About this session
Midlife can bring noticeable changes in energy, sleep, body composition, libido, mood, recovery and physical performance.
These changes are sometimes grouped under the term "andropause," although men do not experience a sudden universal hormonal transition equivalent to menopause.
Testosterone may decline gradually with age, but hormones are only one part of the picture.
Work pressure, reduced activity, disrupted sleep, alcohol, medications, long-term health conditions, changing relationships and wider mental wellbeing can all shape how men feel through their 40s, 50s and beyond.
This session takes a broad view of male midlife health. It explores hormonal change alongside cardiovascular health, strength, metabolism, sexual wellbeing, sleep and psychological health so attendees can understand what may be changing and where action is worthwhile.
What your people take away
- Understand what "andropause" means and why it differs from menopause
- Explore common physical, hormonal and emotional changes associated with male midlife
- Recognize when symptoms may reflect something other than normal aging
- Understand how testosterone fits into the wider midlife-health picture
- Identify practical priorities around strength, cardiovascular health, sleep, nutrition and recovery
- Leave better prepared to discuss persistent changes with a healthcare professional
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Make Sense of the Midlife TransitionA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Make Sense of the Midlife Transition: what "andropause" really describes, what may start to feel different and aging or something else?.
- What "andropause" really describes
- What may start to feel different
- Aging or something else?
Covers 3 of 4 points in Make Sense of the Midlife Transition.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Module 1The opening module examines what changes during male midlife and why those changes can have several possible causes. Attendees begin mapping their own experiences across energy, sleep, mood, body composition, sexual health and physical performance.
- Module 1: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Modules 1–2The session then explores testosterone, sexual health and psychological wellbeing in more depth. Common assumptions about "andropause" are unpacked so attendees can distinguish gradual hormonal change from symptoms that may need broader assessment.
- Module 1: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition
- Module 2: Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition and Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition, Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing and Protect Strength, Metabolism and Heart Health.
Full day
Full Day — Modules 1–4The full session brings in cardiovascular and metabolic health, strength, sleep, recovery and preventive care. Attendees leave with a practical picture of the priorities that can support health and function through midlife and beyond.
- Module 1: Make Sense of the Midlife Transition
- Module 2: Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing
- Module 3: Protect Strength, Metabolism and Heart Health
- Module 4: Build a Healthier Next Decade
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Make Sense of the Midlife Transition
Every length- What "andropause" really describesThe session begins by unpacking the term "andropause" and why it is often used to describe a collection of midlife changes rather than one specific event.
- What may start to feel differentEnergy, sleep, recovery, body composition, libido, concentration and physical performance are brought into the discussion.
- Aging or something else?This section examines how midlife symptoms can overlap with sleep disorders, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, medication effects and other health concerns.
- Your personal midlife pictureWork demands, relationships, caring responsibilities, activity levels, alcohol, sleep and existing health conditions are considered together.
Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing
90 minutes and longer- Testosterone through midlifeThis section explores how testosterone can decline gradually with age while varying considerably between individuals.
- Sexual health as a health signalChanges in libido, erections and sexual confidence are discussed as legitimate health concerns rather than something men should simply accept or hide.
- Mood, motivation and confidenceIrritability, low mood, anxiety, loss of motivation and reduced confidence are examined within the wider midlife picture.
- When testing may be usefulThe session looks at when persistent symptoms may justify a healthcare conversation about testosterone or wider assessment.
Protect Strength, Metabolism and Heart Health
3 hours and longer- Preserve muscle and physical capacityThe session explores why maintaining strength becomes increasingly important through midlife for mobility, bone health, metabolic function and long-term independence.
- Keep metabolic health visibleBlood glucose, body composition, activity levels and wider metabolic risk are brought into the conversation.
- Know your cardiovascular riskBlood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, alcohol, family history and physical activity are reviewed as part of the midlife risk picture.
- Adapt how you trainRecovery capacity, old injuries, workload and changing fitness levels are considered when thinking about exercise through midlife.
Build a Healthier Next Decade
Full day only- Sleep and recoveryThe final module explores how disrupted sleep, snoring, irregular routines and chronic fatigue can affect energy, appetite, mood, sexual health and physical recovery.
- Alcohol, stress and daily routineDrinking patterns, chronic stress and increasingly sedentary routines are examined for the gradual impact they can have on midlife wellbeing.
- Preventive healthcare in midlifeBlood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and other appropriate health assessments are brought together within a preventive-health conversation.
- Define your next-decade prioritiesThe session closes by bringing together strength, sleep, metabolic health, sexual wellbeing, mental health and preventive care.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition
How long is Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition?
Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Make Sense of the Midlife Transition: what "andropause" really describes, what may start to feel different and aging or something else?. A 60-minute session covers Make Sense of the Midlife Transition in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Hormones, Sexual Health and Psychological Wellbeing. A 3-hour session adds Protect Strength, Metabolism and Heart Health. A full-day session adds Build a Healthier Next Decade.
Can Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Andropause: Understanding Men's Midlife Health Transition to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.