andrology
Men's reproductive health
Andrology is the branch of medicine concerned with male health, particularly conditions affecting the male reproductive system.
It is the male counterpart to gynecology, addressing issues such as infertility, erectile dysfunction, and hormonal disorders in men.
An andrologist is a physician who specializes in this field.
He was referred to an andrology clinic after struggling with fertility issues.
Male reproductive cell
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
- semenMale reproductive secretion
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
insemination · gamete · paternity · procreation · sterility · infertility · sperm count · cryopreservation
Male reproductive glands
- testiclesMale reproductive glands
- scrotumPouch containing male gonads
- penisMale reproductive organ
- epididymisSperm storage and maturation site
vas deferens · prostate · urethra · foreskin · glans
Chief male sex hormone
- androgensMasculinizing steroid hormones
- hypogonadismDeficient sex hormone production
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
DHT · LH · aromatase · andropause · hormonal imbalance · deficiency · supplementation · anabolic
Male sterilization surgery
- vasectomy reversalProcedure restoring male fertility
- circumcisionForeskin surgical removal
- penile implantSurgically inserted erectile device
- testosterone therapySupplementing male sex hormone
biopsy · microsurgery · orchiectomy · prostatectomy · fertility treatment · medication · counseling · rehabilitation
Inability to achieve rigidity
- impotenceLack of strength or power
- phimosisTight, non-retractable foreskin
- gynecomastiaMale breast tissue growth
- priapismSustained pathological erection
Urinary system physician
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- DopplerMotion-caused frequency change
physical exam · medical history · referral · consultation · specialist · screening
sperm
Male reproductive cell
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
- semenMale reproductive secretion
- conceptionFormation of an idea
fertilization · insemination · gamete · paternity · procreation · sterility · infertility · sperm count · cryopreservation · sperm bank
testes
Male reproductive glands
epididymis · vas deferens · prostate · urethra · foreskin · glans
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- androgensMasculinizing steroid hormones
- hypogonadismDeficient sex hormone production
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
endocrine · DHT · LH · aromatase · andropause · hormonal imbalance · deficiency · supplementation · anabolic
vasectomy
Male sterilization surgery
- vasectomy reversalProcedure restoring male fertility
- circumcisionForeskin surgical removal
- penile implantSurgically inserted erectile device
testosterone therapy · biopsy · microsurgery · orchiectomy · prostatectomy · fertility treatment · medication · counseling · rehabilitation
erectile dysfunction
Inability to achieve rigidity
- impotenceLack of strength or power
- phimosisTight, non-retractable foreskin
- gynecomastiaMale breast tissue growth
priapism · testicular torsion · male pattern baldness · prostatitis
urologist
Urinary system physician
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
Doppler · physical exam · medical history · referral · consultation · specialist · screening
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