Importance of andrology examination
Andrology examination is a routine health examination, which can help men understand their own health status and find some potential health problems as soon as possible. Common health problems of men include prostate disease, sexual dysfunction and infertility. Regular andrology examination can help men find and treat these diseases as soon as possible and protect reproductive health.
Operation steps of andrology examination
Male examination is usually carried out by a professional male doctor. The following are the general operation steps of andrology examination:
1. Medical history inquiry
The male doctor will ask the patient's medical history, including symptoms, medical history, medication, etc. This information is very important for judging the cause and making treatment plans.
2. Physical examination
Male doctors will have a general physical examination, including measuring blood pressure, heart rate and other indicators to check the general situation of the body.
3. Genital examination
The andrologist will examine the patient's genitals, including the external genitalia, scrotum and testicles. This can help doctors find some reproductive diseases, such as orchitis and epididymitis.
4. Prostate examination
Male doctors will conduct prostate examination, which is an important part of andrology examination. The doctor will check the size and hardness of the prostate by finger examination or ultrasonic examination to determine whether there are prostate problems.
5. Blood test
Male doctors may ask patients to do some blood tests, such as blood routine and sex hormone test. These tests can help doctors understand the patient's blood status and hormone level, so as to judge whether there are some potential health problems.
6. Urine examination
The male doctor may ask the patient to do a urine test to understand the patient's urinary system function and inflammation. Urine examination can help doctors find some urinary system diseases, such as urinary tract infection.