Rev. ed. of: Reproductive endocrinology. 4th ed. c1999. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Neuroendocrinology of reproduction -- The glycoprotein hormones and their receptors -- Prolactin in human reproduction -- The synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones -- Steroid hormone action -- Prostaglandins and lipid mediators in reproductive medicine -- Neuroendocrine control of the menstrual cycle -- The ovarian life cycle -- The structure, function, and evaluation of the female reproductive tract -- The breast -- The endocrinology of human pregnancy and fetal-placental neuroendocrine development -- The testis and male accessory organs -- Reproductive immunology and its disorders -- Menopause and aging -- Disorders of sexual development -- Puberty: gonadarche and adrenarche -- Reproductive failure due to central nervous system-hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction -- Polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperandrogenic states -- Female infertility -- Male reproductive aging -- Male infertility -- Endometriosis -- Disorders of the uterus: leiomyomas, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, abnormal uterine bleeding, intrauterine adhesions, and dysmenorrhea -- Endocrine diseases of pregnancy -- Endocrinology of breast and endometrial cancer -- Cytogenetics in reproduction -- Assisted reproduction -- Gamete and embryo manipulation -- Contraception -- Evaluation of hormonal status -- Medical approaches to ovarian stimulation for infertility.
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