Male Sexual Disorder & Male Infertility Treatment
Male Sexual Disorder & Male Infertility Treatment
Urologists are also Andrologists, who specialize in diagnosing and treating male sexual disorders, focusing on conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, and Peyronie's disease. These specialists use targeted evaluations, including hormone tests and semen analysis, to identify causes such as hormonal imbalances or psychological factors.
Common Disorders
- Erectile dysfunction (ED): Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
- Premature ejaculation (PE): Ejaculation occurring sooner than desired.
- Low libido: Reduced sexual desire, often linked to low testosterone.
- Peyronie's disease: Curved erection due to scar tissue.
Treatment Approaches
Andrologists use specialized investigations to diagnose these problems and subsequently offer medications like PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil) for ED and SSRIs for PE. Hormone replacement therapy addresses low testosterone, while options like injections, vacuum devices, or surgery (Penile Implant Surgery) handle severe cases.
Additional Therapies
Lifestyle changes, counseling, and sex therapy improve outcomes for psychological components. Advanced treatments include shockwave therapy or platelet-rich plasma ( P- SHOT) for regeneration.