International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Introduction: Aging is a universal biological process that brings about gradual physical, psychological, and hormonal changes in both men and women. While menopause in women is widely recognized and addressed, the aging process in men, particularly the decline in testosterone levels, remains poorly understood and often overlooked. Aim of the study: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and experience of andropause symptoms among men attending the NCD clinic at IGGGH & PGI, Puducherry. Methodology: A quantitative research approach and cross-sectional descriptive design were used. A total of 269 men aged 40–70 years attending the NCD clinic were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and the Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASSQ). Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation and Chi-square test were used for analysis. Results: The study findings revealed that most participants (97.8%) had low knowledge about andropause, while only 2.2% had moderate knowledge. Nearly half (46.8%) experienced moderate symptoms, 43.9% had severe symptoms, and 9.3% had mild symptoms. The mean knowledge score was 8.03 ± 1.49 and the mean symptom score was 72.3 ± 10.25. A mild negative correlation was found between knowledge and symptoms (r = −0.407, p < 0.01). Knowledge was significantly associated with marital status (p < 0.001), and symptom severity was associated with leisure time activity (p = 0.032). Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a poor level of awareness regarding andropause despite a high prevalence of moderate to severe symptoms among men. Enhancing awareness and timely screening could lead to better symptom management and improved quality of life.