Preface | p. v |
Reproductive Physiology | |
Molecular Biology for Clinicians: A basic guide to the language of molecular medicine | p. 3 |
Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action: How hormones are formed and metabolized, and how hormones work | p. 25 |
The Ovary--Embryology and Development: The ovary from conception to adult function; correlation of morphology with reproductive and steroidogenic function | p. 97 |
The Uterus: Embryology, histology, and endocrinology of the uterus and menstruation. Anatomical abnormalities and leiomyomas | p. 113 |
Neuroendocrinology: How reproductive events are perceived, integrated, and acted upon by the central nervous system | p. 145 |
Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle: The cyclic changes of ovarian and pituitary hormones and growth factors, and what governs those changes | p. 187 |
Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation: Mechanisms of the days just before and after conception | p. 233 |
The Endocrinology of Pregnancy: The steroid and protein hormones of pregnancy | p. 259 |
Clinical Endocrinology | |
Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development: Normal and abnormal sexual differentiation, and the differential diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia | p. 319 |
Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems: The physiology of puberty, and abnormalities that produce accelerated or retarded sexual maturation and growth problems in adolescents | p. 361 |
Amenorrhea: Differential diagnosis of amenorrhea of all types utilizing procedures available to all clinicians. The problems of galactorrhea and pituitary adenomas, exercise and amenorrhea | p. 401 |
Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary: How loss of ovulation can occur and the clinical expressions of anovulation. The polycystic ovary and hyperinsulinemia | p. 465 |
Hirsutism: The biology of hair growth; the evaluation and management of hirsutism | p. 499 |
Menstrual Disorders: Medical problems linked to menstruation: the premenstrual syndrome, dysmennorhea, menstrual headache, catamenial seizures, premenstrual asthma, and catamenial pneumothorax | p. 531 |
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: A physiologic basis for medical management without primary surgical intervention | p. 547 |
The Breast: The factors involved in physiologic lactation, and the differential diagnosis of galactorrhea. The endocrinology of breast cancer | p. 573 |
Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition: Physiology of the menopause; long-term effects of estrogen on cognition, the cardiovascular system, and bone | p. 621 |
Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: A clinical guide for postmenopausal hormone therapy and patient management | p. 689 |
Obesity: The physiology of adipose tissue, and the problem of obesity | p. 779 |
Reproduction and the Thyroid: Normal and abnormal thyroid function, including a consideration of the thyroid gland in pregnancy | p. 805 |
Contraception | |
Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion: The modern efficacy and use of contraception; the clinical methods and problems with sterilization and induced abortion | p. 827 |
Oral Contraception: A survey of the risks and benefits of oral contraception. Methods for patient management | p. 861 |
Transdermal and Vaginal Steroid Contraception: Contraceptive options with improved compliance | p. 943 |
Long-Acting Methods of Contraception: The advantages and disadvantages of specific long-acting contraceptive methods | p. 949 |
Intrauterine Contraception: The IUD: The characteristics of the IUD, an excellent method of contraception | p. 975 |
Barrier Methods of Contraception: Important information for the use of the diaphragm, the cervical cap, the sponge, spermicides, and condoms | p. 997 |
Infertility | |
Female Infertility: An approach to the problem of infertility. The proper diagnostic tests and their correct interpretation | p. 1013 |
Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss: The evaluation and management of recurring spotnaneous losses in early pregnancy | p. 1069 |
Endometriosis: Diagnosis and suitable treatment for the individual patient | p. 1103 |
Male Infertility: Principles of male infertility, including analysis of semen, treatment, and therapeutic insemination | p. 1135 |
Induction of Ovulation: Programs, results, and complications for clomiphene, bromocriptine, gonadotropins, and GnRH administration | p. 1175 |
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: An overview of the assisted reproduction technologies | p. 1215 |
Ectopic Pregnancy: The diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of ectopic pregnancy | p. 1275 |
Selected laboratory values and the International System of Units (SI Units) | p. 1303 |
Index | p. 1305 |
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