Menopause is the time when the woman’s periods stop. For men it’s called Andropause.

Andropause is reduced production of sex hormones and the testosterone levels are usually highest around the late teenage years to mid twenties, and towards wards the age 30 it starts to drop gradually.

It can ably sustain a normal erection and sperm production. However for about 10% of the men as they approach the age of 50, the level drop significantly and could result in infertility. Men experience some mood swings, restlessness, low sex drive and irritability when suffering from this condition.

However the symptoms differ in severity and they aren’t similar in all men affected by this condition. If it occurs at any age between 30, it can be treated through sexual hormone replacement (testosterone). However when it occurs after the age of 50, the treatment is not effective because during this period the sexual growth is not taking place.