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Andrologist treats diseases of the male reproductive system. It is a specialist who will help a man not only get through andropause, but also diagnose the causes of fertility disorders, and even cancer. You can sign up for an andrologist at any age. Check what symptoms should make the man visit.
Andrologist – what does he do?
An Andrologist is a doctor who deals with the diseases of the male reproductive system. It can be said that this is the equivalent of a gynecologist for men. So the andrologist deals with the construction of male genital organs, their various developmental and pathological defects and disorders of their work.
An andrologist diagnoses and treats male health problems of all ages. Thus, at the andrologist, you can meet both children and adults. This doctor will help, for example, patients with symptoms of andropause, i.e. male menopause. It is a syndrome of ailments associated with lowered levels of male sex hormones. ANDAnother common reason for visiting an andrologist is difficulty conceiving a childbecause this specialization also deals with the treatment of the causes of infertility in men.
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Andrologist – the course of the study
During the visit, the andrologist first conducts an interview. During the interview, the doctor determines the features of the disease and the frequency of symptoms. Then the andrologist assesses the general health of the man, measures his heart rate and blood pressure.
Most often, he also performs genital examination and digital rectal examination.
Andrologist – ordered tests
Often, before the andrologist can make a diagnosis, he or she will order additional tests to help determine the type of disease. The most frequently ordered tests are:
- morphology,
- general urine test,
- sugar level,
- cholesterol,
- testosterone,
- prolactin level
- creatinine,
- prostate examination.
If a man’s problem is erectile dysfunction, it may be necessary to perform a Doppler ultrasound and test the levels of hormones.
In the case of prostate enlargement, the andrologist orders ultrasound or prostate biopsy, and examination of prostate cancer markers: PSA, fl-HCG, AFP, CEA. Fertility is tested by sperm analysis.
Andrologist – when to make an appointment?
An appointment with the andrologist should be made when there are:
- pain and swelling in the genital area
- urination disorders,
- abnormal urine and / or blood tests
- sexual life disorders (e.g. erection),
- fertility disorders,
- andropause.
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Andrologist – treatment after the visit
The treatment of the patient depends on the diagnosis made by the andrologist. Treatment can take both operational and pharmacological forms. If a man presents with symptoms of andropause, the treatment will be appropriate hormone therapy with testosterone. Thanks to it, a man will regain sexual performance as well as mental and physical well-being.
Problems conceiving a baby often stem from poor sperm quality. The andrologist then orders a treatment consisting in concentrating the sperm and separating healthy sperm that can be used for artificial insemination.
On the other hand, neoplastic diseases require appropriate oncological treatment.
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