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9780471133209

Pharmacology, Biology, and Clinical Applications of Androgens Current Status and Future Prospects

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471133209

  • ISBN10:

    0471133205

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1996-02-13
  • Publisher: Wiley-Liss

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Summary

This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date synopsis of the androgen field. It highlights recent developments in androgen biology, the role of androgens in the pathophysiology of prostatic diseases such as benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer, and the use of androgens in contraception. In addition, the book covers the effects of androgen use/abuse by athletes, the role and potential use of androgens in osteoporosis, and the behavioral effects of androgens on sexual function, cognitive function, and aggression. Includes a section devoted to androgen delivery systems.

Author Biography

Shalender Bhasin and Henry L. Gabelnick are the authors of Pharmacology, Biology, and Clinical Applications of Androgens: Current Status and Future Prospects, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Partial table of contents:
ANDROGEN PHYSIOLOGY.
The Regulation of Leydig Cell Function (D. deKretser, et al.).
Androgen Regulation of Sertoli Cell Function (W. Tribley, et al.).
Androgens and Epididymal Function (M-C.
Orgebin-Crist).
ANDROGEN AND THE PROSTATE.
Androgen Inhibition and BPH (J. Geller).
Androgen Supplementation Causes BPH (J. Pryor).
ANDROGEN: EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN: COGNITIVE, SEXUAL, AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR.
Androgens and Sexual Differentiation of the Brain (R. Gorski).
Androgens and Cognitive Function (G. Alexander).
EFFECTS ON METABOLISM.
Androgen Effects on Body Composition and Muscle Performance (R. Casaburi, et al.).
Androgen Abuse by Athletes (D. Catlin).
ANDROGEN THERAPY.
Androgen Therapy in Aging Men (J. Tenover).
Androgen Use in Women (B. Sherwin).
ANDROGENS AND MALE CONTRACEPTION.
The Need for Male Nonbarrier Contraception Methods (C. Paulsen).
GnRH Analogues and Male Contraception (R. Swerdloff, et al.).
ANDROGEN DELIVERY SYSTEMS.
Testosterone Transdermal Delivery System (G. Cunningham, et al.).
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS.
Index.

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