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.- Male Contribution to Contraception.- Vasectomy and Refertilization.- Approaches to Hormonal Male Contraception.- Pharmacological Approaches to Male Contraception.- Ethical Aspects of Reproductive Medicine.

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)