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Areas of High Specialization Andrology

We attend to more than 1,200 andrological patients a year and collaborate closely with our own Sperm Bank and the Reproductive Medicine service.

Fundació Puigvert is an accredited center for

European Academy of Andrology

It participates in clinical trials and international research projects, ensuring access to personalized and cutting-edge treatments.

Sexual Health and Male Infertility

Fundació Puigvert is a national and international reference center in the comprehensive approach to sexual health and male infertility.

Our multidisciplinary team, a pioneer in Spain in clinical and surgical andrology, offers advanced diagnosis and treatment of all male sexual dysfunctions (erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, hypogonadism, Peyronie’s disease, chronic genital pain) and male infertility, including a complete study of seminal quality, genetics, and the most innovative assisted reproduction techniques.

Sexual Health and Male Infertility

Treatments and Prevention of STIs

Our Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Unit is a reference in the prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of STIs in both men and women. We offer rapid diagnostic pathways, innovative treatments, and personalized advice to reduce the risk of complications and improve overall sexual health.
 
 
The protocol for the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Fundació Puigvert is based on a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and person-centered care model:

Sexually Transmitted Infections

How do we work on STI prevention?

Active prevention
and health education

Information programs, personalized advice, and education are offered to promote safe sexual habits, including condom use, vaccination (such as for the human papillomavirus), and early detection of risk factors.

Rapid
and specific diagnosis

Fast-track care circuits for suspected STIs, with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic tests (PCR, serologies, cultures) and quick results, ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.

Multidisciplinary
approach

Information programs, personalized advice, and education are offered to promote safe sexual habits, including condom use, vaccination (such as for the human papillomavirus), and early detection of risk factors.

Personalized
and updated treatment

Therapeutic protocols based on evidence and international guidelines are applied, tailored to each infection (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, HPV, herpes, etc.), with clinical follow-up and subsequent controls to ensure healing and prevent relapses.

Screening and
couple follow-up

The study and treatment of sexual partners is recommended to break the transmission chain and prevent reinfections.

Coordination with other specialties

When necessary, collaboration with urology, gynecology, internal medicine, and social services is carried out to ensure a comprehensive response in complex or vulnerable cases.

Confidentiality
and respect

All care is provided under strict criteria of confidentiality, respect for diversity, and without stigmatization, following the Ethical Code of Fundació Puigvert.

This protocol is reviewed and updated periodically to adapt to scientific advances and ensure maximum safety, efficacy, and quality of care.

Learn about the main sexually transmitted diseases in Catalonia

Glossary of pathologies and andrological procedures

C

Chlamydia

Chlamydia trachomatis

S

Syphilis

 

G

Gonorrhea

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

H

Hepatitis B and C

Chlamydia trachomatis

HPV

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

LGV

Lymphogranuloma venereum

HG

Genital
herpes

UMG

Urethritis due to Mycoplasma genitalium

HIV

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus

These infections are diagnosed and treated through fast tracks, clinical review, and specific tests at Fundació Puigvert, which also promotes prevention and awareness campaigns to curb their spread

Female sexual
health

We provide comprehensive care for female sexual health, with special attention to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and sexually transmitted infections.

Our multidisciplinary team offers fast diagnostic pathways, personalized advice, and innovative treatments, always with an empathetic approach that respects the diversity of each woman.

We work in coordination with other specialties to ensure global and tailored care, promoting information, prevention, and female sexual well-being as a fundamental part of overall health.