From the Publisher:

     This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on testosterone and other androgens, and their role in human physiology and pathology.  It covers biosynthesis and mechanisms of action, and reviews their effects on brain and behavior, spermatogenesis, hair growth, bones, muscles, erythropoiesis, the cardiovascular system and lipids, erection, and the prostate.  Therapeutic uses of testosterone preparations are carefully evaluated, including use in women and the aging male, and its abuse and detection in sport.  The book reviews applications in male contraception, the role of 5a-reductase inhibitors and the controversial use of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).  For this book the editors have assembled the world leaders in testosterone research and clinical andrology and endocrinology.  A special feature of the book is the fact that its 24 chapters were submitted simultaneously to ensure rapid publication.  This revised and significantly expanded edition will serve as the standard source of reference for many years.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1.     Testosterone:  An Overview of Biosynthesis, Transport, Metabolism and Non-Genomic Actions

Chapter 2.     The Androgen Receptor:  Molecular Biology

Chapter 3.     Androgen Receptor:  Pathophysiology

Chapter 4.     Behavioral Correlates of Testosterone

Chapter 5.     The Role of Testosterone in Spermatogenesis

Chapter 6.     Androgens and Hair:  A Biological Paradox

Chapter 7.     Androgens and Bone Metabolism

Chapter 8.     Testosterone Effects on the Skeletal Muscle

Chapter 9.     Androgens and Erythropoiesis

Chapter 10.   Testosterone and Cardiovascular Diseases

Chapter 11.   Testosterone and Erection

Chapter 12.   Testosterone and the Prostate

Chapter 13.   Clinical Uses of Testosterone in Hypogonadism and Other Conditions

Chapter 14.   Pharmacology of Testosterone Preparations

Chapter 15.   Androgen Therapy in Non-Gonadal Disease

Chapter 16.   Androgens in Male Senescence

Chapter 17.   The Pathophysiology of Androgens in Women

Chapter 18.   Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

Chapter 19.   Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Androstenedione

Chapter 20.   Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)

Chapter 21.   Methodology for Measuring Testosterone, DHT and SHBG in a Clinical Setting

Chapter 22.   Synthesis and Pharmacological Profiling of New Orally Active Steroidal Androgens

Chapter 23.   Hormonal Male Contraception:  The Essential Role of Testosterone

Chapter 24.   Abuse of Androgens and Detection of Illegal Drug Use