Andrology
Andrology
Andrology (pronounced: an-DROL-uh-jee) is a medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the counterpart to gynaecology, which deals with medical issues which are specific to female health, especially reproductive and urologic health.
Etymology
The term "andrology" is derived from the Greek words "andro" meaning man, and "logia" meaning the study of. It literally translates to "the study of man".
Related Terms
- Urology: A branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
- Gynaecology: A medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (vagina, uterus, and ovaries).
- Endocrinology: A branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
- Reproductive Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with prevention, diagnosis and management of reproductive problems.
- Infertility: A disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andrology
- Wikipedia's article - Andrology
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