Male Andropause and Suicide Risk: Exploring the Hidden Link

In recent decades, increasing attention has been given to men’s mental health, particularly surrounding the often-overlooked phenomenon of andropause—sometimes referred to as “male menopause.” Unlike the relatively abrupt hormonal changes experienced by women in menopause, andropause is a gradual decline in testosterone levels that can begin in men as early as their 30s or 40s. While this condition is still not universally recognized in all clinical circles, a growing body of evidence suggests that andropause may be a significant factor in midlife male depression, and alarmingly, in increased suicide risk among men.