Andrology

The group focuses on different fields, the most important of which are a) diagnosis and treatment of male/female sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, Peyronie disease, and hypoactive sexual desire); b) diagnosis and treatment of male infertility (genetics of male infertility and reproductive genomics, and oncofertility); c) sexually transmitted infections; and d) endocrinological impairments related to male infertility and sexual dysfunctions (hypogonadism, hyperprolactinemia, and obesity). This activity is oriented to improve medical and surgical approaches for each issue.

Consolidated group of the Sant Pau Research Institute that belongs to:

Main lines of research

• Genetics applied to male infertility. (Krausz, Csilla Gabriella).
• Male fertility preservation in oncological patients. (Krausz, Csilla Gabriella/De Rocco Ponce, Maurizio).
• Optimization of preimplantation genetic diagnosis and in vitro fertilization techniques. (Martinez Pasarell, Olga).
• New surgical procedures, drugs, and medical devices applied to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of andrological diseases and conditions (male sexual dysfunction, hypogonadism, Peyronie disease, premature ejaculation, and sexually transmitted diseases). (Ruiz Castañe, Eduard/Sánchez Curbelo, Josvany).
• Sexually transmitted diseases and public health. (Vives Suñe, Alvaro).
• Quality of life and integral sexual approach: gender and psychological aspects. (Maestre Loren, Francesc).

Scientific Challenges

• To expand our knowledge and thereby improve healthcare for patients, we seek to continue active projects, develop new lines of investigation, increase the number of international publications, train professionals and enhance collaboration with hospital and university groups inside and outside the IIB Sant Pau.
• To promote awareness and divulge sexuality as a health topic and as a main aspect of global health and quality life, inclusive of chronic and ill patients and professionals who require a broad and multidisciplinary approach to their patients.
• To work up in the relationship with patients' associations and progressively incorporate them as a work team to develop responsible research with relevant results with social impact.

Contact

Eduard Ruiz-Castañé
eruiz@fundaciopuigvert.es