Andrology (ancient Greek
ἀνδρῐκός — "male" PREPARATION FOR CONCEPTION IN MEN + ancient Greek
λόγος — "study") is a field of medicine
that studies men,
male anatomy and physiology,
diseases of the male reproductive system, and methods of their treatment.
Andrology in Europe is considered a separate field of science and practice,
the main scientific directions of which are listed below:
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* Male infertility
* Hypogonadism
* Sexual dysfunction in men
* Obesity in men
* Aging problems in men
1. Check if you have any sexually transmitted diseases: RW, HIV, hepatitis B and C, papillomavirus, and chlamydia infection. Some of them are asymptomatic.
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These diseases can be transmitted to the expectant mother and cause a miscarriage or severe fetal developmental defects. Therefore, if the results are positive, a complete treatment is necessary.
2. Get tested for sex hormones, pituitary hormones, thyroid hormones, and vitamin D3
3.
Make a spermogram
if you have reasons to doubt your reproductive abilities (for example: childhood mumps,
work in hazardous industries,
fitness activities with special nutrition, etc.).
Before this test, it is necessary to abstain from sex for 3-4 days.
The spermogram will help evaluate your fertility (ability to produce healthy offspring).
4.
Visit an andrologist for interpretation of the test results and obtaining the necessary recommendations.
5.
Undergo a therapeutic examination: check-up,
complete blood count,
biochemical blood test and electrolytes,
lipid profile,
glycated hemoglobin,
homocysteine and ferritin,
fluorography of the lungs. This diagnosis is necessary to identify health problems and correct them ...
