Robbie Williams, the renowned singer and songwriter, has revealed that he is currently experiencing the effects of “manopause.” The former member of the popular band ‘Take That’ disclosed to The Sun that this condition has brought about issues such as hair loss, a decrease in libido, insomnia, and extreme fatigue. Williams attributes these problems to years of excessive partying, which has left him depleted of essential hormones and utterly exhausted. Despite facing these challenges, the English singer has achieved immense success worldwide over the past twenty years, having embarked on a solo career in 1996.
In his interview with The Sun, Williams candidly stated, “The hair is thinning, the testosterone has left the building, the serotonin is not really here, and the dopamine bid farewell a long time ago. I’ve depleted all of the natural goodness. I’ve got the manopause.” Williams further expressed that his daughter refers to him as “lazy,” a label he dislikes since it mirrors how he was described in his younger years. He clarified that his current state is merely a result of being utterly exhausted from his wild lifestyle during the 90s and parts of the 2000s.
Williams, who is married to actor Ayda Field, has been open about his battles with addictions to food and drugs, particularly Zopiclone, a sleeping pill, following his departure from ‘Take That.’ He shared, “I have a different sleep pattern compared to other people. I am inexplicably drawn to 4 am and struggle to fall asleep until six, with no solution in sight.” Williams continued, “I go to bed at 11 pm and remain completely awake and alert until 5 am. Ayda despises the fact that she can’t have me until 1 pm.”
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) explains that “male menopause” is the more commonly used term for andropause, during which men may experience physical and emotional symptoms when they reach their late 40s to early 50s. This condition can be triggered by lifestyle factors or psychological issues, such as stress, depression, anxiety, smoking, and heart problems.
