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Gossypol
Sheldon J. . Ed(S): Segal
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Description for Gossypol
Paperback. Editor(s): Segal, Sheldon J. Series: Reproductive Biology. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 552.
The search for a reversible male contraceptive has centered upon the suppression of sperm production or sperm motility. Gossypol, a natural substance extracted from the cotton plant, appears to cause both of these effects. Its ability to reduce spermatogenesis in men is undeniable and has been demonstrated in both large studies in China and a smaller confirmatory study in Brazil. These investiga tions have revealed the remarkable fact that with gossypol, it is possible to separate an effect on the testis' gamete-producing function from an effect on its hormone-producing function. Thus, it is possible to maintain normal testosterone levels and ... Read more
The search for a reversible male contraceptive has centered upon the suppression of sperm production or sperm motility. Gossypol, a natural substance extracted from the cotton plant, appears to cause both of these effects. Its ability to reduce spermatogenesis in men is undeniable and has been demonstrated in both large studies in China and a smaller confirmatory study in Brazil. These investiga tions have revealed the remarkable fact that with gossypol, it is possible to separate an effect on the testis' gamete-producing function from an effect on its hormone-producing function. Thus, it is possible to maintain normal testosterone levels and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Series
Reproductive Biology
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461297291
SKU
V9781461297291
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