Endocrinology of the Testis and Male Reproduction

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, pathophys...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Simoni, Manuela (Editor), Huhtaniemi, Ilpo T. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
SeriesEndocrinology,
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319444413
ISSN2510-1927
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-44441-3
Physical Description127 illus., 103 illus. in color. eReference. online resource.

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Table of 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.