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Clinical gynecologic endocrinology and infertility /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Speroff, Leon, 1935-
Other Authors: Fritz, Marc A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2005]
Edition:Seventh edition.
Subjects:
Endocrine System Diseases.
Genital Diseases, Female.
Contraception.
Infertility, Female.
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted.
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. Reproductive physiology
  • Molecular biology for clinicians
  • Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and mechanism of action
  • The ovary--embryology and development
  • The uterus
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Regulation of the menstrual cycle
  • Sperm and egg transport, fertilization, and implantation
  • The endocrinology of pregnancy
  • Pt. II. Clinical endocrinology
  • Normal and abnormal sexual development
  • Abnormal puberty and growth problems
  • Amenorrhea
  • Anovulation and the polycystic ovary
  • Hirsutism
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
  • The breast
  • Menopause and the perimenopausal transition
  • Postmenopausal hormone therapy
  • Obesity
  • Reproduction and the thyroid
  • Pt. III. Contraception
  • Family planning, sterilization, and abortion
  • Oral contraception
  • Transdermal and vaginal steroid contraception
  • Long-acting methods of contraception
  • Intrauterine contraception : the IUD
  • Barrier methods of contraception
  • Pt. IV. Infertility
  • Female infertility
  • Recurrent early pregnancy loss
  • Endometriosis
  • Male infertility
  • Induction of ovulation
  • Assisted reproductive technologies
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Appendix