topic:"Testis - physiology" found 3 records - Provincial Hospitals Library Catalogue

Endocrinology of the Testis and Male Reproduction

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edited by Manuela Simoni, Ilpo Huhtaniemi. --Cham: Springer , c2017.

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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, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of testicular diseases, endocrine aspects of andrological and sexual diseases, and therapy. Extensive consideration is given to sexual development, testicular function…

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Other Authors: Simoni, Manuela; Huhtaniemi, Ilpo

Responsibility: edited by Manuela Simoni, Ilpo Huhtaniemi

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series Title: Springer reference; Endocrinology

ISBN: 9783319294568

ISSN: 2510-1927

Subjects (MeSH): Andrology; Endocrine System; Infertility, Male; Reproductive Medicine; Reproductive Physiological Phenomena; Testis - physiology

Specialty: Endocrinology; Men's Health; Reproductive Medicine

Notes: "Living reference work."

Abstract: 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, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of testicular diseases, endocrine aspects of andrological and sexual diseases, and therapy. Extensive consideration is given to sexual development, testicular function, the clinical approach to disorders of male reproduction, male hypogonadism, sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. In addition, sociodemographic, psychological, and ethical aspects of male reproductive disorders are discussed. The book is intended as a major reference for endocrinologists, andrologists, and sexologists, as well as basic and clinical scientists. It is published as part of the SpringerReference program, which delivers access to living editions constantly updated through a dynamic peer-review publishing process.

Contents: Anabolic and Metabolic Effects of Testosterone and Other Androgens: Direct Effects and Role of Testosterone Metabolic Products -- Anamnesis and Physical Examination -- Androgen Receptor -- Androgen Resistance -- Assisted Reproduction for Male Infertility -- Classification and Epidemiology of Hypogonadism -- Clinical Manifestation and Diagnosis of Androgen Deficiency -- Color-Doppler Ultrasound and New Imaging Techniques in Andrological Examination -- Control of GnRH Secretion -- Cryopreservation of Spermatozoa -- Delayed Puberty -- Effect of Cancer Treatments on Testicular Function -- Endocrinology of the Fetal Testis -- Epididymal Sperm Transport and Fertilization -- Estrogen Deficiency in Men -- Ethical Aspects of Male Reproductive Disorders and their Treatment -- Functional Anatomy and Histology of the Testis -- Genetic Analysis in Male Infertility -- Genetics of Male Infertility -- GnRH Action -- Gonadotrophin Receptors -- Gonadotropins -- Gynecomastia -- Histopathological Evaluation of Testicular Biopsy -- Hormonal Laboratory Examination -- Hormonal Treatment of Male Infertility: Gonadotropins and Beyond -- Hypogonadism in Systemic Diseases -- Infectious and Immunological Aspects of Male Infertility -- Intra-Testicular Sperm Extraction -- Late-Onset Hypogonadism -- Male Contraception -- Male Sexual Differentiation -- Nonhormonal Medical Treatment of Male Infertility -- Pre-Testicular, Testicular, and Post-Testicular Causes of Male Infertility -- Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism -- Psychological Aspects of Infertility Among Men -- Sex Determination -- Spermatogenesis -- Testicular Steroidogenesis -- Testis Development and Descent -- The Semen Analysis: The Investigation of the Human Ejaculate -- Therapy with Anti-androgens in Gender Dysphoric Natal Males -- Treatment of Hypogonadism -- Use, Misuse, and Abuse of Androgens -- Varicocele.

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Location: Online

Endocrinology of the Testis and Male Reproduction

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41522

Manuela Simoni, Ilpo T. Huhtaniemi, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2017.

Available Online: View e-Book

Location: Online

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, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of testicular diseases, endocrine aspects of andrological and sexual diseases, and therapy. Extensive consideration is given to sexual development, testicular function…

Available Online: View e-Book

Other Authors: Simoni, Manuela; Huhtaniemi, Ilpo T.

Responsibility: Manuela Simoni, Ilpo T. Huhtaniemi, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 1364 pages) : 127 illus., 103 illus. in color

Series Vol.: 1

Series Title: Springer reference; Endocrinology

ISBN: 9783319444413; 9783319444406 (print ed.)

ISSN: 2510-1927

Subjects (MeSH): Andrology; Endocrinology; Male; Infertility, male; Reproductive Health; Reproductive Physiological Phenomena; Testis - physiology

Notes: "eReference"--Publisher.

Abstract: 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, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of testicular diseases, endocrine aspects of andrological and sexual diseases, and therapy. Extensive consideration is given to sexual development, testicular function, the clinical approach to disorders of male reproduction, male hypogonadism, sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. In addition, sociodemographic, psychological, and ethical aspects of male reproductive disorders are discussed. The book is intended as a major reference for endocrinologists, andrologists, and sexologists, as well as basic and clinical scientists. It is published as part of the SpringerReference program, which delivers access to living editions constantly updated through a dynamic peer-review publishing process.

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.