Clinical gynecologic endocrinology and infertility. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Marc A. Fritz, Leon Speroff.
• Other Names: Fritz, Marc A; Speroff, Leon, 1935-
• Contents: 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 -- Normal and abnormal sexual development -- Normal and abnormal growth and pubertal development -- Amenorrhea -- Chronic anovulation and the polycystic ovary syndrome -- Hirsutism -- Menstrual disorders -- Abnormal uterine bleeding -- The breast -- Menopause and the perimenopausal transition -- Postmenopausal hormone therapy -- Obesity -- Reproduction and the thyroid -- Family planning, sterilization, and abortion -- Oral contraception -- Vaginal and transdermal estrogen-progestin contraception -- Long-acting methods of contraception -- Intrauterine contraception -- Barrier methods of contraception and withdrawal -- Female infertility -- Recurrent early pregnancy loss -- Endometriosis -- Male infertility -- Induction of ovulation -- Assisted reproductive technologies -- Ectopic pregnancy -- Appendix-I: Interpreting epidemiologic reports -- Appendix-II: Selected laboratory values and the international system of units (SI Units).
• Edition: 8th ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : LWW
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (1488 pages)
• Subjects: 618.1; Endocrine gynecology; Infertility -- Endocrine aspects; Contraception; Endocrine System Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Contraception; Infertility, Female; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781451148473
• Related ISBNs: 145114847X
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.