Androgens and Reproductive Aging
Editat de Togas Tulandi, Morrie Gelfanden Limba Engleză Hardback – 15 dec 2005
The first book to cover androgen replacement in men and women, Androgens and Reproductive Aging addresses the emotive topics of reproductive aging, the menopause and the use of androgen supplements to mitigate their effects.
Edited by two leading authorities in reproductive medicine and infertility, and boasting an all-star cast of authors, this comprehensive text covers:
* androgen production in the healthy male and female
* the decline of androgen production during aging, with the associated effects on body composition and libido
* the benefits and potential side-effects of androgen replacement therapy.
Ideal for a wide range of clinicians and scientists interested in reproductive aging, the menopause, hormone replacement and androgen therapy, as well as obstetricians, gynecologists and family practitioners, this unique text is a highly important addition to literature in the area.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781842143124
ISBN-10: 1842143123
Pagini: 192
Ilustrații: 21 tables
Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.75 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1842143123
Pagini: 192
Ilustrații: 21 tables
Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.75 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Public țintă
Professional Practice & DevelopmentCuprins
Foreword 1. Androgen Production in Women 2. Pathophysiology of Androgen Deficiency 3. Endocrine Aspects of Reproductive Aging in Men and Women 4. Androgen Receptor Expression in Women and its Relationship to Sexual Function 5. Psychosexual Effects of Menopause 6. Effects of Combined Estrogen-Androgen Preparations on Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women 7. Transdermal Testosterone Treatment in Women 8. Tailoring Menopausal Hormone Therapy: The Role of Antiandrogens 9. Is There a Role for Androgens in Premenopausal Women? 10. Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Is There a Place for Androgens? 11. Practical Aspects of Estrogen-Androgen Hormone Replacement Therapy 12. Androgens and Breast Cancer 13. Side-Effects of Androgen Treatment 14. An Introduction to Androgen Deficiency with Aging: The Andropause Index
Notă biografică
TOGAS TULANDI is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Milton Leong Chair in Reproductive Medicine, McGill University. The author or co-author of over 200 articles, 40 book chapters, and 6 books, he is known internationally and has received many awards, including Award of Excellence in Reproductive Medicine.
Descriere
The subject of androgen treatment in reproductive-aged women and men is attracting increasing interest from specialists in reproduction medicine, endocrinology and primary care providers, as well as from patients and the media. The first book to cover androgen replacement in both genders, this volume addresses reproductive aging, menopause, and the use of androgen supplements to mitigate their effects. The contributors explain androgen production in the healthy male and female and describe the decline of androgen production during aging. They also discuss the benefits and potential side-effects of androgen replacement therapy.