Endocrinology: Male & Female Reproductive Health

Reproductive Endocrinology is a sub-specialty of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Reproductive endocrinologist is a very important part of obstetrics and gynecology in which physician is trained in reproductive medicine explaining about the hormonal functioning as it is indirectly related to reproduction. They are prepared to evaluate and treat malfunctioning in males and females outside infertility. Reproductive endocrinologists have specific training in obstetrics and gynecology before they undergo sub-specialty training in Reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Male Endocrinology

The glands testes produce abnormally low amounts of testosterone, may receive testosterone replacement therapy. For some men, lower than normal testosterone produces no apparent effects; for others, effects of this condition may include:

• Reduced sexual function, in terms of desire, erections and fertility
• Reduced muscle size and strength, more body fat and lower bone density
• Insomnia or other sleep problems

Female endocrinology

Female endocrinology has to do largely with the reproductive cycle driven by estrogen and other cyclical female hormones. Related issues that the endocrinologist may help evaluate:

• Heavy, light or absent menses
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Abnormalities that may produce symptoms that cycle with menses, such as ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids
• Early or delayed menarche
• Menstrual irregularity