Essentials of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endocrinology

This book concisely presents the essential information in the field of gyneco­ logic endocrinology. Textual material is extensively supplemented by schemes, tables, and diagrams to elucidate etiologies, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and natural histories of the various clinical disorders in the field...

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Main Author: Bacchus, H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1975, 1975
Edition:1st ed. 1975
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Endocrine Changes in Parturition
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplastic Syndromes
  • 5. Pubertal Development and Disturbances of Menarche
  • Changes in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian-Endometrium Axis at the Time of Puberty
  • Disorders of Menarche
  • 6. Amenorrhea
  • Primary Amenorrhea
  • Secondary Amenorrhea
  • Procedures in Diagnosis of Amenorrhea
  • Management of Amenorrhea
  • Management of Hirsutism
  • 7. Infertility
  • Male Infertility
  • Female Infertility
  • Hormonal Methods of Contraception
  • 8. The Breasts
  • Maturation of Ductal and Lobule-Alveolar System
  • Cyclic Changes in the Breast
  • Breast Changes during Pregnancy
  • Syndromes of Inappropriate Lactation (Galactorrhea)
  • Hormonal Effects on Breast Cancer
  • 9. The Thyroid Gland
  • Biosynthesis of Thyroid Hormones
  • Transport of Thyroid Hormones
  • Metabolism of Thyroid Hormones
  • Regulation ofThyroid Activity
  • Metabolic Effects of Thyroid Hormones
  • Assessment of Thyroid Function
  • 1. Mechanisms of Hormone Actions
  • Hormonal Actions Propagated by Release of Membrane Adenyl Cyclase
  • Hormonal Actions Propagated by Participation of Cytosol and Nuclear Receptors
  • 2. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis
  • Maturation of Pituitary Gonadotropin Function in Females
  • Ovarian Response to Gonadotropins
  • Factors Affecting Ambient Levels of Gonadal Hormones
  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Control of Other Endocrine Functions
  • 3. The Anterior Pituitary Gland
  • Control of the Anterior Pituitary Gland
  • Hormones Produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland
  • Assessment of Functions of the Anterior Pituitary Gland
  • 4. Gonadal Development
  • Ovary from Birth to Puberty
  • Disorders of Sexual Development
  • The Menstrual Cycle
  • Corpus Luteum of Pregnancy
  • Steroidogenesis in the Fetoplacental Unit
  • Control of Steroidogenesis in Fetal Life
  • Other Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
  • Endocrine Changes in the Maternal System in Pregnancy
  • Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • 10. The Adrenal Cortex
  • Adrenocortical Secretion
  • Biosynthesis of Adrenocortical Hormones
  • Transport of Adrenocortical Hormones
  • Further Considerations of Synthesis of Androgens by the Adrenal Cortex
  • Steroid Hormone Production in Fetal Adrenals
  • Biologic Actions of Adrenocortical Hormones
  • Catabolism of Adrenocortical Secretions
  • Clinical Disorders of Adrenocortical Function
  • Idiopathic Cyclic Edema
  • Clinical Syndromes Due to Biosynthetic Defects in the Adrenal Cortex
  • Idiopathic Hirsutism
  • Feminizing Adrenocortical Tumors
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Adrenocortical Hyperplasia with Biosynthetic Defects
  • Summary of Diagnostic Procedures
  • 11. Special Topics
  • Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Clinical Application of Measurements of Hormones and Their Derivatives