Good and Bad Testosterone is a unique reference to understand and learn about the biology and psychophysical aspects of this hormone. Unlike most other hormones, testosterone regulates not only the biological functions of the body but also many psychological functions. This wide spectrum of effects, influencing nearly all biological and behavioral features of a males, makes testosterone particularly interesting. This book takes a historical approach to understanding testosterone. It provides is a comprehensive description of the functions of testosterone and its role in determining the…mehr
Good and Bad Testosterone is a unique reference to understand and learn about the biology and psychophysical aspects of this hormone. Unlike most other hormones, testosterone regulates not only the biological functions of the body but also many psychological functions. This wide spectrum of effects, influencing nearly all biological and behavioral features of a males, makes testosterone particularly interesting. This book takes a historical approach to understanding testosterone. It provides is a comprehensive description of the functions of testosterone and its role in determining the biological, medical, psychological, behavioral, and cultural features of the male sex/gender and the male/female differences. Sex/gender issues are of great interest for a wide readership, including the general public and experts from various disciplines.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr Ilpo Huhtaniemi is an Emeritus Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College London (London, UK) and Emeritus Professor of Physiology at Department of Physiology, University of Turku (Turku, Finland). His clinical specialty is in chemical pathology. He is an author of about seven hundred peer-reviewed publications as well as several book chapters on basic and clinical reproductive endocrinology and laboratory diagnosis of endocrine diseases. He currently serves as an editorial board member for several academic journals, including as editor-in-chief of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (Elsevier). Dr. Huhtaniemi has also edited several books in the field of reproductive endocrinology and physiology. He has received many honours for his research activities, such as the NIH International Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Fogarty Foundation), Senior Fellowship of The Academy of Finland, Young Investigator Award of The American Society of Andrology, Matti Äyräpää Award of the Finnish Medical Society DUODECIM, Honorary Membership of The Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences, Doctor h.c. of Medical University of Lodz, Poland and Doctor h.c. of Albert Szent-György Medical University, Szeged, Hungary, The Egon Diczfalusy Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, Iain McIntyre Medal (Queen Mary University, London), and Society for Endocrinology (UK), The European Medal. Named lectures: German Endocrine Society, The Berthold Medal and Prize Lecture; Australian Society for Reproductive Biology (The Goding Lecture); Nordic Association for Andrology (The Erik Blom Lecture); The American Society of Andrology (EAA Exchange Lecture). Dr. Huhtaniemi has been elected to The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, The Academy of Medical Sciences, UK, and he is Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction 2. History of testosterone-From mysticism to molecule 3. Basics-The synthesis and actions of testosterone 4. How is testosterone measured and investigated? 5. Testosterone production and actions at different phases of life 6. Testosterone and male sexual function 7. Psychological effects of testosterone 8. Testosterone and aggression 9. Sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ 10. Testosterone and risk-taking in stock market 11. Anabolic effects of testosterone 12. Testosterone, sports, and doping 13. Why are men healthier but die younger than women? 14. Testosterone as elixir of life-A short history of quackery 15. Lack of testosterone or hypogonadism 16. The aging man and testosterone 17. The good, the bad, and the ugly: Correct, questionable, and misuse of testosterone 18. Male pill-What's the holdup? 20. Women's testosterone 21. Conclusions
1. Introduction 2. History of testosterone-From mysticism to molecule 3. Basics-The synthesis and actions of testosterone 4. How is testosterone measured and investigated? 5. Testosterone production and actions at different phases of life 6. Testosterone and male sexual function 7. Psychological effects of testosterone 8. Testosterone and aggression 9. Sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ 10. Testosterone and risk-taking in stock market 11. Anabolic effects of testosterone 12. Testosterone, sports, and doping 13. Why are men healthier but die younger than women? 14. Testosterone as elixir of life-A short history of quackery 15. Lack of testosterone or hypogonadism 16. The aging man and testosterone 17. The good, the bad, and the ugly: Correct, questionable, and misuse of testosterone 18. Male pill-What's the holdup? 20. Women's testosterone 21. Conclusions
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