When you go to an andrology clinic they will perform certain tests and use certain techniques which include such as IVF sperm preparations, allow for sperm purification and focuses on improving male infertility.
Specifically, the andrology department performs semen analysis, semen cryopreservations, and IUI and IVF sperm preparations.
Andrology is a medical specialty which deals with the male reproductive system and urological problems found only in men.
Andrology is the direct equivalent of gynaecology, but unlike gynaecology, it is not widely recognised as its own distinct speciality.
An andrologist is responsible for treating genitourinary conditions that are specifically faced by males.
Like urologists, andrologists can perform surgery or treat their patients' conditions with medicine and other treatments.
An andrology test is a test that is done for semen analysis, sperm penetration assay, and an anti-sperm antibody test.
Basic andrological diagnosis consists of taking the patient's medical history and the couple's history as well as performing a physical examination including genital ultrasound, spermiogram, and hormonal analysis.
If needed, a testicular biopsy and genetic testing may also be performed.
In the andrology lab, they analyze the male aspect/semen against normal parameters to determine sperm viability.
Certain techniques, such as IVF sperm preparations, allow for sperm purification and focuses on improving male infertility.
A sperm test or andrology test can help determine if a problem in sperm production or quality of the sperm is causing infertility.
About half of couples unable to have children have a male infertility problem.
The test may also be used after a vasectomy to make sure there are no sperm in the semen.
This can confirm the success of the vasectomy.
First, doctors will request a semen analysis – a test to look at your sperm.
You ejaculate into a cup, and your sperm will be analyzed under a microscope.
To get the best results, do not ejaculate for two to five days before your visit.
Results for at-home tests are usually available within 10 minutes.
A normal sperm count (above 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen) from a home test doesn't necessarily mean that a man is fertile, since it doesn't consider all the possible causes of male infertility.
Urology is associated with diseases of the reproductive tract and urinary problems.
On the other hand, andrology is related to all the issues concerning the health and well-being of men.