male menopause

American  

noun

1. a malaise that allegedly affects men in middle age and is said to be responsible for periods of emotional upset and uncharacteristic behavior.

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male menopause British  

noun

1. a period in a man's later middle age in which he may experience an identity crisis as he feels age overtake his sexual powers

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Etymology

Origin of male menopause

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

If her periods return, she would have to go through a second natural menopause in the future.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Based on new research by Oktay and his colleagues, around 11% of women experience late-onset natural menopause -- or menopause after age 55.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024

If the data are validated by other studies, the new paper could prompt discussion about when people should be screened for conditions such as endometrial cancer, which is more likely to occur after natural menopause.

From Scientific American • Jun. 29, 2023

More controversially, the same technology could theoretically be used to delay natural menopause.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2022

But Rabin said the possible connection is worth further research -- including studies that follow women as they go through natural menopause.

From US News • Oct. 31, 2014