Estrogens and Progestogens in Clinical Practice
Published on 2. February 1999
Book
Hardback
928 pages
978-0-443-04706-0 (ISBN)
Description
This resource provides a comprehensive approach to all clinical conditions where oestrogens and progestogens are involved. It encompasses the underlying science of chemistry, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology and gives a broad but detailed perspective on the clinical use of oestrogens and progestogens in therapy, contraception and hormone replacement therapy. An international line up of contributors provide an up-to-date world view on the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 illus
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 197 mm
Weight
2310 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-04706-0 (9780443047060)
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Content
Section 1. Historical Overview. Discovery of the Physiological Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone, E Diczfalusy, I S Fraser. Historical Overview, J W Goldzieher. Drug Regulatory Testing, R a Edgren. Section 2. Chemistry. Structure-Function Relationships and Metabolism of Estrogens and Progestogens, F Z Stanczyk. Chemistry of Antihormones, G C Davies. Chemical Synthesis, J Edwards, M Henzl. Section 3. Physiology. Biosynthesis and Secretion of Ovarian and Adrenal Steroids. S G Hillier. Metabolism of Estrogens and Progestogens, C Longcope. Feedback Mechanisms, D T Baird. The Normal Menstrual Cycle; Changes Throughout Life, R J Norman, G Phillipson. Actions of Estrogens and Progesterone at the Cellular Level, S Christin-Maitre, N Chabbert-Buffet, P Bouchard. The Molecular Basis for the Development of Estrogen and Progesterone Agonists and Antagonists, D P Mcdonnell, B L Wagner. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Endometrium, H O D Critchley, D L Healy. Menstruation, P a Rogers. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Myometrium, Cervix, Fallopian Tube, Vagina and Vulva, R P S Jansen. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Breast, W H Hindle. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Central Nervous System, T Polcz, T Horvath F Naftolin. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Bone, B Winding, H L Jorgensen, C Christiansen. Vascular Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone, V M Miller, G C Sieck, Y Prakash, L a Fitzpatrick. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Urinary Tract, Rectum and Pelvic Floor, S Johnston, S Stanton. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Skin, M P Brincat, M Formosa. Estrogen and Progesterone During Pregnancy and Parturition, J R G Challis, S J Lye. Estrogens and Progesterone in the Post-Partum Period, P J Illingworth, A S Mcneilly. Estrogens and Progesterone in the Fetus and Neonate, B R Carr, P C Macdonald. Section 4. Pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics of Estrogens and Progestogens, J W Faigle, L Schenkel. Pharmacodynamic Effects of Estrogens and Progestogens, J W Goldzie