| Contents: |
(pt. 1) Reproductive physiology. Molecular biology for clinicians -- Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and mechanism of action -- The ovary -- Embryology and development -- The uterus -- Neuroendocrinology -- Regulation of the menstrual cycle -- Sperm and egg transport, fertilization, and implantation -- The endocrinology of pregnancy -- (pt. 2) Clinical endocrinology. Normal and abnormal sexual development -- Abnormal puberty and growth problems -- Amenorrhea -- Anovulation and the polycystic ovary -- Hirsutism -- Menstrual disorders -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- The breast -- Menopause and the perimenopausal transition -- Postmenopausal hormone therapy -- Obesity -- Reproduction and The Thyroid -- (pt. 3) Contraception. Family planning, sterilization and abortion -- Oral contraception -- Transdermal and vaginal steroid contraception -- Long-Acting Methods of Contraception -- Intrauterine contraception: the IUD -- Barrier methods of contraception -- (pt. 4) Infertility. Female infertility -- Recurrent early pregnancy loss -- Endometriosis -- Male infertility -- Induction of ovulation -- Assisted reproductive technologies -- Ectopic pregnancy. |
Cite/Export
Preview this item