When it comes to health challenges, both men and women face issues that are sometimes unavoidable. Some conditions can be treated, while others require us to adapt and learn how to live with them as part of life’s journey.
But what many don’t realize is that men can go through something very similar—and it’s called andropause.
Andropause: The Male Hormonal Shift
Many men experience andropause without even realizing it. Some may dismiss the symptoms as signs of aging or stress, without knowing there’s an underlying hormonal reason.
Andropause refers to the gradual decline in testosterone levels that typically occurs in middle-aged men. As testosterone drops, it can affect a man’s sexual performance, mood, energy levels, and even physical appearance.
Common Signs of Andropause
Here are some of the most frequent symptoms men may experience during this phase:
- Trouble sleeping through the night
- Lower sexual desire
- Dry, thinning hair
- Night sweats
- Frequent headaches
- Feelings of depression or low mood
- Increased anxiety
- Irritability or sudden mood swings
- Skin becoming dry or more wrinkled
- Poor blood circulation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Weaker and less frequent ejaculation
Andropause and Fertility: What You Need to Know
It’s important to understand that andropause does not necessarily impact male fertility. While it can interfere with sexual performance and desire, the ability to reproduce often remains intact.