Male menopause
Andropause
Also known as the andropause, male menopause describes a range of conditions, from changes in mood to erectile problems
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Need to know
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Symptoms of andropause icon plus
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
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Screening and diagnosis icon plus
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. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant urologist will discuss your treatment options with you to help you find out which is right for you.
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