Includes new chapters on Meiosis, Fertilization and Embryo Development; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Uterus Transplantation; Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing; and Germs Cells Developed In Vitro
Provides extensively revised information on contemporary practices in assisted reproduction, fertility preservation, and ovulation induction
Provides an online video library that highlights surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging
Adds three new members to the exceptional editorial team: Drs. Anuja Dokras, Carmen J. Williams, and Zev Williams
Features full-color, high-quality illustrations that clearly depict basic anatomic structures, endocrine processes, and cell function and dysfunction
Includes bulleted lists under major headings in each chapter for quick, at-a-glance summaries of every section
Lists Top References at the end of each chapter that distill the most important references for research underpinnings, to complement the complete online reference list
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Part I The Fundamentals of Reproduction 1. Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction 2. The Gonadotropin Hormones and Their Receptors 3. Prolactin in Human Reproduction 4. Steroid Hormones and Other Lipid Molecules Involved in Human Reproduction 5. Steroid Hormone Action 6. Growth Factors and Reproduction 7. Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle 8. The Ovarian Life Cycle 9. Meiosis, Fertilization and Preimplantation Embryo Development 10. The Structure, Function, and Evaluation of the Female Reproductive Tract 11. The Endocrinology of Human Pregnancy and Fetal-Placental Neuroendocrine Development 12. The Breast 13. The Hypothalamo-Pituitary Unit, Testis, and Male Accessory Organs 14. Menopause and Aging 15. Male Reproductive Aging 16. Immunology and Reproduction
Part II Pathophysiology and Therapy: Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult 17. Differences of Sex Development 18. Puberty: Gonadarche and Adrenarche 19. Nutrition and Reproduction 20. Environmental Factors and Reproduction 21. Physiological and Pathophysiological Alterations of the Neuroendocrine Components of the Reproductive Axis 22. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic States 23. Female Infertility 24. Male Infertility 25. Endocrine Disturbances Affecting Reproduction 26. Benign Uterine Diseases 27. Endometriosis 28. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 29. Endocrine Diseases of Pregnancy 30. Hormone Responsive Cancers 31. Transgender Hormonal Treatment
Part III Reproductive Technologies 32. Evaluation of Hormonal Status 33. Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology 34. Medical Approaches to Ovarian Stimulation for Infertility 35. Assisted Reproduction 36. Gamete and Embryo Manipulation 37. Fertility Preservation 38. Germ Cells Developed In Vitro 39. Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing 40. Gene Editing 41. Uterus Transplant 42. Contraception
Jerome F. Strauss, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health System; Dean, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA, Robert L. Barbieri, MD, Kate Macy Ladd Professor, Department of of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD, Carmen J. Williams, MD, PhD and S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
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