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. Discusses groundbreaking discoveries about the function of endocrine glands and hormones from the 19th century until presentIncludes information on the biology of testosterone production and its effects in men and women, including effects of high and low testosteronePresents male contraception with its successes and failures as well as future directions and strategies in the development of novel effective male contraceptivesDiscusses the correct, questionable and misuse of testosterone treatments INDICE: 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
- ISBN: 978-0-443-13432-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 346
- Fecha Publicación: 09/11/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés