NHS: The 'Male Menopause' (Andropause / Late-Onset Hypogonadism)

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Publisher: NHS (UK National Health Service) · Published: August 21, 2026 · Accessed: August 21, 2026

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• The term 'male menopause' is unhelpful and misleading: unlike female menopause, there is no sudden, universal drop in male hormones at a defined age, and most men do not experience a significant decline in testosterone with age alone.
• The real condition is late-onset hypogonadism – a drop in testosterone that can occur later in life, particularly in men who are obese or have type 2 diabetes; it is an uncommon and specific medical condition, not a normal part of ageing.
• Symptoms of low testosterone overlap heavily with other conditions – low mood, tiredness, loss of sex drive, difficulty getting erections, poor concentration – which is why self-diagnosis from an ad is not a diagnosis.
• Diagnosis requires a blood test (usually in the morning, when testosterone is highest) plus a clinical assessment; treatment decisions belong with a doctor.