Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction / Edition 3

by Eberhard Nieschlag, Hermann M. Behre, Susan Nieschlag

Overview

The decade that has passed since publication of the second edition of this textbook has not only witnessed a tremendous increase in knowledge within the— eld of and- logy, but also seen the— eld itself achieve a newfound status within the medical p- fession. Knowledge and status have been of mutual bene? t to the— eld and the growing critical mass of diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities have caused andrology to be recognized as a medical subspecialty in some countries such as Germany, Poland, and Estonia. The European Academy of Andrology (EAA) served as a pacemaker for this development and continues to strive for establishment of andrology as a clinical— eld. Well-designed curricula and qualifying examinations have contributed to the of? cial recognition of andrology as a speciality. This recognition of the— eld helps patients with andrological problems to— nd the specialist they seek. This textbook summarizes the current state of knowledge in the— eld of andrology. It is asource of knowledge to all those who are or want to become andrologists. In addition, as andrology is clearly an interdisciplinary— eld, this book may serve as a compendium and source of reference for all those physicians and biologists active in neighboring areas, who want to obtain an overview of andrology and who require information on special problems. The extensive references are timely and up to date.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783662517383
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	08/23/2016
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2010
Pages:	629
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x (d)

About the Author

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. h.c. Eberhard Nieschlag FRCP is Doctor of internal medicine, endocrinology and andrology. Former director of the Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Emeritus at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at the University Hospital Münster, Germany

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Hermann M. Behre is Chief and Director of the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology, Center for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology, University Hospital Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. President of the German Society for Andrology (DGA); Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Reproductive Biology and Medicine Association (DVR)

Prof. Dr. med. Sabine Kliesch is Chief of the Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology Department of Clinical and Operative Andrology, University Hospital Münster, Germany; Specialist in urology, andrology, drug tumor therapy, clinical andrologist of the European Academy of Andrology (EAA)

Susan Nieschlag M.A., Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany

Table of Contents

Scope and Goals of Andrology.- Physiology of Testicular Function.- Physiology of Sperm Maturation and Fertilization.- Classification of Andrological Disorders.- Anamnesis and Physical Examination.- Imaging Diagnostics.- Endocrine Laboratory Diagnosis.- Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Investigations.- Semen Analysis.- Sperm Quality and Function Tests.- Testicular Biopsy and Histology.- Diseases of the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland.- Disorders at the Testicular Level.- The Aging Male and Late-Onset Hypogonadism.- Diseases of the Seminal Ducts.- Disorders of Erection, Cohabitation, and Ejaculation.- Disorders of Androgen Target Organs.- Testicular Dysfunction in Systemic Diseases.- Environmental Influences on Male Reproductive Health.- Gynecology Relevant to Andrology.- Testosterone Therapy.- Empirical Therapies for Idiopathic Male Infertility.- Assisted Reproduction.- Cryopreservation of Human Spermatozoa.- Psychology of Fertility Disorders.- Sexual Medicine and Andrology.- MaleContribution to Contraception.- Vasectomy and Refertilization.- Approaches to Hormonal Male Contraception.- Pharmacological Approaches to Male Contraception.- Ethical Aspects of Reproductive Medicine.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the third edition: “This is intended as a reference on clinical andrology, a worthy objective as there are relatively few outstanding textbooks in this field. The target audience is broad, and includes andrologists, urologists, endocrinologists, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and basic scientists. … The chapters are well written and full of interesting details. The illustrations are excellent, and each section includes important comments … . This is an excellent comprehensive review of clinical andrology that has been extensively updated from the previous edition.” (Ronald N. Cohen, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2010)

From the Publisher

4 Stars! from Doody

With this second edition, the editors have solidified their position as having the preeminent textbook on male reproduction. Although it has only been four years since the first edition was published, advances in genetics and the clinical applications of molecular biology for diagnosis and treatment of reproductive dysfunction, a new medication for the use of erectile dysfunction, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection for the treatment of male infertility warrant a new edition. Endocrinologists, reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, geneticists, internists, and physiologists will find this textbook to be a "must have" on their bookshelf. Topics from physiology to psychology are covered in this extremely handsome volume, including molecular biology and religion and how they relate to the practice of treating male reproductive dysfunction. Although multiauthored, the lack of repetition and consistency of style make this book very easy to read. The illustrations are superb, from large, clearly labeled photomicrographs in color to patient illustrations that are not in other textbooks, to diagrams which illustrate the important concepts. All references have been updated. Although comparable to Lipshultz's Infertility in the Male, 3rd Edition (Mosby, 1997), which is a classic for urologists, the book reviewed here comes out ahead in the editors' more comprehensive approach to all problems related to male reproduction.

Roy E. Weiss

Reviewer: Ronald N. Cohen, MD (University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: The authors of this comprehensive textbook on clinical andrology describe it as the "science and practice of dealing with male reproductive functions and their disturbances."
Purpose: This is intended as a reference on clinical andrology, a worthy objective as there are relatively few outstanding textbooks in this field.
Audience: The target audience is broad, and includes andrologists, urologists, endocrinologists, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and basic scientists. I would add that it will be helpful to physicians with a wide range of experience with this topic, and would be particularly useful for endocrinologists and urologists. The majority of the authors are members or collaborators of the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology of the University of Munster, in Germany. As such, the views expressed in the book correspond particularly well with the practices at that institution. However, the authors do an excellent job of explaining their recommendations in an evidence-based fashion.
Features: All aspects of andrology are covered, ranging from physiology and pathophysiology of the male reproductive system to specific disorders. Other sections cover testosterone therapy, semen analysis, and male contraception. The chapters are well written and full of interesting details. The illustrations are excellent, and each section includes important comments and/or summaries set out from the rest of the text. As the editors note, the authors are generally in agreement with each other, and form a "Munster School of Andrology." The chapter on the ethical aspects of reproductive medicine heavily emphasizes Catholic theology, and it might have been helpful to include other viewpoints as well.
Assessment: This is an excellent comprehensive review of clinical andrology that has been extensively updated from the previous edition. It will be helpful to endocrinologists, urologists, and other physicians who take care of patients with disorders of the male reproductive system.

Doody's Review Service