ANDROLOGY
Andrology is the branch of medicine concerned with men’s health especially male infertility and sexual dysfunction. In the recent times more and more men are suffering from infertility and the most common reasons found are difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation and age-associated emotional, physical and hormonal changes. Few medical causes for infertility are addressed below:
- Varicocele
- Genital infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea
- Ejaculation issues
- Antibodies that attack sperm
- Tumors
- Undescended testicles
- Chromosome defects
- Hormone imbalances
Diagnosis:Your doctor will study of your medical history and also perform a physical examination. If your doctor suspects any underlying cause leading to your condition he will perform additional tests like
- Semen analysis to find out the quality and number of sperm
- Hormone testing
- Physical examination of the penis, scrotum and prostate
- Scrotal ultrasound
- Post-ejaculation urinalysis
- Genetic tests
- Testicular biopsy
- Transrectal ultrasound
- Specialized sperm function tests
Treatment: Getting the right treatment is the key to solving this issue. Chennai Kidney Care provides specialized tests and services to evaluate male infertility and help couples who are attempting to conceive. Even at times when a precise cause to infertility is not clear, your doctor will support you to restore fertility with the support of medications or surgery and also encourage you for lifestyle changes if needed as a part of the treatment.