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| Foreword |
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| Preface |
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Section I REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY |
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1 Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action |
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How hormones are formed and metabolized, and how hormones work |
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2 The Ovary---Embryology and Development |
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58 | (14) |
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The ovary from conception to adult function; correlation of morphology with reproductive and steroidogenic function |
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3 The Uterus, Endometrial Physiology, and Menstruation |
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72 | (31) |
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Embryology, histology, and endocrinology of the uterus and menstruation. Anatomical abnormalities and leiomyomas |
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How reproductive events are perceived, integrated, and acted upon by the central nervous system |
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5 Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle |
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137 | (37) |
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The cyclic changes of ovarian and pituitary hormones and growth factors, and what governs those changes |
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6 Conception - Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, Implantation and Early Embryogenesis |
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174 | (22) |
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Physiologic events occurring on the days just before and after conception |
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7 The Endocrinology of Pregnancy |
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196 | (57) |
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The steroid and protein hormones of pregnancy |
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Section II CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY |
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8 Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development |
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253 | (51) |
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Normal and abnormal sexual differentiation and the differential diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia |
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9 Normal and Abnormal Growth and Pubertal Development |
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304 | (39) |
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The physiology of puberty and abnormalities that produce accelerated or retarded sexual maturation and growth problems in adolescents |
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343 | (52) |
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Differential diagnosis of amenorrhea of all types utilizing procedures available to all clinicians. The problems of galactorrhea and pituitary adenomas, exercise and amenorrhea |
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11 Chronic Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
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395 | (47) |
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How loss of ovulation can occur and the clinical expressions of anovulation. The polycystic ovary and hyperinsulinemia |
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442 | (24) |
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The biology of hair growth; the evaluation and management of hirsutism |
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13 Reproduction and the Adrenal |
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466 | (19) |
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Relevance of normal adrenal function to reproductive physiology and endocrinology, and clinical and endocrine features of adrenal disorders |
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14 Menstruation-Related Disorders |
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485 | (24) |
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Medical problems linked to menstruation: the premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, menstrual headache, catamenial seizures, premenstrual asthma, and catamenial pneumothorax |
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15 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding |
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509 | (28) |
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A physiologic basis for medical management with or without primary surgical intervention |
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537 | (44) |
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The factors involved in physiologic lactation, and the differential diagnosis of galactorrhea. The endocrinology of breast cancer |
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17 Menopause Transition and Menopause Hormone Therapy |
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581 | (171) |
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Physiology of the menopause; long-term effects of estrogen on cognition, the cardiovascular system, and bone. A clinical guide for menopausal hormone therapy and patient management |
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18 Transgender Endocrinology |
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752 | (16) |
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Terminology, and overview of management considerations, options and approaches |
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768 | (24) |
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The physiology of adipose tissue, and the problem of obesity |
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20 Reproduction and the Thyroid |
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792 | (19) |
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Normal and abnormal thyroid function, including a consideration of the thyroid gland in pregnancy |
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Section III CONTRACEPTION |
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21 Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion |
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811 | (28) |
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The modern efficacy and use of contraception; the clinical methods and problems with sterilization and induced abortion |
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22 Hormonal Contraception |
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839 | (77) |
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A survey of the risks and benefits of hormonal (oral and nonoral) contraceptive options. Methods for patient management, including the progestin-only minipill, options with improved compliance and emergency contraception |
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23 Long-Acting Methods of Contraception |
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The advantages and disadvantages of specific long-acting contraceptive methods |
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24 Barrier Methods of Contraception and Withdrawal |
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Important information for the use of the diaphragm, the cervical cap, the sponge, spermicides, and condoms. The underrated withdrawal method of contraception |
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An approach to the problem of infertility. The proper diagnostic tests and their correct interpretation |
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Principles of male infertility, including analysis of semen, treatment, and therapeutic insemination |
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27 Induction of Ovulation |
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Indications, strategies and options, risks, benefits, success rates, and complications for clomiphene, aromatase inhibitors, gonadotropins, dopamine agonists, GnRH |
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28 Assisted Reproductive Technologies |
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1104 | (61) |
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An overview of the assisted reproduction technologies |
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29 Fertility Preservation |
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1165 | (9) |
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Indications, strategies and options for fertility preservation |
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30 Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss |
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1174 | (31) |
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The evaluation and management of recurring spontaneous losses in early pregnancy |
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1205 | (18) |
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Basic concepts of molecular biology and genetics, laboratory technologies, and clinical applications |
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Diagnosis and suitable treatment for the individual patient |
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The diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of ectopic pregnancy |
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| Appendix |
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Selected laboratory values expressed in conventional units and the International System of Units (SI Units) |
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| Index |
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