Essentials of Men’s Health

Men’s health spans far more than a single specialty. Essentials of Men’s Health brings reproductive physiology, clinical assessment, sexual medicine, fertility, urology, transgender health, and cancer-related reproductive care into one substantial medical reference. Its nine-section arrangement helps readers follow the connections between underlying disorders, evaluation, and care across a wide range of topics.

Edited by Shalender Bhasin, Michael P. O’Leary, and Shehzad S. Basaria, this book is aimed primarily at clinicians and those studying clinical medicine. The chapter-based format makes it useful for focused reading as well as consultation across the field.

From reproductive biology to clinical evaluation

The opening sections examine the pathophysiologic basis of male reproductive disorders and approaches to diagnostic evaluation. Topics include androgen disorders, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and changes associated with aging, alongside physical examination and laboratory evaluation. This progression connects the biological foundations of the subject with the practical questions that arise in assessment.

Sexual health, fertility, and urologic care

Further sections address sexual dysfunction, fertility regulation and infertility, and urologic disorders commonly encountered in primary care. The contents include evaluation of the infertile man, assisted reproductive technologies, contraception, benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic pelvic pain, and prostate cancer screening.

A wider view of men’s health

The book also considers sexually transmitted infections, mental health and high-risk behaviors among young men, body image and performance-enhancing drug use, transgender health, and reproductive issues in the care of men with cancer. Together, these subjects give the reference a broad scope across clinical specialties and stages of care.

A reference for clinical study and consultation

With contributions organized around distinct conditions and areas of practice, Essentials of Men’s Health is suited to healthcare professionals, trainees, and readers seeking a medically oriented overview of male reproductive and related health concerns. Its breadth makes it a useful starting point for exploring a topic in context rather than in isolation.