"Psychopharmacology and Women: Sex, Gender and HormoHHnes" brings together in one volume much of the information currently available on sex-related factors in psychopharmacology. Chapters by recognised leaders in the field cover topics such as basic pharmacokinetic mechanisms of psychotropics in women, associations among endogenous hormones and neurotransmitters, and interactions of psychotropics with exogenous sex steroid hormones to psychopharmacological considerations relating to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and lactation, and the menopause. In addition to providing comprehensive reviews of new theories and treatments, chapter authors point out where gaps in knowledge remain.
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American Psychiatric Association Publishing
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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glossary, references, index
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
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978-0-88048-545-6 (9780880485456)
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Part 1 Cross-Cutting Fields: Gender-Sensitive Psychopharmacology - an Overview; Sex Differences in Pharmacokinetics of Psychotropic Medications; Physiologic Basis for Effects; Effects of Selected Psychotropics; Sex Differences in Brain Morphology and Pharmacodynamics; Association Among Ovarian Hormones, Other Hormones, Emotional Disorders and Neurotransmitters; Molecular Approaches to Sex Differences in Brain Functions, Including Motivation and Libido; Gender and Ethnic Differences in the Pharmacokinetics of Psychotropics. Part 2 The Life Cycle and Psychopharmacology of Women: Nonpregnant Reproductive-Age Women - the Menstrual Cycle and Psychopharmacology; Exogenous Sex Steroid Hormones and Psychopharmacology; Psychopharmacological Treatment During Pregnancy and Lactation; Menopause, Early Ageing and the Elderly Women. Part 3 Pathophysiological Entities and Psychopharmacological Agents: Sex and the Treatment of Depressions - When Does it Matter?; Anxiety Disorders in Women and Their Pharmacological Treatment; Sex Differences in Schizophrenia; Women and Substance Use Disorders; Sexual Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs. Part 4 Research Methodology: Psychopharmacological Drug Testing in Women; Individual Variation in Biological Rhythms - Accurate Measurement of Preovulatory LH Surge and Menstrual Cycle Phase; Future Research Directions - Methodological Considerations for Advancing Gender-Sensitive Pharmacology.
