Abstract:
This lucid interpretation of the latest scientific information on male reproductive endocrinology provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and treatments for disorders that adversely affect testicular function. The authors focus on the specific causes of gonadotropin deficiency and testicular failure arising from disorders of the brain and the testis and from gene defects and chronic illness. Additional chapters describe the endocrine mechanism for the decline of testicular function with aging, summarize the data supporting the negative impact of environmental toxins on testicular function, and discuss the testicular consequences of exercise and obesity.

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Testosterone replacement has hit the market and many men are wondering whether they are hypogonadal and should be buying it. To help clinicians deal with the deluge of requests, researchers in a number of scientific and clinical disciplines from around the world who specialize in the physiology and pathophysiology of the male summarize the current understanding of hypogonadism. They consider the neuroendocrine regulation of testicular function, Leydig cell steroidogenesis and the normal spermatogenic process in primates, causes of gonadotropin deficiency and testicular failure, the impact of chronic illness, the endocrine mechanism for the decline in testicular function with aging, the impact of environmental factors, androgen replacement therapy, and an approach to stimulating spermatogenesis in gonadotropin-deficient men.Copyright 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Info
Univ. of Louisville, KY. Reviews the pathophysiology and treatment of most causes of male hypogonadism and summarizes recent research. Explores the latest thinking about the causes of gonadotropin deficiency and testicular failure and discusses the impact of aging and illness on pituitary-testicular function. DNLM: Hypogonadism.