Testosterone : action, deficiency, substitution

作者: S. Nieschlag

DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511545221

关键词: Action (philosophy)Testosterone treatmentAndrogenTarget organMedicineReceptorEndocrinologyTestosterone (patch)SpermatogenesisMuscle hypertrophyInternal medicine

摘要: New developments in testosterone therapy are summarized here by endocrinologists. The book begins with the biochemistry of testosterone, its biosynthesis, metabolism and mechanisms action target organs. Three chapters deal specific aspects action, namely role spermatogenesis, psychotropic effects on bones. Syndromes caused androgen resistance described order to highlight importance properly functioning enzymes receptors Causes symptoms male hypogonadism, major indication for treatment, described. Five devoted pharmacology, pharmacokinetics clinical uses abuses preparations. new transdermal application side treatment reviewed. possible androgens development prostatic hypertrophy carcinoma is discussed since this question concern clinician.

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