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  Andrology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrology (from the Greek andros, man) is the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.
Andrology has only been studied as a distinct specialty since the late 1960s: the first specialist journal in the subject was the German periodical Andrologie (now called Andrologia), published from 1969 onwards
Men are more susceptible to heart disease than women, and tend to have a slightly shorter natural average life span.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Andrology   (187 words)

  
 ANDROLOGY : Impotence, infertility, men's health, male menopause, male sexual disorders. (Urology)
Yet 'andrology', with its exactly identical and obvious Greek roots, is something that even most doctors haven't heard of.
Confusing the issue further is the fact that, except in a few countries, andrology remains a sub-specialty area within urology.
Their use of the terms 'andrology' and 'andrologist' probably derives from the fact that many of these workers are spermatologists, i.e.
www.andrology.com   (612 words)

  
 Andrology - MavicaNET
Andrology is the science and medicine of male reproduction.
The Mission of the Society is to promote study, education and research of fertility, sterility and andrology, respond to social needs in regard to the complexities of human reproduction, provide expertise in the accreditation of clinical and laboratory therapeutics in new reproductive technologies, and establish valid processes for the measurement of outcomes of therapy.
The American Society of Andrology is a non-profit scientific, literary, and educational organization having the purpose of advancing knowledge of male reproductive biology and medicine.
www.mavicanet.com /directory/eng/21429.html   (697 words)

  
 Center for Medical and Urological Andrology - University Hospital Gent Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andrology is defined as the branches of science and medicine dealing with reproductive functions of the male under physiological and pathological conditions.
As a European Academy of Andrology collaborating center, our research covers many fields including male infertility, varicocele, accessory gland infection, male contraception, erectile dysfunction and the aging male.
Andrology for the Clinician consists of two parts: In Part One, the busy clinician can easily find the problem-orientated information he or she needs on such issues as male factor fertility problems, male contraception, and male genital tract infection and tumours.
www.andrology.be   (265 words)

  
 Welcome to Society of Andrology:India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Society of Andrology: India is now over a decade old.
The science of andrology dealing with male reproduction has not received as much attention as it should have, when compared to the study of female reproductiove physiology.
The Society of Andrology: India is trying to address these issues through promotion of research and teaching at appropriate forums.
andrology.tripod.com   (165 words)

  
 RSI - Andrology
Tremendous progress in basic and clinical research over the past few years has led to a great improvement in our understanding of male reproductive function.
Andrology, the branch of medicine that deals exclusively with disorders of the male reproductive system, is the outcome of this research.
Thus, andrology is to the male what gynecology is to the female.
www.rsiinfertility.com /Lab/Andrology.html   (58 words)

  
 Is Andrology Passé?
Ethics imply honest and complete informed consent by the couple, and that maximum precautions are taken to limit the use of invasive modes of treatment in cases that can benefit from less invasive and safer procedures.
In IVF it is common to refer to fertilization rate, implantation rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, etc. In andrology certain authors limit their studies to changes in semen quality.
Andrology is the future of reproductive medicine, it is not a thing of the past.
www.obgyn.net /firstcontroversies/prague1999comhaire-mahmoud.htm   (2686 words)

  
 International Society of Andrology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This new enterprise of the ISA is presented with the intention of making current knowledge in Andrology available to wide audiences of colleagues throughout the world.
The ISA-VL is the result of the very generous contributions of experts in most relevant topics in the field of Andrology.
Contributors have been selected on the basis of their scientific relevance, and have been invited to submit comprehensive review articles in their fields of expertise.
virtuallibrary.andrology.org   (181 words)

  
 Andrology
Andrological Ultrasound: Ultrasonographic findings in the field of andrology are provided by the Postgraduate School of Andrology in Pisa, Italy.
Andrology Australia: A Federal Government initiative, provides education and resources to health professionals and the community on male reproductive health issues such as erectile dysfunction, androgen deficiency, testicular cancer and prostate disease.
Andrology Program - University of Utah: Clinical and research Andrology lab devoted to fertility education, infertility treatments, and research in sperm physiology and reproductive function.
www.gourt.com /Health/Medicine/Medical-Specialties/Andrology.html   (575 words)

  
 ANDROLOGY
To bring together scientists - medical physicians, surgeons, basic scientists, students and other professionals from different fields, involved / working in the areas of aging, gender, andrology, sexual sciences, and other related specialties (and other related sub-specialties as may be decided upon from time to time) under ONE forum on EQUAL footing.
Separate societies for ageing, gender dysphoria, intersex disorders, andrology, sexual medicine and sciences, female sexual dysfunction etc. already exist in other countries and at an international level (e.g.
andrology - which in itself is a broad subspecialty that goes much beyond merely erectile dysfunction and male infertility.
www.agassi.in   (1898 words)

