Andrology Research
What is Andrology
Andrology is literally the study of man (Greek andros, man). Androgens (male hormones), the main one being testosterone, occur naturally in the body and play far-reaching roles in many body systems, particularly in male reproduction, fertility and sexuality. They exert important influence on most non-reproductive tissues especially the prostate, cardiovascular system, bone and the brain, throughout the entire male lifespan and may also influence women’s health.The Andrology group focuses on both the biological and clinical effects of androgens on male health, in particular men’s reproductive and general health across all ages.
The Andrology group is a collaboration of the:
► Andrology Laboratory at the ANZAC Research Institute where the focus is on the physiology and pharmacology of androgens in males and also in females, by undertaking research using experimental animal models and laboratory bench research.
► Department of Andrology at Concord Hospital, where patient and community centred research is carried out and translated into improvements in patient care. The focus is on the therapeutic use of androgens such as to treat hormone deficiency states in adolescence and adulthood, in certain chronic diseases, for male contraception and for ageing men. In addition we also study the relatively widespread misuse/overuse and abuse of androgens for many wishful or harmful nonmedical reasons.
Our research is focuses on four broad areas:
► Physiology and Pharmacology of Androgens
► Androgens and the Prostate
► Androgens and the Testis
► Androgens, Ageing and Female Reproductive Physiology
For details adout these research programs, link here.
