Women's Health and Disease : Gynecologic, Endocrine, and Reproductive Issues

, by Athens Congress on Women's Health and Disease (5th : 2002); Creatsas, George; Mastorakos, George; Chrousos, George P.

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ISBN: 9781573314596 | 1573314595
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/1/2003

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Foreword	p. ix
Introduction
Reproductive Health and Obstetricians and Gynecologists	p. 1
Ethical Aspects of Advanced Reproductive Technologies	p. 11
Endocrine Pathophysiology
Molecular Abnormalities of FSH and LH Action	p. 22
Modulatory Effect of the Ovary on LH Secretion	p. 35
Some New Thoughts on the Pathophysiology and Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	p. 42
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence	p. 49
Interactions of Leptin, GH, and Cortisol in Normal Children	p. 56
The Role of Leptin in Female Adolescence	p. 64
Growth Hormone Insufficiency and Its Impact on Ovarian Function	p. 77
Fertility, Reproduction, and Assisted Reproduction Technologies
Uterine and Embryonic Trophoblast CRH Promotes Implantation and Maintenance of Early Pregnancy	p. 85
Perimenopausal Conception	p. 93
Mild Stimulation in In Vitro Fertilization	p. 105
Alternative Approaches in the Management of Poor Response in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH)	p. 112
Endometrial Pinopodes and Uterine Receptivity	p. 120
In Vitro Fertilization: Angiogenic, Proliferative, and Apoptotic Factors in the Follicular Fluid	p. 124
Maternal-Fetal Endocrinolgy
Roles of Reproductive Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone	p. 129
Maternal and Fetal Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axes During Pregnancy and Postpartum	p. 136
Endocrine-Related Causes and Consequences of Intrauterine Growth Retardation	p. 150
Contraception. Recent Developments
How Low Can You Get?	p. 158
Seventy-Five Microgram Desogestrel Minipill, A New Perspective in Estrogen-Free Contraception	p. 163
Miniature, Low-Dose, Intrauterine Drug-Delivery Systems	p. 174
The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System: A Clinical Perspective from the UK	p. 185
Oral Contraception Over the Age of 40	p. 194
Oral Contraceptives and Reproductive System Cancer	p. 199
Endometriosis
Steroid Receptors in the Uterus: Implications in Endometriosis	p. 209
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3 mRNA Expression in Endometriotic Lesions and Eutopic Endometrium: Implications for the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis	p. 223
Endometriosis: Treatment Strategies	p. 229
Evaluation of the Role of Laser Treatment for the Treatment of Pain in Endometriosis	p. 240
Endometriosis and Reproductive Disorders	p. 247
Gynecological Endoscopy
Pelvic Adhesions: Laparoscopic Approach	p. 255
Laparoscopic Management of Patients with Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain	p. 269
Laparoscopic Management of Peritoneal Endometriosis, Endometriotic Cysts, and Rectovaginal Adenomyosis	p. 274
Laparoscopy and Oncology: Where Do We Stand Today?	p. 282
Conservative Management of Gynecological Diseases
Androgens and Antiandrogens	p. 292
The Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	p. 307
Conservative Management of Gynecologic Diseases: Insulin Sensitizing Agents in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	p. 322
Premenstrual Syndrome and the Use of Alternative Therapies	p. 330
Menopause
Breast Cancer and Hormonal Replacement Therapy	p. 341
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardioprotection: The End of the Tale?	p. 351
HRT and Cardiovascular Disease	p. 358
The Role of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) in Postmenopausal Health	p. 373
CNS: Sex Steroids and SERMs	p. 378
Index of Contributors	p. 389
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Women's Health and Disease : Gynecologic, Endocrine, and Reproductive Issues

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