Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Endocrinología: Andrology - Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction


Andrology : Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction

This is the 3rd, totally revised edition of a well-known textbook that continues to represent the gold standard in the literature on clinical andrology. It examines in depth all aspects of male reproductive health, encompassing the basic physiology of male reproductive function and a wide range of disorders. Each of the chapters is written by outstanding experts in the field. Among the topics covered are: Testicular function, sperm maturation and fertilization, diagnostic procedures, infertility, primary and secondary hypogonadism, late-onset hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, genetic disorders, environmental influences, psychology and sexual medicine, testosterone therapy, assisted reproduction: TESE and ICSI, cryopreservation, male contraception and ethics in andrology. This volume will serve as a textbook for the newcomer to andrology, while providing the experienced physician with a valuable reference work. It will appeal to all who are concerned with male reproductive health. THE reference book both for beginners and experts Covers all aspects of the male reproductive systems, including diseases and effects of aging Up-to-date coverage of assisted reproduction and erectile dysfunction

Contents:
INDICE: Physiology of testicular function.- Physiology of sperm maturationand fertilisation. Nosology of andrological disorders.- Anamnesis and physical examination. Imaging techniques.- Endocrinological diagnosis.- Cytogenetic and molecular genetic investigations.- Semen analysis.- Sperm function tests.- Testicular biopsy and histology.- Diseases of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.- Disorders at the testicular level.- Late-onset hypogonadism.- Diseases of the seminal ducts and the accessory organs.- Disorders of sperm deposition and erectile dysfunction.- Disorders of androgen target organs.- Testicular dysfunction in systemic diseases.- Environmental and occupational influences on male reproductive health.- Gynecology relevant to andrology.- Testosterone therapy.- Empirical therapies for idiopathic male infertility Assisted reproduction.- Cryopreservation of human semen.- Vasectomy.- Approaches to hormonal male contraception.- Approaches to non-hormonal male contraception.- Ethical aspects of reproductive medicine.

Autores: Eberhard Nieschlag, Hermann M. Behre, Susan Nieschlag
Editorial: Springer
Edición: 3ª
Año: 2010
Páginas: 629
ISBN: 978-3-540-78354-1
e-ISBN: 978-3-540-78355-8
Tamaño: 13.11 MB
Formato: PDF
Idioma: Inglés

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