  
 Andrology — Sperm Freezing and Storage
At the appropriate time, an appointment is scheduled with the Andrology laboratory, and one of the cryopreserved samples is prepared by carefully thawing and washing the semen sample.
This, and the use of trained, certified Andrology technicians will ensure there is no confusion in the handling of semen samples.
A few weeks prior to the date you anticipate needing the samples, contact the Andrology Department to give sufficient time to bring the samples out of long-term storage.
uuhsc.utah.edu /andrology/education_7.html   (4520 words)

  
 The Finnish Society for Andrology
The Finnish Society for Andrology was founded in 1988 to coordinate and promote the activities of andrology as basic and clinical science in Finland.
Since several major research groups were active in the field of andrology in the country, there was also a need to gather all those interested in the field to work together.
The Finnish Society for Andrology is a member organisation of the Nordic Association for Andrology (NAFA) and the International Society for Andrology (ISA).
personal.fimnet.fi /business/pasi.pollanen/SAYmain.html   (373 words)

  
 Andrology
The fellowship program seeks to nurture creativity and excellence in the scientific aspects of andrology, and to encourage fellows to become academic leaders.
The first year is devoted to clinical and basic laboratory research; the second year is devoted to clinical education and training.
The andrology fellowship is open to persons who have completed a residency program in urology, are licensable in the state of California, and will preferably be a candidate for American Board of Urology.
urology.ucsf.edu /fellowship/Fandrology.html   (371 words)

  
 Virginia IVF & Andrology Center, Richmond Infertility - Financial Information
We, at Virginia IVF and Andrology Center understand the potential financial burden of infertility treatment and have made every effort to help our patients afford these necessary therapeutic procedures.
Despite the ever increases in the cost of medical supplies and equipment, we at Virginia IVF and Andrology Center believe that our costs for IVF and the Assisted Reproductive Technologies are among the lowest on the East Coast.
The Virginia IVF and Andrology Center recognizes the ultimate goal of our patients is to bring a baby home from the hospital.
www.vaivf.com /financial.html   (722 words)

  
 Andrology Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The andrology fellowship is designed to enhance the basic knowledge of the management of male sexual health and reproductive health acquired by a urology trainee, particularly in the non-surgical disciplines.
The existence of the fellowship is to augment and support Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Department of Urology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and to advance the field of sexual health and infertility consistent with the goals of the above-mentioned institutions.
The andrology fellowship will enable the resident to acquire an advanced body of knowledge and level of skill in the management of reproductive and sexual health diseases in order to assume a leadership role in teaching and research in the field.
medschool.northwestern.edu /depts/urology/education/afellowship.html   (885 words)

  
 BSPOGA - The British Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Andrology
BSPOGA aims to advance the education of the general public and medical profession by encouraging the development of a better understanding and improved management of the psychological problems associated with reproductive and associated conditions in women and men.
Encourage/facilitate members in the understanding of the role of counselling and psychotherapy in obstetrics, gynaecology and Andrology.
Provide information to members of the public on the psychological problems associated with reproductive and associated conditions in women and men, so that they can seek appropriate treatment and thereby reduce inappropriate medical and surgical interventions.
www.bspoga.org   (259 words)

  
 The Andrology Lab at University Hospital, SUNY Stony Brook, New York
The Andrology Lab is registered under CLIA and the New York State Department of Health.
Bronson is internationally recognized for his pioneering work and research on immunologic infertility and the molecular basis of successful fertilization.
Susan K. Bronson, MPH is Associate Technical Director of the Andrology Lab of the Department of Pathology.
www.stonybrookhospital.com /fertilityresults/andrology.html   (373 words)

  
 Journal of Andrology -- FAQ Institutional Subscriptions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
When someone attempts to use Journal of Andrology Online, our server checks to see if the requesting computer is within the list of internet IP address provided by a subscribing institution.
If readers want to access Journal of Andrology Online from computers that are not part of your institutional network (e.g., through dial-in or telnet through a commercial Internet service provider) they can do so only through a member subscription.
You may purchase the Journal of Andrology as an Individual (Non-Member) subscriber or you may wish to apply for ASA membership.
www.andrologyjournal.org /subscriptions/institutional-faq.shtml   (896 words)

  
 Virginia IVF & Andrology Center
Heather’s warm personality and dedicated expertise in medical technology is an asset to our high standard of care at the Virginia IVF and Andrology Center.
Terra joined Virginia IVF and Andrology Center as an andrologist in 2004.
She is a graduate of the United States Air Force School of Healthcare Sciences where she received her degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
www.vaivf.com /andrology.html   (196 words)

