Concept information
Preferred term
Andropause
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- An endocrine state in men, characterized by a significant decline in the production of TESTOSTERONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and other hormones such as HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE. Andropause symptoms are related to the lack of androgens including DEPRESSION, sexual dysfunction, and OSTEOPOROSIS. Andropause may also result from hormonal ablation therapy for malignant diseases.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Change of Life, Male
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Climatère masculin
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DB1JDDZ6-2
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