Andrology is a subject dealing with male problems especially with organs connected to reproductive health. In short it can be compared to the gynecology in women.
About 30% men will have reproductive health problems like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, male infertility, Prostate problems or testicular pain and testosterone deficiency. Men often find it very embarrassing to discuss these issues with friends and family. Moreover sometimes evolutionary symptoms like erectile dysfunction may help to unmask and underline cardiac problem, diabetes and hypertension. So it is important to understand the problem so as not to miss a bigger issue.
Most of the reproductive health problems can be successful treated. Also this can prevent the possible cardiac emergency in the future.
All adults over the age of 18 should be screened and examined regularly by a primary care physician as part of their health regimen. However, men are less likely to abide by this guideline and make their health visits a priority.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—called prostate gland enlargement—is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Sometimes, treating an underlying condition is enough to reverse erectile dysfunction. In other cases, medications or other direct treatments might be needed.
Male fertility factors are involved in half of all couples struggling to achieve a pregnancy. Male infertility can also be a sign of other medical problems. Treatment approaches may involve lifestyle change, medications, or sometimes procedural solutions.
