Debunking the male menopause myth

The term "male menopause" has been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels related to aging. But aging-related hormone changes differ between women and men. In women, ovulation ends, and hormone production falls over a fairly short amount of time. This is called menopause. In men, the production of testosterone and other hormones goes down over many years.

This gradual fall of testosterone levels is called late-onset hypogonadism. Sometimes it’s called age-related low testosterone. Not everyone with age-related low testosterone has symptoms. Its long-term effects also aren't clear.