Male Menopause: How To Combat Your Natural Decline In Testosterone

February 14, 2026

While menopause is a well-known milestone for women, men experience a similar age-related decline in testosterone often referred to as ‘andropause’. This process typically begins around age 40 and is influenced by both natural aging and various lifestyle factors. Our expert explains the numerous signs of low testosterone and how to effectively treat this condition.

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Lisa Fasone, physician assistant, Northwestern Medicine

If the decline often begins at age 40, should that start routine screenings for testosterone levels? Unfortunately, Fasone says that wouldn’t be effective because most men don’t have any symptoms early on.