Testosterone: Action, Deficiency, Substitution
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521833809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 762 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Therapeutic uses of testosterone preparations are carefully evaluated, including usage by women, the aging male, and their abuse and detection in sport. The book also considers applications in male contraception, the role of 5a-reductase inhibitors and the controversial use of DHEA.. A comprehensive reference on testosterone and other androgens, and their role in human physiology and pathology, this volume covers biosynthesis and mechanisms of action and reviews their effects on brain and behavior, spermatogenesis, hair growth, bones, muscles, erythropoiesis, the cardiovascular system and lipids, erection, and the prostate
Lunenfeld"Excellent editorial work resulted in lovely and instructive organization of all chapters. The book certainly should be considered an important contribution to understand the contemporary knowledge about testosterone and about androgens in general." Endocrine Regulations"There is much to commend in this book. Jung, GieBen"The book is well edited and illustrated and concluded by a detailed index. . Barkan"This book should be read not only by scientists dealing with steroid hormones but also by every doctor treating patients with androgen deficiency. It should be part of the library of every andrology, endrocrinology, and primary care professional." Fertility and Sterility"I would strongly recommend Testosterone: Ac