Men's Health

Preface.- Introduction.- Part 1: Hypogonadism.- Epidemiology: Late Onset Hypogonadism - Singapore.- Pathophysiology of Late Onset Hypogonadism, Risks and Benefits of Replacement Therapy.- Testosterone Assays and their Potential Pitfalls.- Diagnosing and Evaluating Androgen Defi ciency, Including Andropause.- Testosterone Preparations for Treatment of Hypogonadal Men.- Androgens, Use, Misuse and Abuse.- Testosterone Therapy, Prostate Safety and Other Safety Issues.- The Role of Testosterone in the Metabolic Syndrome in Men.- The Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction (or Sexual Function) Connection.- Treating Hypogonadism Associated with Erectile Dysfunction.- Traditional Asian Herbs - Potential Use for Late Onset Hypogonadism?.- Effects of Excessive Androgen Use and Abuse.- Practical Pointers for the Practitioner.- Collection Charts/Questionnaires/ Testosterone Calculators/Other Aide Memoirs etc for the General Practitioner. Part 2: Premature Ejaculation.- Introduction.- Etiology of Premature Ejaculation.- Initial Workup and Use of Assessment Tools.- Initial Management of the Newly Diagnosed PE Patient.- Premature Ejaculation - Simple Behavioral Therapy Steps.- Choice of Pharmacologic Agents.- Treatment of the Difficult Case and Advanced Counseling Techniques and When to Refer.- Management of the Infertile Couple When the Male Partner has Ejaculatory Dysfunction.- Delayed Ejaculation.- Collection of Bedside Aids for Diagnosis and Tools for Assessment of Treatment to Goal.- Frequently Asked Questions on Dapoxetine (FAQ'S). Part 3: STIs.- Overview.- HIV/AIDS.- Breaking the News and Counselling.- Prostatitis in Men.- STIs, Depression and Sexual Dysfunction.- Guidelines-Making the Diagnosis & Managing the Partner.