Yen and Jaffe's reproductive endocrinology : physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management

Thoroughly revised and now enhanced with color artwork, the new edition of this premier reference continues to offer the latest information on the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders. National and international leaders from the field of reproductive endocrinology—including 30 new authors—equip you with coverage that encompasses the full spectrum of reproductive pathophysiology and disorders, from pregnancy and birth to reproductive aging. Full-color illustrations and new drawings provide a real-life depiction of basic cell structures and endocrine responses for a better understanding of the material, while new chapters explore the issues shaping today's practice.Covers the full spectrum of reproductive pathophysiology and disorders, from pregnancy and birth to reproductive aging. Includes the work of leaders in the field of reproductive endocrinology for guidance you can trust.Offers new content on preservation of fertility, endocrine disturbances affecting reproduction, imaging technologies, and adolescent reproductive endocrinology that explore the issues shaping today's practice. Includes full-color illustrations and new drawings which provide a real-life depiction of anatomy and cell function and dysfunction for a greater understanding. Provides a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter for further reference. Presents fresh insights into today's field and future advances, as well as a greater international perspective. Thoroughly Revised And Now Enhanced With Color Artwork, The New Edition Of This Premier Reference Continues To Offer The Latest Information On The Diagnosis And Management Of Reproductive Endocrine Disorders. National And International Leaders From The Field Of Reproductive Endocrinology, Including 30 New Authors, Equip You With Coverage That Encompasses The Full Spectrum Of Reproductive Pathophysiology And Disorders, From Pregnancy And Birth To Reproductive Aging. Full-color Illustrations And New Drawings Provide A Real-life Depiction Of Basic Cell Structures And Endocrine Responses For A Better Understanding Of The Material, While New Chapters Explore The Issues Shaping Today's Practice. As An Expert Consult Title, It Includes Convenient Online Access To The Complete Text Of The Book, Fully Searchable, Along With All Of The Images, And References Linked To Medline At Www.expertconsult.com. Covers The Full Spectrum Of Reproductive Pathophysiology And Disorders, From Pregnancy And Birth To Reproductive Aging. Includes The Work Of Leaders In The Field Of Reproductive Endocrinology For Guidance You Can Trust. Neuroendocrinology Of Reproduction -- The Gonadotropin Hormones And Their Receptors -- Prolactin In Human Reproduction -- The Synthesis And Metabolism Of Steroid Hormones -- Steroid Hormone Action -- Prostaglandins And Other 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 Fetoplacental Neuroendocrine Development -- The Hypothalamo-pituitary Unit, Testes, And Male Accessory Organs -- Disorders Of Sex Development -- Puberty: Gonadarche And Adrenarche -- Nutrition And The Pubertal Transition -- Physiologic And Pathophysiologic Alterations Of The Neuroendocrine Components Of The Reproductive Axis -- Reproductive Immunology And Its Disorders -- Menopause And Aging -- Male Reproductive Aging -- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome And Hyperandrogenic States -- Female Infertility -- Male Infertility -- Endocrine Disturbances Affecting Reproduction -- Endometriosis -- Benign Uterine Disorders -- Endocrine Diseases Of Pregnancy -- Medical Approaches To Ovarian Stimulation For Infertility -- Assisted Reproduction -- Gamete And Embryo Manipulation -- Cytogenetics In Reproduction -- Breast Cancer -- Evaluation Of Hormonal Status -- Pelvic Imaging In Reproductive Endocrinology -- Contraception. Edited By Jerome F. Strauss Iii, Robert L. Barbieri. Expert Consult--cover. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Remembrance , Page v Contributors , Pages vii-x Preface , Page xi CHAPTER 1 - Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction , Pages 3-33 CHAPTER 2 - The Gonadotropin Hormones and Their Receptors , Pages 35-55 CHAPTER 3 - Prolactin in Human Reproduction , Pages 57-78 CHAPTER 4 - The Synthesis and Metabolism of Steroid Hormones , Pages 79-104 CHAPTER 5 - Steroid Hormone Action , Pages 105-120 CHAPTER 6 - Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators in Reproductive Medicine , Pages 121-137 CHAPTER 7 - Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle , Pages 139-154 CHAPTER 8 - The Ovarian Life Cycle , Pages 155-190 CHAPTER 9 - The Structure, Function, and Evaluation of the Female Reproductive Tract , Pages 191-233 CHAPTER 10 - The Breast , Pages 235-248 CHAPTER 11 - The Endocrinology of Human Pregnancy and Fetoplacental Neuroendocrine Development , Pages 249-281 CHAPTER 12 - The Hypothalamo-Pituitary Unit, Testes, and Male Accessory Organs , Pages 283-298 CHAPTER 13 - Reproductive Immunology and Its Disorders , Pages 299-323 CHAPTER 14 - Menopause and Aging , Pages 325-355 CHAPTER 15 - Male Reproductive Aging , Pages 357-363 CHAPTER 16 - Disorders of Sex Development , Pages 367-393 CHAPTER 17 - Puberty: Gonadarche and Adrenarche , Pages 395-431 CHAPTER 18 - Nutrition and the Pubertal Transition , Pages 433-439 CHAPTER19 - Physiologic and Pathophysiologic Alterations of the Neuroendocrine Components of the Reproductive Axis , Pages 441-488 CHAPTER 20 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic States , Pages 489-516 CHAPTER 21 - Female Infertility , Pages 517-546 CHAPTER 22 - Male Infertility , Pages 547-559 CHAPTER 23 - Endocrine Disturbances Affecting Reproduction , Pages 561-575 CHAPTER 24 - Endometriosis , Pages 577-595 CHAPTER 25 - Benign Uterine Disorders , Pages 597-613 CHAPTER 26 - Endocrine Diseases of Pregnancy , Pages 615-658 CHAPTER 27 - Breast Cancer , Pages 659-686 CHAPTER 28 - Medical Approaches to Ovarian Stimulation for Infertility , Pages 689-724 CHAPTER 29 - Assisted Reproduction , Pages 725-757 CHAPTER 30 - Gamete and Embryo Manipulation , Pages 759-776 CHAPTER 31 - Cytogenetics in Reproduction , Pages 777-799 CHAPTER 32 - Evaluation of Hormonal Status , Pages 801-823 CHAPTER 33 - Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology , Pages 825-871 CHAPTER 34 - Contraception , Pages 873-892 Index , Pages 893-928 Thoroughly revised and now enhanced with color artwork, the new edition of this premier reference continues to offer the latest information on the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders. National and international leaders from the field of reproductive endocrinologyincluding 30 new authorsequip you with coverage that encompasses the full spectrum of reproductive pathophysiology and disorders, from pregnancy and birth to reproductive aging. Full-color illustrations and new drawings provide a real-life depiction of basic cell structures and endocrine responses for a better understanding of the material, while new chapters explore the issues shaping todays practice. As an Expert Consult title, it includes convenient online access to the complete text of the bookfully searchablealong with all of the images, and references linked to Medline at (http://www.expertconsult.com) www.expertconsult.com .