In these modern times, it has become evident that the successful practice of reproductive medicine requires the coordinated efforts of many medical professionals, including the andrologist, endocrinologist, urologist, and the gynecologist. In turn, this team would not be complete without the dedicated support of the psychologist, radiologist, and reproductive biologist, among others. Male Reproductive Dysfunction: Pathophysiology and Treatment will educate and update both new and experienced practitioners alike with the most significant advances contributed by each of these distinct specialties towards the improved overall understanding of male reproductive dysfunction, and provide practical strategies for the assessment and management of these conditions

Preface	p. v
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Contributors	p. xiii
Physiology of Male Reproductive Function
History
Male Reproduction: Evolving Concepts of Procreation and Infertility Through the Ages	p. 3
Anatomy
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive Tract	p. 9
Physiology
Neuroendocrine Control of Testicular Function	p. 21
Analysis of the Neuroendocrine Control of the Human Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Testicular Axis	p. 35
Normal Spermatogenesis	p. 57
Physiology of the Epididymis	p. 71
Physiology of the Prostate	p. 81
Aging
Testosterone and Aging	p. 93
Effects of Aging on Spermatogenesis and Sperm Function	p. 101
Psychological and Social Factors
Androgen Effects on Cognitive Function	p. 113
Social and Psychological Influences on Male Reproductive Function	p. 129
Pathophysiology of Male Reproductive Dysfunction
General Aspects
Male Hypogonadism	p. 143
Developmental Disorders
Cryptorchidism, Testicular Torsion, and Torsion of the Testicular Appendages	p. 161
Disorders of Male Puberty	p. 173
Male Varicoceles	p. 183
Infections
Male Genital Tract Infections and Infertility	p. 197
HIV and Male Fertility	p. 205
Ejaculatory Duct Disorder
Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction in the Infertile Male	p. 213
Impact of Other Diseases
Male Hormones and Systemic Disease	p. 221
The Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy on Testicular Function	p. 235
Environmental Factors
Environmental Toxins and Male Fertility	p. 245
Micronutrients and Male Fertility	p. 251
Investigation of Male Reproductive Dysfunction
General Assessment
Clinical Assessment of the Infertile Male	p. 261
Semen Analysis and Sperm Function Testing	p. 271
Specialized Investigations
Testicular Biopsy of the Infertile Male	p. 285
Immunological Evaluation of Male Infertility	p. 293
Genetic Evaluation of the Infertile Male	p. 301
Imaging of the Reproductive Tract in Male Infertility	p. 313
Treatment of Male Reproductive Dysfunction
Pharmacological Interventions
Androgen Replacement Therapy	p. 333
Hormonal Induction of Spermatogenesis in Males with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism	p. 337
Progress in Male Contraception	p. 349
Treatment of Seminal Transport Disorders
Retrograde Ejaculation	p. 359
Surgical Treatment of Male Infertility	p. 365
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal	p. 385
Psychological Issues in Male Infertility
Psychological Effects of Infertility and Its Treatment in Males	p. 407
Treatment of Special Problems in Male Infertility
Management of Immunological Factors in Male Infertility	p. 419
Micromanipulation of Male Gametes in the Treatment of the Subfertile Male	p. 431
Fertility Preservation in Males with Cancer	p. 453
Treatment of Reproductive Dysfunction in Males with Spinal Cord Injury and Other Neurologically Disabling Diseases	p. 465
Mass Lesions of the Male Reproductive System
Mass Lesions of the Penis and Testes
Testicular and Penile Cancer	p. 481
Prostate Disease: Prostate Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, and Prostatitis	p. 499
Mass Lesions of the Male Breast
Gynecomastia	p. 519
Male Breast Cancer	p. 529
Index	p. 537
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