Description
For over 40 years, Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology has been the gold standard text of both basic science and clinical practice of the full range of female and male reproductive disorders. The fully revised 9th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with complete coverage, including up-to-date information on impaired fertility, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, problems of sexual development, menstrual disturbances, fibroids, endometriosis, female and male reproductive aging, fertility preservation, assisted reproduction technologies including ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction, transgender hormonal treatment, contraception, and more. An outstanding editorial board and other global experts in the field share their knowledge and expertise to keep you abreast of current science and practice in endocrinology.- 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
Table of Contents
Part I The Fundamentals of Reproduction1. Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction2. The Gonadotropin Hormones and Their Receptors3. Prolactin in Human Reproduction4. Steroid Hormones and Other Lipid Molecules Involved in Human Reproduction5. Steroid Hormone Action6. Growth Factors and Reproduction7. Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle8. The Ovarian Life Cycle9. Meiosis, Fertilization and Preimplantation Embryo Development10. The Structure, Function, and Evaluation of the Female Reproductive Tract11. The Endocrinology of Human Pregnancy and Fetal-Placental Neuroendocrine Development12. The Breast13. The Hypothalamo-Pituitary Unit, Testis, and Male Accessory Organs14. Menopause and Aging15. Male Reproductive Aging16. Immunology and ReproductionPart II Pathophysiology and Therapy: Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult17. Differences of Sex Development18. Puberty: Gonadarche and Adrenarche19. Nutrition and Reproduction20. Environmental Factors and Reproduction21. Physiological and Pathophysiological Alterations of the Neuroendocrine Components of the Reproductive Axis22. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic States23. Female Infertility24. Male Infertility25. Endocrine Disturbances Affecting Reproduction26. Benign Uterine Diseases27. Endometriosis28. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss29. Endocrine Diseases of Pregnancy30. Hormone Responsive Cancers31. Transgender Hormonal TreatmentPart III Reproductive Technologies32. Evaluation of Hormonal Status33. Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology34. Medical Approaches to Ovarian Stimulation for Infertility35. Assisted Reproduction36. Gamete and Embryo Manipulation37. Fertility Preservation38. Germ Cells Developed In Vitro39. Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing40. Gene Editing41. Uterus Transplant42. Contraception
