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Andropause (late-onset hypogonadism) causes fatigue, low mood, reduced libido and cognitive changes — treatable with testosterone when appropriate.
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Andropause (late-onset hypogonadism) causes fatigue, low mood, reduced libido and cognitive changes — treatable with testosterone when appropriate. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates male andropause at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Andropause (late-onset hypogonadism) is age-related testosterone decline — causing fatigue, low mood, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, muscle loss and cognitive changes. Unlike female menopause, it's gradual — symptoms develop over years. Diagnosis requires clinical symptoms plus low testosterone levels on two separate tests.
Erectile dysfunction
Muscle loss
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
Weight gain
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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