Andrology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. Scope and Goals of Andrology

   • Eberhard Nieschlag

   Pages 1-10

3. Physiology of Testicular Function

   • Gerhard F Weinbauer, Craig Marc Luetjens, Manuela Simoni, Eberhard Nieschlag

   Pages 11-59

4. Physiology of Sperm Maturation and Fertilization

   • Trevor G Cooper, Ching-Hei Yeung

   Pages 61-85

5. Classification of Andrological Disorders

   • Frank Tüttelmann, Eberhard Nieschlag

   Pages 87-92

6. Anamnesis and Physical Examination

   • Eberhard Nieschlagf, Hermann M Behre

   Pages 93-100

7. Imaging Diagnostics

   • Hermann M. Behre, Michael Zitzmann

   Pages 101-107

8. Endocrine Laboratory Diagnosis

   • Manuela Simoni, Eberhard Nieschlag

   Pages 109-118

9. Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Investigations

   • Manuela Simoni, Peter Wieacker

   Pages 119-124

10. Semen Analysis

    • Trevor G. Cooper

    Pages 125-138

11. Sperm Quality and Function Tests

    • Ching-Hei Yeung, Trevor G. Cooper

    Pages 139-154

12. Testicular Biopsy and Histology

    • Martin Bergmann, Sabine Kliesch

    Pages 155-167

13. Diseases of the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland

    • Hermann M. Behre, Eberhard Nieschlag, Carl-Joachim Partsch, Peter Wieacker, Manuela Simoni

    Pages 169-192

14. Disorders at the Testicular Level

    • Eberhard Nieschlag, Hermann M. Behre, Peter Wieacker, Dieter Meschede, Axel Kamischke, Sabine Kliesch

    Pages 193-238

15. The Aging Male and Late-Onset Hypogonadism

    • Claus Rolf, Michael Zitzmann, Eberhard Nieschlag

    Pages 239-261

16. Diseases of the Seminal Ducts

    • Hermann M Behre, Eberhard Nieschlag, Wolfgang Weidner, Peter Wieacker

    Pages 263-278

17. Disorders of Erection, Cohabitation, and Ejaculation

    • Hermann van Ahlen, Sabine Kliesch

    Pages 279-321

18. Disorders of Androgen Target Organs

    • P. F. Wieacker, Hermann M. Behre, Eberhard Nieschlag

    Pages 323-337

19. Testicular Dysfunction in Systemic Diseases

    • Gideon A. Sartorius, David J. Handelsman

    Pages 339-364

20. Environmental Influences on Male Reproductive Health

    • M. H. Brinkworth, D. J. Handelsman

    Pages 365-389

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.

• assisted reproduction
• erectile dysfunction
• ethics
• hypogonadism
• in-vitro fertilisation
• infertility
• reproductive medicine

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)

• Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology of the University, Mönster, Germany

  Eberhard Nieschlag, Susan Nieschlag

• Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology of the University, Halle/Saale, Germany

  Hermann M. Behre

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