Andrology is a medical speciality which deals with the male fertility or male reproductive
organs. It is typically the diagnosis and treatment of issues found only in male urological
system. The physicians who have specialised training in this field are called andrologists.
The following issues come under the umbrella of andrology:
- Infertility: Around the globe, 50% of infertility cases are linked
back to male
infertility. It is better to get in touch with an andrologist as soon as you notice the
first signs of male infertility.
- Erectile Dysfunction: Inability to achieve a complete erection during
an intercourse
is known as erectile dysfunction. This could be psychologically disturbing as well,
however in time treatment can help overcome this issue.
- Prostate Problems: Usually men above 50 years of age have a
susceptibility to prostate
problems which interfere with the semen generation capability.
- Hormone deficiency: insufficient generation of male hormones can lead
to a plethora of
problems.