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Title Frontiers in gynecological endocrinology. Volume 2, From basic science to clinical application / Bart C.J.M. Fauser, Andrea R. Genazzani, editors
Published Cham : Springer, [2014]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 206 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series ISGE Series, 2197-8735
ISGE series.
Contents Adolescent gynecology: Disorders of the menstrual cycle during adolescence -- PCOS and insulin resistance (IR) : from lifestyle to insulin sensitizers -- Polycystic ovary syndrome : from contraception to hormone replacement therapy -- Management of adolescent hyperandrogenism -- Prevention of adolescent pregnancies -- Transsexualism : endocrine aspects -- Hormonal contraception: How to choose the right the contraceptive method for the right woman -- Hormonal contraceptives : progestogen and thrombotic risk -- Heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis: Heavy menstrual bleeding : the daily challenge for the gynecologist -- Challenges of laparoscopic resection of uterine fibroids in infertility -- Effects on sexual function of medical and surgical therapy for endometriosis -- Assisted reproduction : the endocrine impact: In patients with only one or two oocytes, is IVF-ET or ICSI better? -- Supplementation with DHEA in poor responder patients -- Premature ovarian failure : fertility challenge -- Metabolic syndrome: Endocrine and metabolic disorders in aging women -- Obesity and metabolic syndrome : impact and relationship with menopausal transition -- Menopause: Cardiovascular prevention at the menopausal transition : role of hormonal therapies -- Menopause and HRT : doubts and certainties -- Breast cancer: Androgen receptor and breast cancer -- Fertility preservation and pregnancy after breast cancer : when and how? -- Low malignant potential tumors
Part I: Adolescent Gynecology; 1: Disorders of the Menstrual Cycle During Adolescence; 1.1 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB); 1.2 Amenorrhea; 1.3 Oligomenorrhea; 1.4 Dysmenorrhea; 1.5 Clinical Cases; Conclusion; References; 2: PCOS and Insulin Resistance (IR): From Lifestyle to Insulin Sensitizers; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Impact of Obesity on the Features of PCOS Patients; 2.3 Endocrine Profile of PCOS Patients; 2.4 Lifestyle Modification in PCOS Treatment; 2.5 Use of Insulin Sensitizer Agents and Inositol in PCOS Treatment; References
3: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Contraception to Hormone Replacement Therapy3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Endocrine Profile of PCOS; 3.3 PCOS, Brain and Abnormal Steroid Milieu; 3.4 Estrogen-Progestin Preparations and PCOS; References; 4: Management of Adolescent Hyperandrogenism; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Definition; 4.3 Causes of Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls; 4.3.1 PCOS During Puberty; 4.3.2 Non-classical CAH; 4.3.3 Idiopathic Hirsutism; 4.3.4 Obesity; 4.4 Patient Evaluation; Conclusions; References; 5: Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancies; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Oral Contraceptives
5.3 The Condom5.4 Emergency Contraception; 5.5 Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives; 5.5.1 The Injectable Contraception; 5.5.2 The Levonorgestrel IUDs; 5.5.3 The Implants; 5.5.4 The Patch; 5.5.5 The Vaginal Ring; Conclusions; References; 6: Transsexualism: Endocrine Aspects; 6.1 Definition; 6.2 Etiology; 6.3 Incidence; 6.4 Diagnosis; 6.5 Therapy; 6.5.1 Male to Female Therapy; 6.5.2 Therapy for FM Transsexuals; 6.5.3 Possible Unwanted Effects of Therapy; Conclusion; References; Part II: Hormonal Contraception; 7: How to Choose the Right Contraceptive Method for the Right Woman
7.1 Introduction7.2 The Contraceptive Triangle; 7.2.1 Method Variables; 7.2.2 Patient Variables; 7.2.3 Situation Variables; 7.3 Contraceptive Counseling and Care as an Interactive, Structured Process; 7.3.1 Step 1: Assess the Woman's Expectations and Preferences (Respect of Autonomy); 7.3.2 Step 2: Assess the Woman's Biopsychosocial Profile and Life Situation (Objective Patient and Situation Variables); 7.3.2.1 Biomedical Dimension; 7.3.2.2 Psychological Dimension; 7.3.2.3 Social Dimension
7.3.3 Step 3: Educate Women About Methods with Understandable Risk/Benefit Information Based on EBM Results (Method Variables) (Beneficence)7.3.3.1 How Effective is Method x, y, and z to Prevent an Unwanted Pregnancy?; 7.3.3.2 How Much is the Effectiveness Dependent on Proper Use?; 7.3.3.3 What are the Health Risks of the Method?; 7.3.3.4 What are the Factors that Influence the Health Risks (Increase or Decrease)?; 7.3.3.5 What are the Possible Noncontraceptive Health Benefits of the Method?
Summary This volume offers an up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology, presenting the latest advances in adolescent gynecological endocrinology, assisted reproduction, menstrual-related disorders, sexuality and transsexualism, polycystic ovary syndrome, myometrial pathology and adenomyosis, obesity and metabolic syndrome, hormonal contraception, premature ovarian failure and menopause. In each chapter the recent advances deriving from basic science and clinical investigations are related to the practical management of the condition under consideration, taking into accoun
Analysis endocrinologie
endocrinology
voortplantingsorganen
reproductive organs
geneeskunde
medicine
volksgezondheid
public health
gynaecologie
gynaecology
Medicine (General)
Geneeskunde (algemeen)
Notes Includes index
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 31, 2014)
Subject Endocrine gynecology.
Menstruation Disturbances -- physiopathology
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency -- therapy
Menopause -- physiology
Reproductive Health
MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
Endocrine gynecology
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
Author Fauser, B. C. J. M. (Bart C. J. M.), editor.
Genazzani, Andrea R., editor.
ISBN 9783319096629
3319096621
3319096613
9783319096612
Other Titles From basic science to clinical application