| Description |
1 online resource (x, 1334 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
(pt. 1) 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. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) Infertility. Female infertility -- Recurrent early pregnancy loss -- Endometriosis -- Male infertility -- Induction of ovulation -- Assisted reproductive technologies -- Ectopic pregnancy |
| Summary |
"In a clear, user-friendly style enhanced by abundant illustrations, the book provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and its disorders and offers practical guidance on evaluation and treatment of female endocrine problems and infertility. Coverage includes the latest information on contraception and infertility, recent findings from the HERS study, and new guidelines on hormone replacement therapy during menopause."--Publisher description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Endocrine gynecology.
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Infertility -- Endocrine aspects
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Contraception.
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases.
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Infertility, Female.
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Human reproductive technology.
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Endocrine System Diseases
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Genital Diseases, Female
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Contraception
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Infertility, Female
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Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
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Infertility, Female
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Human reproductive technology
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases
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Contraception
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Endocrine gynecology
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Infertility -- Endocrine aspects
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Geslachtshormonen.
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Vruchtbaarheidsstoornissen.
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Vrouwen.
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Anticonceptie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Fritz, Marc A.
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