Testosterone: Action, Deficiency, Substitution - Rilegato

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 354052763X ISBN 13: 9783540527633

Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1990

Riassunto

New developments in testosterone therapy are summarized here by endocrinologists. The book begins with the biochemistry of testosterone, its biosynthesis, metabolism and mechanisms of action in target organs. Three chapters deal with specific aspects of testosterone action, namely its role in spermatogenesis, its psychotropic effects and its effects on bones. Syndromes caused by androgen resistance are described in order to highlight the importance of properly functioning enzymes and receptors in the target organs. Causes and symptoms of male hypogonadism, the major indication for testosterone treatment, are described. Five chapters are devoted to the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and clinical uses and abuses of testosterone preparations. The new transdermal testosterone application and the side effects of testosterone treatment are reviewed. The possible role of androgens in the development of prostatic hypertrophy and carcinoma is discussed since this question is of major concern to the clinician.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Data di pubblicazione: 1990
• ISBN 10: 354052763X
• ISBN 13: 9783540527633
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 296
• Redattore: Nieschlag Eberhard, Behre Hermann