Textbook of Reproductive Medicine
Appleton & Lange (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 21. April 1998
Book
Hardback
960 pages
978-0-8385-8893-2 (ISBN)
Description
This clinical reference covers all aspects of reproductive endocrinology throughout the life cycle. It covers all hormonal problems commonly presented, and offers discussions on immunofluourescent assays. This edition includes chapters on breast disease, and evaluation on chronic pelvic pain.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Maidenhead
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1890 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8385-8893-2 (9780838588932)
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Previous edition
Bruce R. Carr | Richard E. Blackwell
Textbook of Reproductive Medicine
Book
01/1993
Appleton & Lange
€129.46
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Content
Part 1 Developmental changes in reproductive medicine: fertilization, embryogenesis and implantation; the endocrinology of pregnancy; genetics in reproduction; normal and abnormal puberty; normal and abnormal sexual development. Part 2 Mechanisms and assessment of reproductive hormones: the molecular basis of hormone action; laboratory assessment of reproductive hormones. Part 3 Regulation of the endocrine system of reproductive medicine: neuroendocrinology of reproduction; hormonal regulation of breast physiology; the ovary; the normal menstrual cycle; the physiology of the testis and male reproductive tract and disorders of testicular function. Part 4 Abnormalities of the endocrine system of reproductive medicine: assessment of female patient; anovulation of CNS origin - anatomic causes; anovulation of the CNS - functional and miscellaneous causes; thyroid dysfunction and ovulatory disorders; disorders of the adrenal cortex; ovarian dysfunction and anovulation; hirsuitism and virilism; endocrine alternations in female obesity; breast disease; psychological aspects of menstruation; chronic pelvic pain - origin, physiology, evaluation and treatment. Part 5 Infertility: clinical trials for the reproductive endocrinologist - power analysis and biostatistics; reproductive medicine and the managed care market; diagnostic evaluation and treatment algorithms for the infertile couple; diagnosis and treatment of male infertility; ovulation induction; diagnosis and treatment of tubal disease; diagnosis and management of endometriosis; assisted reproductive technology; recurrent pregnancy loss - psychological aspects of treatment. Part 6 Contraception: contraception. Part 7 Menopause: physiology of the climacteric; hormonal treatment of menopausal women - risks and benefits.