Study of Male Reproductive System

Study of the male reproductive system is known as:

Correct Answer: Andrology

Andrology is the branch of medicine and veterinary science that deals with the study of the male reproductive system — including testes, accessory glands, semen evaluation, and male infertility.

Key Terminology

• Andrology: Study of male reproductive system ✔
• Gynaecology: Study of female reproductive system
• Theriogenology: The broader branch dealing with animal reproduction (both male and female) — includes obstetrics, AI, embryo transfer, reproductive disorders.
• Reproductive Physiology: The study of physiological processes of reproduction — a broader concept, not specific to male or female.

Practical Importance of Andrology

• Semen evaluation (motility, morphology, concentration) is an andrological procedure.
• Breeding soundness examination (BSE) of bulls, rams, and stallions is andrological.
• Infertility diagnosis in males is managed under andrology.