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“Manopause”: How Male Hormones Change With Age - JCMC jcmchealth.com Aug 2, 2022 5 facts
claimLow testosterone levels in men are associated with an increased risk of health problems including osteoporosis, obesity, heart trouble, and obstructive sleep apnea.
claimFactors that increase the likelihood of low testosterone in men include poor diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, depression or low self-esteem, stress, obesity, and infection, injury, or chronic illness.
measurementApproximately 10% to 25% of men experience clinical low testosterone levels.
claimSymptoms of low testosterone in men can include decreased sex drive, fewer spontaneous erections, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, depression, difficulty sleeping, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, sweats or hot flashes, height loss due to decreased bone density, breast swelling or discomfort, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, and infertility.
claimThe term 'manopause' or 'male menopause' is sometimes used to describe low testosterone levels resulting from aging, though this is not an accurate comparison to female menopause because male hormone changes occur much slower and have less pronounced side effects.
Male menopause: Myth or reality? - Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org Mar 26, 2025 4 facts
claimConditions such as having a body mass index of 30 or higher, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity, stress from serious illness, surgery, or hospitalization, and the use of medicines like opioid pain relievers can cause symptoms similar to those of low testosterone or contribute to low testosterone levels.
procedureExperts recommend testing older men for low testosterone only if they exhibit symptoms, and if the initial test indicates low levels, the test should be repeated to confirm the results.
procedureHealthcare professionals use pituitary gland testing to determine if low testosterone in men is caused by aging or to rule out low levels of other hormones.
claimSymptoms associated with low testosterone in men include lowered sexual desire and activity, erectile dysfunction, breast tenderness or swelling, infertility, height loss, low-trauma bone fractures, low bone mineral density, hot flashes, sweats, decreased energy, reduced motivation and confidence, depression, trouble focusing, increased sleepiness, sleep disturbances, mild unexplained anemia, lower muscle mass and strength, and increased body fat.
Physiology, Male Reproductive System - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
Male Hormone Changes by Age & Solutions - Infusion Health infusionhealth.org Jul 21, 2025 1 fact
claimSymptoms of low testosterone in men include persistent fatigue, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, irritability, low mood, difficulty building muscle, increased abdominal fat, potential bone density loss, night sweats, and sleep disturbances.
How Testosterone Changes Affect Men's Health as You Age columbiadoctors.org Dec 16, 2025 1 fact
claimHealth care providers should rule out other conditions such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, depression, and sleep apnea before attributing midlife symptoms in men solely to low testosterone.