Application of hydrogels in the management common andrological diseases:An update
Hydrogels,with their unique biocompatibility and tunability,have found extensive applications in the biomedical field and demonstrated significant application potential in the management of various andrological diseases.This review introduces the defini-tion,classification and processing methods of hydrogel materials,focusing on the latest advances in their use for male sterilization and management of penile corpus cavernosum injury and erectile dysfunction(ED).It also explores the prospects of the application of hy-drogels in andrology,aiming to provide some reference for research and clinical practice in the relevant fields.