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Established as one of the worlds most widely read gynecology texts, Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility is now in its Seventh Edition. In a clear, user-friendly style enhanced by abundant illustrations, the book provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and its disorders and offers practical guidance on evaluation and treatment of female endocrine problems and infertility. Coverage includes the latest information on contraception and infertility and new guidelines on hormone replacement therapy during menopause. An eminent reproductive endocrinologist, Marc Fritz, MD, joins Dr. Speroff for this edition.
PART I: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Chapter 1 Molecular Biology for Clinicians
Chapter 2 Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanisms of Action
Chapter 3 The Ovary - Embryology and Development
Chapter 4 The Uterus
Chapter 5 Neuroendocrinology
Chapter 6 Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
Chapter 7 Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, and Implantation
Chapter 8 The Endocrinology of Pregnancy
PART II: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
Chapter 9 Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development
Chapter 10 Abnormal Puberty and Growth Problems
Chapter 11 Amenorrhea
Chapter 12 Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary
Chapter 13 Hirsutism
Chapter 14 Menstrual Disorders
Chapter 15 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Chapter 16 The Breast
Chapter 17 Menopause and the Perimenopausal Transition
Chapter 18 Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy
Chapter 19 Obesity
Chapter 20 Reproduction and the Thyroid
PART III: CONTRACEPTION
Chapter 21 Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion
Chapter 22 Oral Contraception
Chapter 23 Transdermal and Vaginal Steroid Contraception
Chapter 24 Long-Acting Methods of Contraception
Chapter 25 The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Chapter 26 Barrier Methods of Contraception
PART IV: INFERTILITY
Chapter 27 Female Infertility
Chapter 28 Recurrent Early Pregnancy Losses
Chapter 29 Endometriosis
Chapter 30 Male Infertility
Chapter 31 Induction of Ovulation
Chapter 32 Assisted Reproduction
Chapter 33 Ectopic Pregnancy
