Andrology.
Andrology is part of dermatology in Germany, as it arose from dermatology as a subspecialty. Accordingly training in andrology is part of the curriculum for specialty certification in dermatology. All dermatologists are required to "have experience in the diagnosis of andrologic disorders and their subsequent treatment". The specialty of andrology deals with male infertility problems including questions regarding fertility prophylaxis, contraception, erectile dysfunction, disturbance in libido, ejaculation and copulation, and primary and secondary hypogonadism, as well as male aging and diseases of the male breast. Evaluation and treatment of the partner may also be necessary. Ejaculate analysis is the most important laboratory tool and each dermatologist must be qualified in its performance.
Glander
Hans-Jürgen
HJ
Clinic for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Clinic Leipzig, Germany. glah@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Haidl
Gerhard
G
Köhn
Frank-Michael
FM
Ochsendorf
Falk
F
Paasch
Uwe
U
Schuppe
Hans-Christian
HC
D033441:Andrology / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male