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2 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 522 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Good and Bad Testosterone is a unique reference to understand and learn about the biology and psychophysical aspects of this hormone.Unlike most other hormones, testosterone regulates not only the biological functions of the body but also many psychological functions. This wide spectrum of effects, influencing nearly all biological and behavioral features of a males, makes testosterone particularly interesting.This book takes a historical approach to understanding testosterone. It provides is a comprehensive description of the functions of testosterone and its role in determining the biological, medical, psychological, behavioral, and cultural features of the male sex/gender and the male/female differences. Sex/gender issues are of great interest for a wide readership, including the general public and experts from various disciplines.Discusses groundbreaking discoveries about the function of endocrine glands and hormones from the 19th century until presentIncludes information on the biology of testosterone production and its effects in men and women, including effects of high and low testosteronePresents male contraception with its successes and failures as well as future directions and strategies in the development of novel effective male contraceptivesDiscusses the correct, questionable and misuse of testosterone treatments
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 223 kr
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This book summarizes the current understanding of fetal Leydig cells, adult Leydig cell formation and function, hormonal and paracrine regulation of adult Leydig cell function, Leydig cell aging, the causes, consequences, and treatment of reductions in testosterone, and how new technologies might be used for both greater understanding of Leydig cell function and for treatments related to aging- and/or lifestyle-related alterations in Leydig cell function. Chapters are divided into three sections, each focusing on a key aspect of Leydig cell function. These sections are: Leydig Cells from Fetus through Aging, Leydig Cells Steroidogenesis Regulation and Mechanisms, and Leydig Cell Function in Health and Pathophysiology. Written by experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive approach to the hormone production, function, and pathophysiology of Leydig cells from the fetal to adult stage of development.Leydig Cells: Formation, Regulation and Function in Health and Pathophysiology will be of particular interest to those involved with men’s health and disease, including reproductive medicine, endocrinology, urology, oncology and prenatal and postnatal development of male reproductive function.