Episode 8: “Men Have Hormone Problems, Too…Ever Heard of Andropause?"

Did you know that men have hormonal changes around the same time you’re going through menopause?It’s called andropause.Not all men will experience it—but for those that do, it can cause real changes in how they feel, how they act, and how they show up in their relationships.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re talking about what happens when testosterone starts to decline in men… and why so many people miss it.Because from the outside, it doesn’t always look like hormones.It looks like:stressirritabilitylow energypulling back in the relationshipor a sudden drop in interest in intimacyAnd without context, it’s easy to misunderstand what’s really going on.We get into:what andropause actually is and when it typically startshow testosterone affects mood, energy, focus, and libidowhy these changes are often blamed on work or life stresshow this can impact communication, connection, and intimacywhat men may be experiencing but don’t have the words to explainand what men can do to start feeling betterWe also talk about what it looks like when both partners are going through hormonal changes at the same time—and how that can create confusion, frustration, and distance if you don’t understand it.If you’ve ever thought, “Something feels off with him, but I can’t explain it…” - this conversation may help.And if this made you think about someone in your life—send it to them. It might help them understand something they’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite put into words.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcastNew here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   Contact Angela: [email protected] Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.comContact LaTalya by phone: 706-470-6970 Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://www.menopause.org  - (Click on “patient education”) Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.