Androgenemia Nervosa

Abstract

This brief communication describes androgenemia
nervosa, an excessive preoccupation with serum
testosterone levels. Commonly noted in young and middleaged
men with non-specific symptoms, it may be
associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity, stress,
substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders.
Counselling and support are first-line therapy for this
condition. Psychotropic pharmacotherapy is rarely needed.
Enhanced public awareness and preventive measures are
required to mitigate the effects of androgenemia nervosa.
Keywords: Biopsychosocial, hypogonadism, late onset
hypogonadism, image disorder, obesity