Andrology

Department of Andrology

Andrology is a medical discipline that deals with diseases of the male reproductive system and men's health. This department studies the protection, evaluation and treatment of reproductive functions in men. It focuses on the physiological and pathological processes related to the male reproductive system and offers medical solutions to improve the sexual health and reproductive capacity of patients.

About the Andrology Department

The andrology department is a branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats problems related to male reproductive health. In addition to diseases such as infertility, hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency), erectile dysfunction (erectile dysfunction), it deals with surgical procedures and sexual dysfunctions related to the male reproductive system. In addition, the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in men are also evaluated within the scope of andrology.

Diseases Treated by the Andrology Department

The Andrology department is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases related to male reproductive health. These diseases include:

• Infertility: The inability to have children due to problems with sperm production, quality and transportation.
• Erectile Dysfunction: The inability of the penis to become sufficiently hard or to maintain its hardness.
• Hypogonadism: Hormonal disorder characterized by testosterone deficiency.
• Peyronie's Disease: A connective tissue disease that causes curvature of the penis.

Treatment Methods Used in the Andrology Department

The Andrology department applies various treatment methods depending on the type and severity of the disease. These are:

• Drug Therapies: Testosterone replacement therapy for hormonal imbalances, phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil) for erectile dysfunction, antibiotics.
• Surgical Treatments: Varicocele surgery, penile prosthesis surgery, testicular cancer surgery.
• Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Microinjection (ICSI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm freezing procedures.
• Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies: New treatments based on research aimed at repairing testicular tissue and increasing sperm production.

Tests Used in the Andrology Department

Andrologists use various tests to diagnose diseases. The most commonly used tests are:

• Spermiogram (Sperm Analysis): Evaluation of sperm count, motility and morphology.
• Hormone Tests: Measuring the levels of hormones such as testosterone, FSH, LH.
• Genetic Testing: Tests to determine infertility or congenital reproductive disorders.
• Penile Doppler Ultrasound: Imaging method used to determine the cause of erectile dysfunction.
• Testicular Biopsy: Examination of testicular tissue and evaluation of sperm production.
• Sperm DNA Damage Test: Determines whether there is any damage to the genetic structure of the sperm.

Age Range of Andrology Diseases

Andrological diseases are generally more common in certain age groups:

• Childhood and Adolescence: Cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, testosterone deficiency in adolescence.
• Young Adulthood (20-40 years old): Infertility, varicocele, sexually transmitted diseases.
• Middle Age and Older (40-60 years old): Erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, Peyronie's disease.
• Advanced Age (60 years and above): Risk of testicular cancer, prostate diseases, sexual dysfunctions.

The Andrology department aims to improve the quality of life of patients by providing comprehensive solutions related to men's health. Thanks to technological and medical developments, especially innovations in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine, the treatment of andrology diseases is becoming increasingly successful.