun

  1. Also called: male menopause.  the 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

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Etymology

Origin of andropause

C20: from andro- + ( meno ) pause

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