General Medical Information

Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

January 12, 2007 on 10:10 am | In Books |

Leon Speroff, M.D.
Robert H. Glass, M.D.
Nathan G. Kase, M.D.

Part I: Reproductive Physiology

Chapter 1: Molecular Biology for Clinicians
A basic guide to the language of molecular medicine.

Chapter 2: Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action
How hormones are formed and metabolized, and how hormones work.

Chapter 3: The Ovary — Embryology and Development
The ovary from conception to adult function; correlation of morphology with reproductive and steroidogenic function.

Chapter 4: The Uterus
Embryology, histology, and endocrinology of the uterus and menstruation. Anatomical abnormalities and leiomyomata.

Chapter 5: Neuroendocrinology
How reproductive events are perceived, integrated, and acted upon by the central nervous system.

Chapter 6: Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
The cyclic changes of ovarian and pituitary hormones and growth factors, and what governs those changes.

Chapter 7: Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation
Mechanisms of the days just before and after conception.

Chapter 8: The Endocrinology of Pregnancy
The steroid and protein hormones of pregnancy.

Part II: Clinical Endocrinology

Chapter 9: Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development
Normal and abnormal sexual differentiation, and the differential diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia.

Chapter 10: Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems
The physiology of puberty, and abnormalities that produce accelerated or retarded sexual maturation and growth problems in adolescents.

Chapter 11: Amenorrhea
Differential diagnosis of amenorrhea of all types utilizing procedures available to all clinicians. The problems of galactorrhea and pituitary adenomas, exercise and amenorrhea.

Chapter 12: Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary
How loss of ovulation can occur and the clinical expressions of anovulation. The polycystic ovary and hyperinsulinemia.

Chapter 13: Hirsutism
The biology of hair growth; the evaluation and management of hirsutism.

Chapter 14: Menstrual Disorders
Medical problems linked to menstruation: the premenstrual syndrome, dysmennorhea, menstrual headache, catamenial seizures, premenstrual asthma, and catamenial pneumothorax.

Chapter 15: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
A physiologic basis for medical management without primary surgical intervention.

Chapter 16: The Breast
The factors involved in physiologic lactation, and the differential diagnosis of galactorrhea. The endocrinology of breast cancer.

Chapter 17: Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition
Physiology of the menopause; long-term effects of hormone therapy on cognition, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.

Chapter 18: Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy
A clinical guide for postmenopausal hormone therapy and patient management.

Chapter 19: Obesity
The physiology of adipose tissue, and the problem of obesity.

Chapter 20: Reproduction and the Thyroid
Normal and abnormal thyroid function, including a consideration of the thyroid gland in pregnancy.

Part III: Contraception

Chapter 21: Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion
The modern efficacy and use of contraception; the clinical methods and problems with sterilization and abortion.

Chapter 22: Oral Contraception
A survey of the risks and benefits of oral contraception. Methods for patient management.

Chapter 23: Long-Acting Methods of Contraception
The advantages and disadvantages of specific long-acting contraceptive methods.

Chapter 24: The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
The characteristics of the IUD, an excellent method of contraception.

Chapter 25: Barrier Methods of Contraception
Important information for the use of the diaphragm, the cervical cap, the sponge, spermicides, and condoms.

Part IV: Infertility

Chapter 26: Female Infertility
An approach to the problem of infertility. The proper diagnostic tests and their correct interpretation.

Chapter 27: Recurrent Early Pregnancy Losses
The evaluation and management of recurring spontaneous losses in early pregnancy.

Chapter 28: Endometriosis
Diagnosis and suitable treatment for the individual patient.

Chapter 29: Male Infertility
Principles of male infertility, including analysis of semen, treatment, and therapeutic insemination.

Chapter 30: Induction of Ovulation
Programs, results, and complications for clomiphene, bromocriptine, gonadotropins, and GnRH administration; a reconsideration of the ovarian wedge resection.

Chapter 31: Assisted Reproduction
An overview of the assisted reproduction technologies.

Chapter 32: Ectopic Pregnancy
The diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of ectopic pregnancy.

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