The Endocrine Function of the Human Testis: Proceedings of the Serono Foundation Symposia, Number 2

by V. H. T. James (Editor), M. Serio (Editor), L Martini (Editor)

Overview

The Endocrine Function of the Human Testis, Volume II, contains the papers that were given in the third and final part of the course of lectures on "The Endocrine Function of the Human Testis," held in Florence, 17-19 April 1973. The first two parts of the course, dealing with assay and metabolism of androgens, and with the regulation of testicular function, were published in Volume I. The present volume contains 16 contributions and begins with an analysis of steroid secretion by the testis in man. This is followed by studies on the temporal variation of testosterone and plasma gonadotrophins in man; interactions between steroids and gonadotropins; gonadotrophins and plasma testosterone in senescence; androgen secretion in male hypogonadism; and testosterone metabolism and action in testicular feminization syndrome. Subsequent chapters deal with male sexual precocity; "fertile eunuchism" (Leydig cells reduced in number and size with preserved spermatogenesis); male idiopathic hypogonadism associated with idiopathic hypothyroidism, and with idiopathic renal tubular acidosis; and the medical management and treatment of male hermaphrodites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483258980
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	282
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

PrefaceSteroid Secretion by the Testis in ManTemporal Variations of Testosterone and Gonadotrophins in ManSteroid Regulation of Gonadotropin SecretionGonadotrophins and Plasma Testosterone in SenescenceGenetic Lesions of the Leydig TissueAndrogen Secretion in Male HypogonadismTestosterone Metabolism and Action in Testicular Feminization SyndromeMale Sexual Precocity — The Clinician's ViewLeydig Cell Secretion in (Pre) Pubertal Boys and in Delayed PubertyThe "Fertile Eunuch" Syndrome: Primary or Hypogonadotrophic Dissociated Hypogonadism?Testicular Germinal Dysgenesis Associated with Idiopathic Hypothyroidism and Renal Tubular AcidosisGonadal Morphology and Non-Responsiveness to Androgens in the Testicular Feminization SyndromeHuman Chorionic Gonadotrophin as Stimulator for Androgen SecretionGonadotrophin Levels in Infertile PatientsManagement and Treatment of Male PseudohermaphroditesHormonal Control of SpermatogenesisSubject Index