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

Example Sentences

And for a show that built its reputation on the frank discussion of physical taboos, why is there no mention of the universal challenges of menopause — or its male counterpart, andropause?

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2022

We discuss the symptoms of andropause and what treatments are available to help nearly every man with testosterone deficiency.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2018

“Does andropause, the male menopause, exist?” asks someone selling testosterone supplements.

From The Guardian • May 18, 2015

Distinguish between the effects of menopause and andropause on fertility.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Granted, male andropause isn’t the hormonal free-fall that menopausal women experience, but the concerns about unintended consequences of testosterone therapy are just as real, and include the risk of accelerating heart disease and prostate cancer.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2012