Before beginning care to restore capacity or the health of men, assessing the true cause with in-depth examination and diagnosis is the important starting point
A systematic examination of men's health helps the doctor see the overall picture of the vascular system, the hormones, the nerves, the muscles of the pelvic floor, and the reproductive system, before considering together which approach is most suitable for each individual
This article summarises the main diagnostic technologies used at PYONG MEN, together with the medical reasoning for each form of examination
Why is in-depth examination and diagnosis important
Symptoms that look similar in overall terms, such as not becoming fully erect, premature ejaculation, or pelvic pain, may have completely different causes, such as a problem of narrowed arteries, a state of venous leak, an abnormality of the hormones, or the muscles of the pelvic floor being in spasm
Suitable examination helps distinguish these causes more clearly, and makes the plan of treatment specific, rather than care according to the symptoms alone
Comprehensive Endocrine & Metabolic Panel
Drawing blood in order to analyse the level of hormones, such as Testosterone, the level of sugar, and the lipids, is used to assess a state of deficiency of the male hormone in the menopausal age, a state of inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body, and metabolic factors that may affect capacity and reproduction
AI-Assisted Semen Analysis
Analysis of the semen with artificial intelligence is used to assess the density, the motility, and the form of the sperm at the micrometre level, giving higher precision than analysis with the naked eye. This examination suits the assessment of infertility on the male side and OAT Syndrome
Physical assessment that comes together with the technology
Besides the technology, in-depth physical examination is still an important foundation, such as the assessment of the muscles of the pelvic floor (Pelvic Floor Muscle Evaluation), palpation to find hidden points of pain (Trigger Points), assessment of the proportion of muscle mass and abdominal fat (Body Composition), as well as assessment of the vascular system and metabolism
Choosing suitable examinations
Each examination will be considered according to the necessity of each individual, with reference to the symptoms, the health history, and the goals in care, so that enough information is obtained for planning, without examining more than is necessary
In brief
- In-depth examination of men's health helps distinguish causes that look similar but need different care
- The main technologies include PCDU, Scrotal Doppler, TRUS, Hormone Panel, Uroflowmetry and AI Semen Analysis
- In-depth physical examination, such as Pelvic Floor Evaluation, is still the foundation that must be done alongside the technology
- The choice of examination depends on the symptoms, the history, and the doctor's clinical indications
- At PYONG MEN, examination and diagnosis is the important foundation before beginning an approach to restoration
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Must everything be examined? It is not necessary. The doctor will choose the suitable examinations according to the symptoms, the history, and the indications specific to the individual
2. Is the Doppler examination at the genital organ painful? It is an examination with high-frequency sound waves through the skin, with no puncture or surgery. The feeling is close to a general ultrasound examination
3. Is the Total T hormone result alone enough? A complete assessment usually considers several variables together. The doctor will interpret the result in the context of the symptoms and other accompanying states
4. Is TRUS frightening? It is an examination done in a private examination room under the care of a doctor, and does not take long
5. How long does the examination and diagnosis take in all? It depends on the set of examinations the doctor recommends. Some examinations can be done on the same day, while results that must be sent to a laboratory may require additional time to wait for the result