BookManuela Simoni, Ilpo T. Huhtaniemi, editors.
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive overview of endocrinology of the male reproductive system, explaining how it works and how, sometimes, it fails to work. World-class specialists present state of the art knowledge on all aspects, including anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of testicular diseases, endocrine aspects of andrological and sexual diseases, and therapy. Extensive consideration is given to sexual development, testicular function, the clinical approach to disorders of male reproduction, male hypogonadism, sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. In addition, sociodemographic, psychological, and ethical aspects of male reproductive disorders are discussed. The book is intended as a major reference for endocrinologists, andrologists, and sexologists, as well as basic and clinical scientists. It is published as part of the SpringerReference program, which delivers access to living editions constantly updated through a dynamic peer-review publishing process.
Contents:
GnRH Action
Sex Determination
Testicular Steroidogenesis and Testosterone
Testis Development and Descent
Anamnesis and Physical Examination
The Semen Analysis
Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism
Gynecomastia
Genetics of Male Infertility
Varicocele
Assisted Reporduction for Male Infertility
Male Contraception
Use, Misuse and Abuse of Androgens
Ethical Aspects of Male Reproductive Disorders and Their Treatment.