Pharmacology, Biology, and Clinical Applications of Andro...
Kelly, Chuck (Long Beach, California) / Bhasin, Shalender (Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California) / Gabelnick, Henry L. (Contraceptive Research and Development Program, Arlington, Virginia) / Spieler, Jeffrey M. (Agency for International Development, Washington, DC) / Swerdloff, Ronald S. (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California) / Wang, Christina (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California)
As agents that affect the male primary and accessory sex organs, androgens - particularly the hormones testosterone and androsterone - play a critical role in the development, functionality, and overall health of the male reproductive system. However, since androgens also have far-ranging effects on metabolism, neurological activity, and behavior, scientists exploring the contraceptive or therapeutic potential of androgens need reliable, up-to...