The new edition of this canonical text on male reproductive medicine will cement the book’s market-leading position. Practitioners across many specialties – including urologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, medical endocrinologists and many in internal medicine and family practice – will see men with suboptimal fertility and reproductive problems. The book provides an excellent source of timely, well-considered information for those training in this young and rapidly evolving field. While several recent books provide targeted ‘cookbooks’ for those in a male reproductive laboratory, or quick reference for practising generalists, the modern, comprehensive reference providing both a background for male reproductive medicine as well as clinical practice information based on that foundation has been lacking until now. The book has been extensively revised with a particular focus on modern molecular medicine. Appropriate therapeutic interventions are highlighted throughout.

Review

“Since it was first published in 1983, this book has served as the primary reference in andrology and male infertility and has kept its readers abreast of developments in this rapidly advancing field. Each of the 41 chapters is authored by leaders in the basic and clinical sciences of reproductive medicine….The well-organized, comprehensive design of this book speaks strongly for the objectives implicit in the editors’ mission. It sets forth the cooperative role of urologists, partnering with reproductive endocrinologists and embryologists, in the application of assisted reproductive techniques to achieve pregnancy in hopelessly infertile couples. In a parallel manner, it presents contemporary advances in the genetics and laboratory diagnosis of sperm dysfunction….This is an essential reference for urologists, endocrinologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and clinical embryologists. More than any other book in the field, it presents the entire spectrum of clinical assessment, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment of the infertile male with an array of medical, surgical, and laboratory techniques.”
–Doody’s Review Service

Book Description

A highly respected reference book covering all aspects of male reproductive biology. This brand new edition has been extensively revised with a particular focus on modern molecular medicine, highlighting appropriate therapeutic interventions throughout. It also provides in-depth discussions on the latest developments in male infertility.

Contents

۱ – Anatomy and embryology of the male reproductive tract and gonadal development
۲ – Hale hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
۳ – Leydig cell development and function
۴ – The Sertoli cell: morphology, function, and regulation
۵ – Spermatogenesis in the adult
۶ – The epididymis and accessory sex organs
۷ – An overview of the molecular mechanisms involved in human fertilization
۸ – New concepts in the genetics of male reproduction and infertility
۹ – Erection, emission, and ejaculation: mechanisms of control
۱۰ – Office evaluation of the subfertile male
۱۱- Evaluation of sperm function
۱۲ – Endocrine evaluation
۱۳ – Testicular biopsy in male infertility evaluation
۱۴ – Adverse effects of environmental chemicals and drugs on the male reproductive system
۱۵ – Genetic aspects of infertility
۱۶ – Immunologic infertility
۱۷ – The effect of genital tract infection and inflammation on male infertility
۱۸ – Varicocele
۱۹ – Evaluation of female infertility for the non-gynecologist
۲۰ – The use of ultrasound and radiologic imaging in the diagnosis of male infertility
۲۱ – Microsurgical treatment of male infertility
۲۲ – Techniques of sperm retrieval
۲۳ – Management of ejaculatory duct obstruction
۲۴ – Nonsurgical treatment of male infertility: specific therapy
۲۵ – Nonsurgical treatment of male infertility: empiric therapy
۲۶ – Abnormalities of ejaculation
۲۷ – Male contraception and vasectomy
۲۸ – Intrauterine insemination from the urologist’s perspective
۲۹ – In-vitro fertilization and micromanipulation for male infertility
۳۰ – Psychological issues of infertility and assisted reproductive technology
۳۱- Legal issues in fertility preservation
۳۲ – Analyzing male fertility data
۳۳ – Semen analysis
۳۴ – Strict criteria for sperm morphology
۳۵ – Sperm processing techniques
۳۶ – Sperm banking: indications and techniques
۳۷ – Tests for antisperm antibodies
۳۸ – Semen white blood cell assay
۳۹ – Determination of seminal oxidants [reactive oxygen species)
۴۰ – Measurement of DNA fragmentation in human spermatozoa
۴۱- A look towards the future: advances in andrology expected to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment.