Skip to main content

Andropause Hormone Levels

Meaning

Andropause hormone levels refer to the measurable concentrations of key hormones, primarily testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), that typically decline in men as a function of age, often associated with the clinical syndrome termed andropause or late-onset hypogonadism. This clinical assessment involves analyzing total and free testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and luteinizing hormone (LH) to determine the extent of testicular and hypothalamic-pituitary axis decline. Evaluating these levels provides the diagnostic foundation for understanding symptoms like decreased libido, reduced muscle mass, and mood alterations. The assessment guides the potential need for hormone replacement therapy to restore physiological balance.