Awareness and experience of andropause symptoms in men referring to health centers: a cross-sectional study in Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Andropause is a gradual process and more similar to menopause in women. Knowledge and experience of symptoms of andropause is an important discussion is in their lives.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine Awareness and Experience of Andropause Symptoms in Men referring to Health Centers in Rasht, Iran.

Materials and methods: This cross-sectional and analytical study included 140 men over 40 years referring to one of health centers. Collection tool of this study was a questionnaire consisting of three parts. The first part was about demographic characteristics, The second part was a researcher-made questionnaire, The third part was Aging Male Scales (AMS) questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistics.

Results: This study showed 73.6% had experience symptoms of andropause. The mean knowledge score (of 20 score) for the 3/3 ± 4/9, with the level of education, occupation and income was statistically significant (p < 0.05). There was significant relationship the andropause symptoms with BMI and occupation (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, despite the fact that the majority of men over age 40 had experienced symptoms of andropause, but their awareness about andropause was very low.

Keywords: Andropause; aging; awareness; hypogonadism; men.