tắt dục
Tình trạng tắt dục ở nam giới thường xảy ra do sự sụt giảm hormone theo độ tuổi.
Definition
- Noun:
- Andropause: The gradual decline in testosterone levels and related physiological changes in middle-aged and older men, analogous to female menopause but typically less abrupt. It is a medical and biological term.
- Cessation of sexual desire: A literal or general interpretation meaning the diminishment or extinction of libido or sexual drive.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Một số triệu chứng của tắt dục nam là mệt mỏi và giảm ham muốn. (Some symptoms of andropause are fatigue and reduced libido.)
- Sau cơn bệnh nặng, ông ấy dường như rơi vào trạng thái tắt dục. (After the severe illness, he seemed to enter a state of ceased sexual desire.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in formal, medical, or academic contexts when discussing male health and endocrinology. In everyday conversation, the concept is more commonly described with phrases like "suy giảm sinh lý nam" (male physiological decline).
Variants and Related Words
- Mãn kinh (n): Menopause (referring to females).
- Suy giảm testosterone (n): Testosterone decline.
Synonyms
- Andropause: Male menopause, viropause.
- Loss of libido: Decreased sexual desire.
Notes on Usage
- The term "tắt dục" is not common in casual Vietnamese speech. The provided dictionary reference specifically links it to "tắt dục nam" (male andropause), indicating its technical use. The literal meaning ("to extinguish desire") is understood but would usually be expressed with different phrasing.