Male Osteoporosis: Gender Differences in Pathophysiology, Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis and Treatment

This book represents a comprehensive, clinically oriented text covering all aspects of male osteoporosis, from the basic concepts of bone physiology and regulation of bone remodeling in men, the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the most frequent causes of osteoporosis, to diagnostic and screening protocols, as well as prevention and treatment approaches. It offers a broad overview of male osteoporosis by specialists involved in research and clinical practice and discusses the practical issues encountered. Filling a gap in the literature, this volume is a valuable resource for general practitioners, clinical endocrinologists, geriatricians and experts in osteoporosis.

About the Author

Alberto Ferlin has worked in the field of clinical endocrinology and andrology since 1995. He is an associate professor of endocrinology at the University of Brescia, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Unit of Endocrinology and previously has worked for 20 years at the University of Padova, Department of Medicine, Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine. His principal research fields include: molecular biology and genetics of spermatogenesis and male infertility, cryptorchidism and testicular cancer; role of FSH in the regulation of spermatogenesis and therapy of male infertility; pharmacogenetics of male infertility; testicular expression profiles in male infertility; functional analysis of androgen receptor gene, INSL3 and Y chromosome genes; pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; sperm genetics; molecular and clinical aspects of Klinefelter syndrome; testis-bone cross-talk; systemic effect of INSL3; male hypogonadism and male osteoporosis. He participated in research programs at the University of Padova, Telethon, the Italian Ministry of University, Veneto Region, Italian Health Ministry and cooperated in European and non-European research projects. He is president of the Italian Society of Andrology and Medical Sexology for 2016-2018. He has been and invited speaker at more than 150 international congresses and national congresses and is the winner of 12 scientific awards. He is an associate editor for Human Reproduction, Andrology, and Frontiers in Endocrinology, and referee for many international scientific journals. He is the author of more than 300 publications.