Introduction to Endocrinological Aspects of Andrology: What Is New?

September 2015 in “ Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders ”

Christian A. Koch, Michael Zitzmann

testosterone erectile dysfunction prolactin 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors male pattern hair loss benign prostatic hyperplasia doping supraphysiological substances low testosterone ED hair loss BPH

TLDR The document discusses new insights into how hormones affect male sexual health and related conditions.

The document introduces the first special issue of Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders (REMD) dedicated to andrology, an interdisciplinary field focusing on male health and requiring special certification in Europe. The issue, guest-edited by Professor Michael Zitzmann, covers various aspects of sexual function in relation to hormones in men. Topics include the impact of obesity and low testosterone levels, the development of erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients, the influence of prolactin levels on sexual and behavioral aspects, and the effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors used for treating male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Additionally, the issue reviews the consequences of doping with supraphysiological substances. The document expresses anticipation for the second issue, which will address more specific and rare conditions in male patient care.

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