Frontiers In Gynecological Endocrinology: Volume 3: Ovarian Function And Reproduction - From Needs To Possibilities (isge Series)

This volume represents an up-to-date overview on ovarian functions and reproduction, providing the reader with the latest advances in gynecological endocrinology. It is published within the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE) Series, and is based on the 2015 International School of Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology Winter Course. The book covers a very wide range of topics with particular focus on ovulation and assisted reproduction, ovarian aging and fertility, and premature ovarian failure. The volume will be an invaluable tool for gynecologists, endocrinologists, obstetrician, and experts in women’s health. Front Matter....Pages i-ix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Luteal-Phase Stimulation....Pages 3-10 Management of Luteal Phase in IVF Cycles....Pages 11-15 Genomics and Ovarian Response....Pages 17-28 Management of Poor Responders....Pages 29-37 Gene Expression in Cumulus Cells and Oocyte Quality....Pages 39-44 Front Matter....Pages 45-45 Biomarkers of Ovarian Ageing....Pages 47-51 Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Advances in Management Through a Global Registry....Pages 53-59 The Long-Term Risks of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency....Pages 61-66 Front Matter....Pages 67-67 Pharmacological and Integrative Treatment of Stress-Induced Hypothalamic Amenorrhea....Pages 69-84 Adipose Tissue and Menstrual Disturbances: Obesity Versus Anorexia Nervosa....Pages 85-89 Neuroendocrine Basis of the Hypothalamus–Pituitary–Ovary Axis Aging....Pages 91-95 Androgen Replacement in Women: Safe and Efficacious?....Pages 97-100 Front Matter....Pages 101-101 The Ratio of MI to DCI and Its Impact in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Experimental and Literature Evidences....Pages 103-109 Metabolic Healthy Obesity and Metabolic Obesity with Normal Weight and CVD Risk in Women....Pages 111-116 Myths of Endometriosis: “Endometriomas”....Pages 117-127 Vitamin D Deficiency: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment – New Consensus....Pages 129-139 Medical Treatment of Myomas....Pages 141-149 Front Matter....Pages 151-151 Contraception in Climacterium....Pages 153-159 Management of Symptoms During the Menopausal Transition....Pages 161-168 The Aging Brain in Women: Impact of Steroid Replacement Therapies....Pages 169-176 Front Matter....Pages 151-151 Current Findings on Soya and Isoflavones....Pages 177-184 The Importance of Isoflavones for Women’s Health....Pages 185-194 Gender-Specific Hypertension....Pages 195-200 Front Matter....Pages 201-201 Body Identical Hormone Replacement: The Way Forward?....Pages 203-208 Back Matter....Pages 209-214 This volume represents an up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology, providing the reader with a complete explanation of female endocrine regulation and metabolism and relevant disorders and treatment.