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Conan O’Brien, 63, Reveals Surprising Way ‘Male Menopause’ Changed Him
The Daily Beast • • health
Key Points:
- Conan O’Brien, 63, humorously attributed his calmer, more mature personality to "male menopause," or andropause, suggesting his reduced testosterone levels have influenced his behavior.
- Unlike female menopause, men experience a gradual decline in testosterone, about 1% per year after age 40, which can lead to symptoms like low libido, mood changes, and increased body fat, though many men have few noticeable effects.
- O’Brien’s mother-in-law, a psychoanalytic therapist, suggested his decreased intensity and drive stem from this hormonal change rather than wisdom alone.
- Experts note that while testosterone impacts traits like drive, competitiveness, and emotional reactivity, personality is also shaped by life experiences and environment.
- For men concerned about low testosterone, lifestyle changes are recommended first, with medical treatments such as gels or injections reserved for more serious cases.
