5 Reasons To See An Andrologist

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5 reasons to see an andrologist

According to doctors, more than half of men 25-50 years old suffer from disorders of the genitourinary sphere, but few go to the doctor. And in vain - after all, even a slight discomfort in the genital area can be a symptom of an ailment, fraught with serious consequences. So, the first signs of prostatitis, the most common disease in the genital area in men after 40 years, - heaviness in the lower abdomen, decreased libido - can be easily missed, attributed to overwork and fatigue. Consider the five main symptoms in which a man should visit an andrologist to avoid problems.

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Discomfort in the genital area

Any discomfort in the genital area - burning, itching, pain, stinging, the appearance of pimples, ulcers, swelling, discharge from the urethra - can be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection. Ailments such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, molluscum contagiosum are dangerous not by the course of the disease, which sometimes passes almost asymptomatically, but by complications. "Harmless" mycoplasmosis, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis in advanced cases lead to inflammatory diseases of the genital area - epididymitis, orchitis, prostatitis, which, in turn, can cause male infertility. If we talk about the consequences of a disease such as syphilis, the primary symptom of which (a nondescript, inconvenient rash) is often overlooked, it is even more dangerous and threatens with vascular and heart disease, blindness, mental disorders and even death.

Urinary Disorders

Soreness when emptying the bladder, incomplete and voluntary emptying of the bladder (dysuria), as well as an unpleasant smell of urine in men are good reasons to consult a urologist, since they often mean serious ailments. One of the latter is urethritis - inflammation of the urinary tract as a result of infection of the tissues of the foreskin (balanitis). Pain with balanitis and urethritis, as a rule, is acute, sharp and accompanied by frequent urge to use the toilet. With prolonged neglect of the disease, the inflammatory process can move to other organs, causing cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), colliculitis (inflammation of the seminal tubercle), prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) and other diseases.

Prostatitis and adenoma (benign hyperplasia) of the prostate gland give similar symptoms. The enlarged gland puts pressure on the urinary canal, causing urinary retention, frequent urge, and subsequently impaired descent and urinary incontinence.

Urinary disorders can also accompany vesiculitis (inflammation of the seminal vesicles), dropsy of the testicular membrane and other ailments. Erectile problems, infertility, swelling are the likely consequences of diseases that can be prevented by a timely visit to a doctor.

Decreased sex drive

Loss of interest in sexual relations occurs, in particular, due to various chronic diseases of the body, including the reproductive system. The most characteristic decrease in libido for prostatitis and urethritis is associated with damage to peripheral receptors located in the gland and the posterior part of the urethra.

Sexual dysfunctions are often the result of hormonal disorders in the body (hypothyroidism, pituitary tumors, etc.), obesity, taking certain medications, and psychological problems. Only a medical study will allow to identify the real cause of the pathology and prevent its consequences.

erectile disfunction

Weak potency or lack thereof is a reason to go to the doctor's office, although, according to statistics, only 16% of men with a similar disorder turn to specialists. Chronic impairment of potency is often caused by ailments of the cardiovascular system, endocrine disruptions, including urological pathologies: diseases of the bladder, prostate gland, renal failure, which in the absence of proper treatment can lead to disastrous results.

If the violation is of an isolated nature, accompanies stress, fatigue, lack of sleep and disappears during rest - there is no reason for concern. For the prevention of erectile dysfunction in this case, it is recommended to optimize the mode of work and rest, limit the use of tobacco, alcohol, and lead an active lifestyle.

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Inability to conceive a child

The absence of pregnancy with regular unprotected sexual intercourse with a healthy woman for a year or more may be the result of both incompatibility of partners (it is observed in 10% of couples), and disorders of the male reproductive system (in more than half of cases). Causes - genetic disorders, congenital defects of the genital organs, diseases (varicocele, dropsy of the testicles, inguinal hernia, etc.). Also, sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea, etc.) in a neglected form can lead to the inability to conceive a child in men.

In addition, male infertility often develops with hormonal, immune disorders, alcohol abuse, tobacco smoking, and even vitamin deficiency (lack of vitamin C and zinc in the body). Only a doctor can determine the exact cause of the disorders and in some cases cure infertility, and it is very important that the call for help is timely.

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Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

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