While you may aware on your age, and you have reviewed the list of the symptoms, accompanying male menopause, occasionally it is hard to assess personally of how bad it is without some kind of quantitative frame.
Yes, ageing is surrounded with growing amount of health problems, usually small at the beginning, and bigger as we age. Self-evaluation is the first step of getting understanding of what is going on with your body and soul. We will discuss in further post the ways to slow down the negative effects, but for matter of this post, it is important to monitor your well-being and proactively make necessary adjustments to your diet, lifestyle, and general attitudes toward life. Therefore, awareness is the first step of preparedness.
Today, we would like to present the self-assessment questionnaire, prepared by Totality of Being. Note that the signs usually develop slowly and are initially difficult for the man to explain: tiredness, depression, irritability, and reduced libido can be the first signs of the male menopause. With the following test you should be able to find out if andropause has already started for you - or if perhaps you are already in the middle of it.
Questions and Scoring
Answer honestly the questions and find the appropriate score for each one:
1. I do not wake up with a morning erection.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
2. I am tired, I have no strength.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
3. I am tense or nervous.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
4. I am depressed, in low spirits.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
5. I am easily irritated and angry or in a bad mood.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
6. I am less able to concentrate and my memory is worsening.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
7. I have relationship problems with my partner.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
8. I have reduced libido and sexual energy.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
9. I have problems with sexual potency and erections.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
10. My skin, especially on my face and hands, is dry.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
11. I have back pains, joint pains.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
12. I perspire heavily (during the day or at night).
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
13. I drink a lot.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
14. I always feel stressed.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
15. I am not physically fit.
a. Never (Score 0)
b. Rare (Score 1)
c. Sometimes (Score 2)
d. Often (Score 3)
e. Very often (Score 4)
16. How old do you feel?
a. 30 (Score 0)
b. 40 (Score 1)
c. 50 (Score 2)
d. 60 (Score 3)
e. 70 (Score 4)
Calculation
1. Calculate the total score, summarizing scores for all answers.
2. If you have suffered the following illnesses, add 4 points per illness to your total score:
a. Prostate inflammation or operation.
b. Mumps.
c. Testicular disease.
d. Chronic urinary tract infection.
3. Calculated your final andropause score.
Assessment
0 - 10 points: You can be happy. It is extremely unlikely that you are in the male menopause.
11 - 20 points: It is possible that andropause has already started.
21 - 30 points: It looks as if you are probably already in the male menopause.
31 - 40 points: You are in the middle of the male menopause. In case of any problems, please turn to your doctor.
Over 41 points: You are already well advanced in the andropause.
