Good and Bad Testosterone

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