Reproductive Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management

Reproductive Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management
ISBN-10
0721668976
ISBN-13
9780721668970
Category
Medical physiology
Pages
839
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Saunders
Author
Robert B. Jaffe

Description

The 4th Edition of this classic reference has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect all the recent advances in reproductive endocrinology. International leaders in the field, including an acclaimed new author, present all of the current biological and clinical standards in the field. A new format covers the full spectrum of topics in a concise but thorough manner.

  • 10 brand-new chapters: Neuroendocrinology, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, The Breast, Reproductive Immunology, Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology, and many more.
  • Up-to-date material on hot topics such as the novel estrogen receptor (alpha and beta), cytogenics in reproduction, the male hypothalmic-pituary-gonadal axis, and function and dysfunction of the testis.
  • A meticulously revised section on Endocrinology in Pregnancy, including chapters on Neuroendocrine-Metabolic Regulation and Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy.
  • Coverage encompassing physiology, pathophysiology, and management of clinical disorders.
  • Over 440 illustrations, including figures and tables, clarify key concepts.
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