Well you write you’re beliefs downs with passion
Okay i have read the whole play and i can help you out.
The dreams in the play symbolizes reality and how they were switched around with lovers who they didn't really love. I don't have the textual evidence but i know this because i had the same question.
Hope this helps:)
The answer to your question is,
Andropause. It's a decline in testosterone.
-Mabel <3
