Andrologist
Pronunciation: an-DROL-o-jist
Medical specialist focused on male reproductive health, fertility, and hormonal disorders affecting men.
Full Definition
An andrologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating male reproductive and sexual health issues. This subspecialty encompasses male infertility, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, male contraception, and andrological surgery. In ART contexts, andrologists evaluate male factor infertility, perform sperm retrieval procedures, and provide medical management of conditions affecting spermatogenesis. Training typically involves urology or endocrinology residency followed by fellowship training in andrology. They work closely with reproductive endocrinologists and embryologists in fertility treatment teams.
Usage
Usage note: Specialized medical role; distinct from general urologists though overlap exists in practice.
In Context
- "The andrologist recommended micro-TESE after conventional TESE failed to yield viable sperm." — Multidisciplinary team meeting notes
- "Hormonal evaluation by the andrologist revealed secondary hypogonadism requiring medical therapy." — Consultation report