IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH (IJHPR )

E-ISSN 2545-5737
P-ISSN 2695-2165
VOL. 7 NO. 2 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijhpr.v7.no2.2022.pg39.45

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Exploring the Treatment, Symptoms and Management of Male Andropause: The Analysis of Guidance and Counselling Imperative as Sub-Normality in Men

Effiom, Bassey Ekeng (Ph.D), Ebuara, Mary Oshama, Ekwok, Mercy Lawrence, Anyin Nnyenkpa Ntui, Queen Bassey Bassey, Dr.(Mrs) Patricia Ellah Agbor, Prof. P. N. Asuquo

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Abstract

Menopause and the man equivalent, andropause, are normal process of aging, however, the symptoms associated with either are often frustrating, confusing and often depressing. This study examine the meaning of andropause, cause , symptom, treatment, Implications, recommendation as well as other therapies associated with andropause. The implications for counselling were discussed. The focus was on the key strategies the counsellor should adopt in helping men to cope with andropause develop positive attitude towards it. Andropause is also called “ Male menopause”. Andropause is a typical problem that affect men as they approach middle age. It’s the point of your life when your reproductive system is slowing down and testosterone level drop. some men may not seem to notice the difference when their testosterone begins to decrease, it can be an extreme change for others. When this happens, our andropause treatment for men can give your body the hormones it needs in order to relieves your symptoms.

keywords:

Andropause, Testosterone and hormone, Counselling, Treatment, Symptoms, Management.

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