But sometimes it’s helpful to use medications that can reduce feelings of anxiety or panic attacks associated with androphobia.

children (most phobias — including androphobia — occur in early childhood, usually by age 10)

young people, as most phobias — including gynophobia — occur in early childhood, often by 10 years of age

The two most common forms of psychotherapy used to treat androphobia are exposure therapy and behavioral therapy.

If you ask your doctor to be screened for androphobia, they will discuss your symptoms and medical, psychiatric, and social history with you.

Androphobia, like other specific phobias, is long lasting and can negatively affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, like work, education, and social relationships.

As with other specific phobias, gynophobia is chronic and can significantly impair your ability to maintain your work, education, everyday activities, and social life.

In children, gynophobia may appear as tantrums with clinging, crying, or a refusal to leave a male parent’s side or approach a woman.

If your doctor suspects that you have androphobia or other anxiety disorders, they will recommend you to a mental healthcare expert to provide you with more specialized treatment.

In children, androphobia may manifest as tantrums with clinging, crying, or a refusal to leave a female parent’s side or approach a man.