Overview

This reference work on andrology begins with a discussion of male infertility. It discusses genetic causes, conventional treatment, non-surgical methods for sperm retrieval, and assisted reproduction techniques. It also covers andrological endocrinology with chapters on clinical investigation and laboratory analysis in male hypogonadism, as well as testosterone deficiency syndrome. Additional topics include urogentical infections and STDs, erectile dysfunction, psychological abnormalities of male sexual function, and reproductive cancers. The book emphasizes contemporary concern for evidence-based practice, minimizing interventions, and promoting male reproductive health.

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Author:   Lars Björndahl ,  Aleksander Giwercman ,  Herman Tournaye ,  Wolfang Weidner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.360kg
ISBN:  

9781841846804

ISBN 10:   1841846805
Pages:   444
Publication Date:   03 June 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Male Infertility: Defining Male Factor Infertility. Clinical Investigation of the Infertile Man. The Female Factor in Male Infertility. Semen Analysis and Laboratory Quality for Clinicians. Genetic Causes of Male Infertility. Conventional Treatment for Male Infertility. Non-surgical Methods for Sperm Retrieval. ART with Surgically Removed Sperm. Sperm Preparation for ART and IUI. IUI for Male Subfertility. IVF and ICSI for Treating Male Infertility. Surgery for Male Infertility: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Azoospermia. Surgical Sperm Retrievals. Varicocelectomy and its Alternatives. Semen Cyopreservation. Testicular Tissue for ICSI. Donor Insemination. Male Contraception. Prevention of Male Infertility. Testicular Cancer and Male Infertility. Male Aging and Reproduction. Andrological Endocrinology: Sex Steroids in Men. Gonadotrophins and Gonadotrophin Receptors. Androgen Effects in Reproductive and Non-reproductive Organs. Clinical Aspects of Male Sex Differentiation. Disturbances in Male Pubertal Development. Clinical Investigation and Laboratory Analyses in Male Hypogonadism. Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome. Androgen Replacement: Indications and Principles. Cancer and Androgen Deficiency. Gynecomastia. Urogenital Infections And Std: Male Infertility in Chronic Urogenital Infections. Inflammatory Parameters of the Ejaculate. Sperm Morphology in Urogenital Tract Infections. Immunological Aspects of Male Accessory Gland Infection. ROS and sperm DNA Integrity Male Sexual Dysfunction: Hemospermia. Prostatic Disease and Male Sexual Dysfunction. Sexual Dysfunction and the Prostate. Psychological Abnormalities of Male Sexual Function. Ejaculatory Disorders. Diagnostic Management of Erectile Dysfunction. Conservative Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Surgery for Erectile Dysfunction. Peyronie's Disease and Penile Curvature. Female to Male Transexualism. Male to Female Transexualism. Priapism.

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This will help alleviate the scarcity of textbooks available on male sexual health. In general, the editors achieve their goals of providing a comprehensive and evidence-based book. Doody's Review

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Lars Björndahl, Aleksander Giwercman, Herman Tournaye, Wolfang

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