The difference between andrology and urology

Andrology and urology are mainly different in diagnosis and treatment scope, disease focus, examination methods, treatment methods, discipline development, etc. 1. Diagnosis and treatment scope Andrology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of male reproductive system-related diseases, such as male sexual dysfunction, male infertility, prostatitis, testicular epididymis disease, etc. The urology department has a wider range, including male urinary system diseases, such as urinary system stones, tumors, infections, etc. 2, disease focus Andrology pays more attention to male reproductive health problems, such as male sexual psychology, male reproductive endocrine, etc.; urology pays more attention to the overall structure and function of the urinary system. 3. Examination methods In terms of examination, there is a certain overlap between the two, but there are also differences. Andrology may use more special examinations for male reproductive function, such as semen analysis, penile erectile function examination, etc.; urology will carry out corresponding imaging examinations and endoscopic examinations according to the characteristics of urinary system diseases. 4. Treatment methods In terms of treatment, andrology has special treatment programs and techniques for male sexual dysfunction, such as drug therapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy, etc.; urology is more good at surgical treatment of urinary calculi, tumors and other diseases. With the development of medicine, andrology has gradually become an independent discipline field with its own research direction and development focus; urology has always been a mature medical specialty, and has accumulated rich experience in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary system diseases. In short, andrology and urology are both related and different. Patients should choose the appropriate department according to their specific symptoms and diseases. If there is any doubt about the department, consult the triage staff or doctor of the hospital.