Andrology

Andrology, derived from the Greek words ‘andros’ (man) and ‘logia’ (science/study), is the study of the male human body. It involves the anatomy, functions, and disorders of the male reproductive system, including infertility and impotence. The male reproductive system is not just responsible for sexual activity and the ability to bear children, but also serves as a conduit for urinary flow. Additionally, male hormones secreted by the testis impact the overall health and well-being of men.

The male reproductive system consists of several organs, including the testis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, urethra, and penis with cavernosal bodies. Hormonal control of the male reproductive system is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-testis axis. Andrology-related diseases have been on the rise, particularly due to early onset systemic diseases in young men and as a sequelae of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Andrologists, who are urologists or urosurgeons with specialized training in this field, manage these diseases in super specialty urology centers.