'Male menopause' is an unhelpful term, agrees the NHS
The 'male menopause' has become a term often seen in the media. But medics say the term is unhelpful - this is why.
Dr Naveed Younis, a doctor Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, says the the correct term is ‘andropause’. "Emotional and cognitive symptoms of andropause include depression, irritability, short-term memory problems, mood swings and poor concentration," says the doctor. Too much alcohol, anxiety and poor sleep can cause many of these symptoms, says the NHS. "Andropause is caused by the gradual decline in testosterone levels with age in men," says Dr Younis.
"However, any discomfort caused by symptoms usually doesn’t continue for a lifetime but can last for up to 15 to 20 years as your body adjusts to having lower testosterone levels. A referral to an endocrinologist, exercising regularly and finding ways to relax are treatments for andropause. Lifestyle factors or psychological problems can also be responsible for many of these symptoms, reminds the NHS. For example, erectile dysfunction, low sex drive and mood swings may be the result of:
Hypogonadism can also occasionally develop later in life, particularly in men who are obese or have type 2 diabetes. This is known as late-onset hypogonadism and can cause the 'male menopause' symptoms.
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