Andrology is the male health equivalent of gynaecology. It’s the medical field dedicated to reproductive function, hormones, and sexual health in men, everything from fertility to vitality.
Let’s clear this up first. People throw around “men’s health” like it’s one thing. It’s not. Andrology is the specific, dedicated field of male reproductive and sexual function. Think of it as male endocrinology meets sexual medicine. While urology handles structural issues, such as kidney stones, prostate surgery, andrology focuses on how things work. Or why they’ve stopped working properly.
So, what does an andrologist do all day? We’re detectives for your vitality. Most of us are urologists who did extra years of training in the nitty-gritty of hormones, sperm, erectile tissue, and the psychological bits that affect performance. A general urologist might remove your prostate. An andrologist helps you manage the sexual and hormonal consequences afterwards. We connect dots others miss.
Frankly, men’s health has been overlooked. Cardiology is for the heart. Neurology for the brain. Andrology is for core male function. With rising infertility rates and greater openness about sexual health, this focused expertise isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. We’re seeing men in their 30s with low testosterone from environmental factors, not just age. The field has evolved.
Urology fixes plumbing and removes cancers. Andrology focuses on the function of getting erections, making sperm, and balancing hormones. We often do both.
When your GP is stuck. Persistent erection problems, fertility concerns, or suspected low testosterone need our specialist tests and treatments.
Hardly ever. We try pills, hormones, and shockwaves first. Surgery is just one option we keep in reserve if needed.
No, that's part of it. We also handle erectile function, testosterone levels, penile curvature, and overall male vitality at any age.
Not necessarily. We see young men with low T and ED. Age matters, but so do lifestyle, genetics, and other health conditions.
