Male menopause is treated as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about the misery it causes for millions. CASSIDY MORRISON reveals the worst symptoms and how to tackle this ‘silent epidemic’

Most people will be familiar with the menopause and the misery it causes for so many women — but doctors want to raise awareness of its male equivalent. 

Male menopause describes the period in an adult man’s life when his hormone levels crash, causing a host of symptoms that shatter sufferers’ confidence or are outright debilitating — including erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety and rapid fat gain.

The transition is medically known as andropause. Unlike menopause experienced by women, andropause is marked by a more gradual change.

So, how much do you know about male menopause? DailyMail.com spoke with the experts to break down everything you need to know.