Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility 7e
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...
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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.
PrefacevPart IReproductive PhysiologyChapter 1Molecular Biology for Clinicians: A basic guide to the language of molecular medicine3Chapter 2Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action: How hormones are formed and metabolized, and how hormones work25Chapter 3The Ovary--Embryology and Development: The ovary from conception to adult function; correlation of morphology with reproductive and steroidogenic function97Chapter 4The Uterus: Embryology, histology, and endocrinology of the uterus and menstruation. Anatomical abnormalities and leiomyomas113Chapter 5Neuroendocrinology: How reproductive events are perceived, integrated, and acted upon by the central nervous system145Chapter 6Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle: The cyclic changes of ovarian and pituitary hormones and growth factors, and what governs those changes187Chapter 7Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation: Mechanisms of the days just before and after conception233Chapter 8The Endocrinology of Pregnancy: The steroid and protein hormones of pregnancy259Part IIClinical EndocrinologyChapter 9Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development: Normal and abnormal sexual differentiation, and the differential diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia319Chapter 10Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems: The physiology of puberty, and abnormalities that produce accelerated or retarded sexual maturation and growth problems in adolescents361Chapter 11Amenorrhea: Differential diagnosis of amenorrhea of all types utilizing procedures available to all clinicians. The problems of galactorrhea and pituitary adenomas, exercise and amenorrhea401Chapter 12Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary: How loss of ovulation can occur and the clinical expressions of anovulation. The polycystic ovary and hyperinsulinemia465Chapter 13Hirsutism: The biology of hair growth; the evaluation and management of hirsutism499Chapter 14Menstrual Disorders: Medical problems linked to menstruation: the premenstrual syndrome, dysmennorhea, menstrual headache, catamenial seizures, premenstrual asthma, and catamenial pneumothorax531Chapter 15Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: A physiologic basis for medical management without primary surgical intervention547Chapter 16The Breast: The factors involved in physiologic lactation, and the differential diagnosis of galactorrhea. The endocrinology of breast cancer573Chapter 17Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition: Physiology of the menopause; long-term effects of estrogen on cognition, the cardiovascular system, and bone621Chapter 18Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: A clinical guide for postmenopausal hormone therapy and patient management689Chapter 19Obesity: The physiology of adipose tissue, and the problem of obesity779Chapter 20Reproduction and the Thyroid: Normal and abnormal thyroid function, including a consideration of the thyroid gland in pregnancy805Part IIIContraceptionChapter 21Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion: The modern efficacy and use of contraception; the clinical methods and problems with sterilization and induced abortion827Chapter 22Oral Contraception: A survey of the risks and benefits of oral contraception. Methods for patient management861Chapter 23Transdermal and Vaginal Steroid Contraception: Contraceptive options with improved compliance943Chapter 24Long-Acting Methods of Contraception: The advantages and disadvantages of specific long-acting contraceptive methods949Chapter 25Intrauterine Contraception: The IUD: The characteristics of the IUD, an excellent method of contraception975Chapter 26Barrier Methods of Contraception: Important information for the use of the diaphragm, the cervical cap, the sponge, spermicides, and condoms997Part IVInfertilityChapter 27Female Infertility: An approach to the problem of infertility. The proper diagnostic tests and their correct interpretation1013Chapter 28Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss: The evaluation and management of recurring spotnaneous losses in early pregnancy1069Chapter 29Endometriosis: Diagnosis and suitable treatment for the individual patient1103Chapter 30Male Infertility: Principles of male infertility, including analysis of semen, treatment, and therapeutic insemination1135Chapter 31Induction of Ovulation: Programs, results, and complications for clomiphene, bromocriptine, gonadotropins, and GnRH administration1175Chapter 32Assisted Reproductive Technologies: An overview of the assisted reproduction technologies1215Chapter 33Ectopic Pregnancy: The diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of ectopic pregnancy1275AppendixSelected laboratory values and the International System of Units (SI Units)1303Index1305
