よいテストステロン悪いテストステロン Good and Bad Testosterone

著者名：Huhtaniemi, Ilpo

Academic Press（2023/11/06発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780443134326
• eISBN：9780443134319

Description

Testosterone takes a historical approach to understanding testosterone. It 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.It is a unique reference that explains not only the biological aspects of the function of testosterone, but also the psychophysical aspects. Unlike most other hormones, testosterone not only regulates biological functions of the body, but its functions are also psychological. This wide spectrum of effects influences nearly all biological and behavioral features of a male, makes testosterone particularly exciting.Sex/gender issues are of great interest for a wide readership of experts within various disciplines and specialties including GP, gynecology, pediatrics, urology, andrology, and endocrinology.- Discusses groundbreaking discoveries about the function of endocrine glands and hormones from the 19th century until present- Includes information on the biology of testosterone production and its effects in men and women, including effects of high and low testosterone- Presents male contraception with its successes and failures as well as future directions and strategies in the development of novel effective male contraceptives- Discusses the correct, questionable and misuse of testosterone treatments

Table of Contents

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