Where appropriate the short and long term results of current clinical trials are given. Most aspects of male sexual function are covered, including anatomy, physiology, infertility, impotence, menopause and sexually transmitted diseases. Disorders of the prostate are covered, ranging from prostatitis to prostate cancer. Other subjects covered include testicular cancer, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hernias, colorectal cancer, dermatologic diseases, and skin cancer. Behavioral and psychological aspects are well covered in chapters dealing with suicide and men as risk takers.
Osteoporosis is also a disease that affects men with some frequency.
An entire chapter is dedicated to the prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition. The chapter on disorders of the head and neck covers diseases of the ear, oral cavity and larynx, and is complete with excellent photographs of the various disorders. There is also a section of the book which outlines ways to institute a well man clinic in the primary care setting. This is especially relevant, given that many of these conditions and diseases are preventable. This is an excellent, contemporary, all-inclusive publication solely dedicated to men s health issues.