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Male menopause
ANDROPAUSE
Also known as the andropause, male menopause describes a range of conditions, from changes in mood to erectile problems
About
Male menopause refers to a variety of symptoms caused by low levels of testosterone — the male sex hormone vital to maintaining sexual and reproductive health. Around half of men over the age of 50 have low levels of testosterone in their bloodstream. We offer a wide range of treatments that can help.
Need to know
Symptoms of andropause can be divided into three areas: sexual, psychological and somatic (those affecting the body in general).
Sexual
- reduced sex drive
- poor erections
- impaired ejaculation
- shrunken testicles
Psychological
- irritability
- passivity
- low self-esteem or a depressed mood
- poor memory and concentration
- fatigue, tiredness and sleep problems
Somatic
- weakness and loss of strength
- reduced muscle mass
- increased abdominal fat and girth
- sweats and hot flushes
- aching joints and muscles
- dry skin
- reduced body hair
- beard growth
- insomnia
- nervousness
Men with symptoms of andropause can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. After receiving the results, your consultant will talk to you about your symptoms. They'll also explain how HCA Healthcare UK can help.
Your consultant urologist will discuss your treatment options with you to help you find out which is right for you.
Our Male menopause locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road W4 4HS London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.