Urology: Andrology

Urology · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

La andrología estudia la fisiología y patología del aparato reproductor masculino: desde la embriogénesis gonadal hasta la regulación del eje hipotálamo-hipofiso-testicular, la espermatogénesis, la función eréctil, y las enfermedades que comprometen la fertilidad, la sexualidad y la oncología del varón.

What it covers

1. Andrology: Male Reproductive System
2. Definition, History and Field of Andrology
3. · Andrology Competence Areas
4. Embryology of the Male Reproductive System
5. · Development Chronology
6. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
7. · Testicle: Structure and Compartments
8. · Epididymis and Transport Ducts
9. · Testicular Vascularization and Innervation
10. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis (HPT)
11. · GnRH: Pulses and Regulation
12. · LH and Leydig Cells: Testosterone Synthesis
13. Spermatogenesis, Spermiogenesis and Sperm Maturation
14. · The Seminogram: Semen Analysis
15. Physiology of Erection and Ejaculation
16. · Erectile Anatomy and Hemodynamics
17. · Erection Neurotransmitters
18. · Phases of Male Sexual Response and Ejaculation
19. Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment
20. · Etiology and Classification
21. · Diagnosis
22. · Step Treatment of ED
23. Male Hypogonadism: Classification, Diagnosis and Treatment
24. · Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY)
25. · Late Onset Hypogonadism (LOH / DADAM)
26. Male Infertility: Diagnosis and Treatment
27. · Azoospermia: Classification and Diagnosis
28. · Y Chromosome Microdeletion (AZF)
29. · Varicocele and its Treatment
30. Pathology of the Penis: Peyronie's, Priapism and Carcinoma
31. · Peyronie's Disease (Induratio Penis Plastica)
32. · Priapism
33. Scrotal and Testicular Pathology: Emergencies and Chronic Pathology
34. · Acute Scrotum: Differential Diagnosis
35. Testicular Tumors: Classification, Diagnosis and Treatment
36. · Histological Classification
37. · Staging and Treatment
38. Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men
39. Androgen Replacement Therapy (TRT)
40. · Contraindications and Monitoring of TRT
41. Sexual Differentiation Disorders (SDD)
42. Male Contraception and Family Planning
43. · Current Methods
44. · Male Hormonal Contraception: Current Research
45. Andrological Surgery: Key Procedures