Yen & Jaffe's reproductive endocrinology physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management / [edited by] Jerome F. Strauss III, MD, PhD, Robert L. Barbieri, MD.

Other author Yen, Samuel S. C., 1927-2006.
Other author Strauss, Jerome F. (Jerome Frank), 1947-
Other author Barbieri, Robert L.
Format Electronic
EditionSeventh edition.
Publication InfoPhiladelphia, PA : Elsevier/Saunders,
Descriptionxvi, 942 pages : ill. (chiefly col.); 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine 2013 [EBCCM13]
Subjects
Human reproduction--Endocrine aspects.
Endocrine gynecology.
Generative organs--Diseases. --Endocrine aspects.
Reproduction--physiology.
Endocrine Glands--physiology.
Endocrine System Diseases--physiopathology.

Variant title Yen and Jaffe's reproductive endocrinology
Variant title Reproductive endocrinology
Contents Neuroendocrinology of reproduction -- The gonadotropin hormones and their receptors -- Prolactin in human reproduction -- The synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones -- Steroid hormone action -- Prostaglandins and other lipid mediators in reproductive medicine -- Growth factors and reproduction -- Neuroendocrine control of the menstrual cycle -- The ovarian life cycle -- The structure, function, and evaluation of the female reproductive tract -- The breast -- The endocrinology of human pregnancy and fetal-placental neuroendocrine development -- The hypothalamo-pituitary unit, testis, and male accessory organs -- Immunology and reproduction -- Menopause and aging -- Male reproductive aging -- Disorders of sex development -- Puberty: gonadarche and adrenarche -- Nutrition and reproduction -- Environmental factors and reproduction -- Physiological and pathophysiological alterations of the neuroendocrine components of the reproductive axis -- Polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperandrogenic states -- Female infertility -- Male infertility -- Endocrine disturbances affecting reproduction -- Endometriosis -- Benign uterine diseases -- Endocrine diseases of pregnancy -- Hormone responsive cancers -- Medical approaches to ovarian stimulation for infertility -- Assisted reproduction -- Gamete and embryo manipulation -- Fertility preservation -- Laboratory assessment -- Pelvic imaging in reproductive endocrinology -- Contraception.
General note"Expert Consult"--cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013010137
ISBN9781455727582 (hardcover)
ISBN145572758X (hardcover)

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