Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

, by Speroff, Leon; Glass, Robert H.; Kase, Nathan G.

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ISBN: 9780683078992 | 0683078992
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 11/1/1994

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Established as one of the world's most widely read gynecology texts, Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility is now in its Seventh Edition. In a clear, user-friendly style enhanced by abundant illustrations, the book provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and its disorders and offers practical guidance on evaluation and treatment of female endocrine problems and infertility. Coverage includes the latest information on contraception and infertility and new guidelines on hormone replacement therapy during menopause. An eminent reproductive endocrinologist, Marc Fritz, MD, joins Dr. Speroff for this edition.

Preface	p. v
Reproductive Physiology
Molecular Biology for Clinicians: A basic guide to the language of molecular medicine	p. 3
Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action: How hormones are formed and metabolized, and how hormones work	p. 25
The Ovary--Embryology and Development: The ovary from conception to adult function; correlation of morphology with reproductive and steroidogenic function	p. 97
The Uterus: Embryology, histology, and endocrinology of the uterus and menstruation. Anatomical abnormalities and leiomyomas	p. 113
Neuroendocrinology: How reproductive events are perceived, integrated, and acted upon by the central nervous system	p. 145
Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle: The cyclic changes of ovarian and pituitary hormones and growth factors, and what governs those changes	p. 187
Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation: Mechanisms of the days just before and after conception	p. 233
The Endocrinology of Pregnancy: The steroid and protein hormones of pregnancy	p. 259
Clinical Endocrinology
Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development: Normal and abnormal sexual differentiation, and the differential diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia	p. 319
Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems: The physiology of puberty, and abnormalities that produce accelerated or retarded sexual maturation and growth problems in adolescents	p. 361
Amenorrhea: Differential diagnosis of amenorrhea of all types utilizing procedures available to all clinicians. The problems of galactorrhea and pituitary adenomas, exercise and amenorrhea	p. 401
Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary: How loss of ovulation can occur and the clinical expressions of anovulation. The polycystic ovary and hyperinsulinemia	p. 465
Hirsutism: The biology of hair growth; the evaluation and management of hirsutism	p. 499
Menstrual Disorders: Medical problems linked to menstruation: the premenstrual syndrome, dysmennorhea, menstrual headache, catamenial seizures, premenstrual asthma, and catamenial pneumothorax	p. 531
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: A physiologic basis for medical management without primary surgical intervention	p. 547
The Breast: The factors involved in physiologic lactation, and the differential diagnosis of galactorrhea. The endocrinology of breast cancer	p. 573
Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition: Physiology of the menopause; long-term effects of estrogen on cognition, the cardiovascular system, and bone	p. 621
Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: A clinical guide for postmenopausal hormone therapy and patient management	p. 689
Obesity: The physiology of adipose tissue, and the problem of obesity	p. 779
Reproduction and the Thyroid: Normal and abnormal thyroid function, including a consideration of the thyroid gland in pregnancy	p. 805
Contraception
Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion: The modern efficacy and use of contraception; the clinical methods and problems with sterilization and induced abortion	p. 827
Oral Contraception: A survey of the risks and benefits of oral contraception. Methods for patient management	p. 861
Transdermal and Vaginal Steroid Contraception: Contraceptive options with improved compliance	p. 943
Long-Acting Methods of Contraception: The advantages and disadvantages of specific long-acting contraceptive methods	p. 949
Intrauterine Contraception: The IUD: The characteristics of the IUD, an excellent method of contraception	p. 975
Barrier Methods of Contraception: Important information for the use of the diaphragm, the cervical cap, the sponge, spermicides, and condoms	p. 997
Infertility
Female Infertility: An approach to the problem of infertility. The proper diagnostic tests and their correct interpretation	p. 1013
Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss: The evaluation and management of recurring spotnaneous losses in early pregnancy	p. 1069
Endometriosis: Diagnosis and suitable treatment for the individual patient	p. 1103
Male Infertility: Principles of male infertility, including analysis of semen, treatment, and therapeutic insemination	p. 1135
Induction of Ovulation: Programs, results, and complications for clomiphene, bromocriptine, gonadotropins, and GnRH administration	p. 1175
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: An overview of the assisted reproduction technologies	p. 1215
Ectopic Pregnancy: The diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of ectopic pregnancy	p. 1275
Selected laboratory values and the International System of Units (SI Units)	p. 1303
Index	p. 1305
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