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 functionSperm maturation and fertilizationDiagnostic procedures InfertilityPrimary and secondary hypogonadismLate-onset hypogonadismErectile dysfunctionGenetic disordersEnvironmental influencesPsychology and sexual medicineTestosterone therapyAssisted reproduction: TESE and ICSICryopreservationMale contraceptionEthics 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: 

AndrologistsUrologistsEndocrinologistsGynecologistsInternistsPediatriciansBasic scientists

Table of contents : 

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii

Scope and Goals of Andrology....Pages 1-10

Physiology of Testicular Function....Pages 11-59

Physiology of Sperm Maturation and Fertilization....Pages 61-85

Classification of Andrological Disorders....Pages 87-92

Anamnesis and Physical Examination....Pages 93-100

Imaging Diagnostics....Pages 101-107

Endocrine Laboratory Diagnosis....Pages 109-118

Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Investigations....Pages 119-124

Semen Analysis....Pages 125-138

Sperm Quality and Function Tests....Pages 139-154

Testicular Biopsy and Histology....Pages 155-167

Diseases of the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland....Pages 169-192

Disorders at the Testicular Level....Pages 193-238

The Aging Male and Late-Onset Hypogonadism....Pages 239-261

Diseases of the Seminal Ducts....Pages 263-278

Disorders of Erection, Cohabitation, and Ejaculation....Pages 279-321

Disorders of Androgen Target Organs....Pages 323-337

Testicular Dysfunction in Systemic Diseases....Pages 339-364

Environmental Influences on Male Reproductive Health....Pages 365-389

Gynecology Relevant to Andrology....Pages 391-436

Testosterone Therapy....Pages 437-455

Empirical Therapies for Idiopathic Male Infertility....Pages 457-467

Assisted Reproduction....Pages 469-504

Cryopreservation of Human Spermatozoa....Pages 505-520

Psychology of Fertility Disorders....Pages 521-537

Sexual Medicine and Andrology....Pages 539-555

Male Contribution to Contraception....Pages 557-564

Vasectomy and Refertilization....Pages 565-576

Approaches to Hormonal Male Contraception....Pages 577-587

Pharmacological Approaches to Male Contraception....Pages 589-599

Ethical Aspects of Reproductive Medicine....Pages 601-612

Back Matter....Pages 613-629

Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction