Which term describes a drop in testosterone levels in older men, often associated with reduced sexual desire, erections, and muscle mass?

• A. Menopause
• B. Andropause
• C. Hypergonadism
• D. Androgen Insufficiency

Answer: (B)

Andropause describes the gradual, age-related decline in testosterone in men, along with features like reduced sexual desire, erectile changes, and loss of muscle mass. It’s the male counterpart to menopause in how it links hormonal changes with noticeable symptoms. Menopause is specific to women, so it doesn’t fit this scenario. Hypergonadism means too much gonadal hormone, which is the opposite of the drop described. Androgen insufficiency is a clinical description of low testosterone, but the term andropause is the common label used to describe the age-related pattern and its typical symptoms.