MALE MENOPAUSE, AGING, AND SEXUAL FUNCTION - A REVIEW

In recent years, attention has been given to clarifying and understand ing whether a phenomenon occurs among men similar to the biological an d psychological aspects of menopause in women. This article reviews th e primary literature, summarizes basic physiological and psychological features of aging for men, and discusses the implications for sexuali ty and sexual function. We conclude that while there is no definitive evidence that a male menopause exists, important changes occur for man y men which require adjustment, adaptation, and personal growth.