  
 Infertility clinic and laboratory in PA offering embryology and andrology services.
Lee and Anderson are High Complexity Laboratory Directors (H.C.L.D.) in both andrology and embryology.
When a patient has more than eight good quality embryos, this “extended culture” allows the very best embryo or two to be selected for transfer while minimizing the chance of high-order, multiple births.
The on-site andrology laboratory is equipped with a computer-assisted sperm analyzer that is able to objectively quantitate not only sperm concentration and motility, but also sperm velocity and morphology (shape).
www.familyfertility.com /laboratory.htm   (500 words)

  
 OHSU Infertility Lab - Cryopreservation Process - Andrology , Frozen Semen
Samples should be collected in a sterile Andrology Lab collection container or in a special condom provided by the Andrology Lab for a nominal charge.
Samples collected elsewhere should be brought to the Andrology Lab within one hour of collection and kept at body temperature during transport to the Andrology Lab.
The Andrology Lab will FAX/mail the cryopreservation results to the requesting physician, who is responsible to provide interpretation of the semen parameters to the patient as well as advice on the number of samples to freeze.
www.fertilityoregon.com /lab/process.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Andrology
Laboratory scientists working in the andrology field perform tests that help evaluate the potentially infertile male patient.
Specialty centers that have laboratory scientists working in andrology are more likely to provide the patient with a comprehensive semen analysis than laboratories that do not have specially trained personnel.
A significant number of couples presenting with idiopathic infertility are found to be positive for sperm antibodies.
www.reproductivecenter.com /andrology.html   (1490 words)

  
 ESHRE - European Society for Human Reproduction & Embryology
The first business meeting of the Special Interest Group in Andrology, attended by 11 hardy individuals, was held at 0730 (!) on Tuesday, 7 July 1992, during the ESHRE annual meeting in The Hague.
We identified a number of aims for the Group, including (1) promoting a general improvement in andrology laboratory standards throughout Europe, (2) organizing focused meetings/workshops to evaluate new analytical approaches that might be used in andrology laboratories, and (3) improving communication among societies and groups with interests relevant to andrology.
We liaised with the British Andrology Society (BAS) and held our first (joint) course in April, 1994 in Sheffield; subsequent courses were run solely by ESHRE members.
www.eshre.com /emc.asp?pageId=330   (485 words)

  
 AndrologyWorld.com - Web Directory > Health> Medicine> Medical Specialties> Andrology>   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andrological Ultrasound - - Ultrasonographic findings in the field of andrology are provided by the Postgraduate School of Andrology in Pisa, Italy.
Andrology - Berne University Urology Clinic - - An overview of some andrological conditions and diseases.
Andrology Program - University of Utah - - Clinical and research Andrology lab devoted to fertility education, infertility treatments, and research in sperm physiology and reproductive function.
www.andrologyworld.com   (562 words)

  
 Omniseek: /Health /Medicine /Andrology /Professional Organizations
Male sexual dysfunction patients are evaluated in the Andrology clinic.
Andrology : the site for impotence, infertility, male menopause (andropause), and other male sexual and reproductive disorders (Urology).
European Academy of Andrology (EAA) by Eberhard Nieschlag, Germany The European Academy of Andrology (EAA) was founded in May 1992 with the following goals: to raise the scientific...
www.omniseek.com /srch/{78247}   (375 words)

  
 Embryology Associates, Inc. - Andrology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Our IVF experience is the foundation of the andrology testing program at Embryology Associates, Inc. Observing directly the relationship between sperm and egg in the complex processes of fertilization and early embryonic development, the IVF team has become especially knowledgeable in techniques associated with the assessment and manipulation of sperm to optimize their fertilizing potential.
Application of these findings to our diagnostic approach in the laboratory to IVF has led to dramatic increases in both fertilization and conception rates.
Observing on a daily basis the importance of accurate semen and sperm analyses, the andrology laboratory stresses exact quantitative and qualitative approaches as a part of its routine examination.
www.embryoivf.com /andrology.html   (265 words)

  
 Andrologist & Microsurgeon, Director, Andromeda Andrology Center, Hyderabad,- India's 1st exclusive andrology center
After completing his M.S. in general surgery and serving as lecturer at the University of Bombay, Dr. Krishnamurti obtained his andrological knowledge abroad - in the United States of America, Belgium, the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands.
in the areas of investigative and operative andrology.
His contributions to andrology have also been recognised by many lay fora and he has been featured in the Limca Book of Records, Biography International, and many other newspapers, magazines, radio and television shows.
www.sudhakarkrishnamurti.com   (471 words)

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