Male menopause? 'Is there such thing?' I hear you say. The answer is simply yes, there is indeed a phenomenon called male menopause and this site is dedicated to finding the facts and figures about this little talked about condition that affects men worldwide.

Everyone knows that women go through menopause once they hit the middle age mark. They experience symptoms such as hot flashes, hormonal changes, depression and irritability.

There is another name for male menopause - andropause. Andropause is used to replace the word menopause because many people believe that men are not going through the same changes as women do, therefore it should not be called menopause. As mentioned, male menopause is different from female menopause. In women, the sex hormones completely reduce and eventually disappear which then leads to loss of fertility.

Men however will not lose their fertility after male menopause as testosterone is still produced. Sperm production continues as well which is why men can have babies right into their elderly years.

Andropause can actually be brought upon by things such as depression, obesity and dementia. It can also occur naturally. Only some men will experience a significant drop in testosterone levels in their 40's and beyond. Many men keep healthy levels well into their 80's.

Even though male menopause is different from female menopause, the symptoms are still rather similar. Hot flashes, sweats, muscle aches, fatigue, mood swings and depression are all common symptoms of andropause.

In the same way as women can get hormone replacement therapy, there is such thing as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). This treatment boost the hormone levels however should not be confused for erectile dysfunction treatment as it does not have an effect on that area of a man's health.

Male menopause is not talked about often as men are less inclined to talk about their symptoms compared to their female counterparts. However it is an important and real issue which should be addressed and spoken about more openly by those who are experiencing it.