Andrology, the science of the physiology, pathology and molecular biology of male reproduction, is a relatively new specialty that has become increasingly important with the advent of modern assisted reproductive techniques (ART). The Atlas of Clinical Andrology describes both normal and abnormal reproductive physiology, and summarizes recent research in the fields of endocrinology, immunoandrology, molecular andrology, and ART. Focusing on the cutting edge of recent knowledge and advances in clinical andrology, it incorporates the latest clinical research findings and makes them accessible to clinicians who need this essential information for the most effective application of assisted reproductive techniques.
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
SECTION I REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Endocrinology of reproduction in men
Functional ultrastructure of testis and epididymis
Semen and the functional anatomy of sperm
Capacitation, acrosome reaction and fertilization
SECTION II REPRODUCTIVE PATHOLOGY
Testicular dysfunction and male infertility
Semen, sperm anomalies and infertility
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculatory anomalies
SECTION III REPRODUCTIVE ANOMALIES
Immunological andrology
Andropause and osteoporosis
Prostate pathophysiology
Cardiovascular anomalies, infections and infectious diseases
SECTION IV ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Genetic andrology and genetic engineering
Molecular reproduction in men
Sperm processing
Micromanipulation and assisted conception
References
Index
Biography
Elsayed S. E. Hafez