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June 2025
Volume 11 | Issue No. 97
While society remains largely patriarchal,
affording men certain privileges denied
to women, men statistically face worse
health outcomes than their female
counterparts—especially as they age.
Concerns about male aging often
focus narrowly on libido, yet men face
a range of symptoms that impact their
physical and emotional well-being. Still,
even in 2025, searching for information
about aging in men often leads to
debate over whether andropause—or
male menopause—is a medically valid
condition.
Often referred to as male menopause,
andropause is more accurately known
as late-onset hypogonadism—a gradual
decline in testosterone and other
androgens that regulate key body
functions. Unlike the abrupt hormonal drop
seen in female menopause, men typically
experience a slow, steady decline in
testosterone beginning around age 40.
According to the Mayo Clinic, testosterone
levels in men drop about 1% per year,
potentially triggering physical, emotional,
and cognitive changes in men over 50.
Testosterone's role in the male body
extends far beyond sexual function. As
the principal androgen, it initiates puberty
and helps maintain bone density, muscle
mass, red blood cell production, cognitive
sharpness, and emotional stability. It also
regulates the fight-or-flight response and
supports sperm development. Other
androgens—like dihydrotestosterone
(DHT), androstenedione, and
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)—
reinforce skeletal and muscular
development and shape characteristics
such as body hair and voice depth.
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As testosterone levels decline, men may begin to experience a wide
range of physical and emotional symptoms. According to the Mayo
Clinic, this drop typically begins around age 40, decreasing by
approximately 1% each year. Preexisting health conditions such as
obesity, diabetes, or chronic illness can accelerate this decline.
