Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

Author: Leon Speroff
Published: April 1999
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 0683303791
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 1200

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This completely updated Sixth Edition reflects the growth of reproductive biology and medicine. While adhering to the style and relevance of the first edition, the editors set out to provide the latest information and research on reproductive physiology, contraception, infertility, and clinical endocrinology. Heavy emphasis is also placed on progestins and hormone administration and therapy within several chapters of the text. Comprehensive, relevant, and highly informative, this edition truly lends itself to the improvement of patient care in the field of clinical reproductive endocrinology.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Pt. I Reproductive Physiology
Ch. 1 Molecular Biology for Clinicians 3
Ch. 2 Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action 31
Ch. 3 The Ovary - Embryology and Development 107
Ch. 4 The Uterus 123
Ch. 5 Neuroendocrinology 159
Ch. 6 Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle 201
Ch. 7 Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation 247
Ch. 8 The Endocrinology of Pregnancy 275
Pt. II Clinical Endocrinology
Ch. 9 Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development 339
Ch. 10 Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems 381
Ch. 11 Amenorrhea 421
Ch. 12 Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary 487
Ch. 13 Hirsutism 523
Ch. 14 Menstrual Disorders 557
Ch. 15 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding 575
Ch. 16 The Breast 595
Ch. 17 Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition 643
Ch. 18 Postmenoapusal Hormone Therapy 725
Ch. 19 Obesity 781
Ch. 20 Reproduction and the Thyroid 809
Pt. III Contraception
Ch. 21 Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion 831
Ch. 22 Oral Contraception 867
Ch. 23 Long-Acting Methods of Contraception 947
Ch. 24 The Intrauterine Device (IUD) 975
Ch. 25 Barrier Methods of Contraception 997
Pt. IV Infertility
Ch. 26 Female Infertility 1013
Ch. 27 Recurrent Early Pregnancy Losses 1043
Ch. 28 Endometriosis 1057
Ch. 29 Male Infertility 1075
Ch. 30 Induction of Ovulation 1097
Ch. 31 Assisted Reproduction 1133
Ch. 32 Ectopic Pregnancy 1149
App Selected laboratory values and the International System of Units (SI Units) 1169
Index 1171

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