About the Book
Providing cutting-edge information, Advances in Gynecological Endocrinology contains 45 chapters written by the world's foremost experts on the physiopathological mechanisms, clinical aspects and therapeutic strategies devoted to preserving and maintaining women's health. Topics range from premenstrual syndrome to new trends in contraception, infertility, gestational disease, and menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Highlights include newsmaking chapters on the impact of the genomic revolution on gynecological endocrinology and the genetics of postmenopausal complications. Advances in Gynecological Endocrinology provides an authoritative, high-level clinical reference containing the latest information in women's health.
Table of Contents:
GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGYThe Impact of the Genomic Revolution on Gynecological Endocrinology, K.M. Wasson and A.J. W. HsuehEvaluation and Therapy of Postmenarcheal Menstrual Disorders, J.M. Mendez RibasHormonal Substitution in Young Women with Gonadal Dysgenesis, G. CreatsasAdrenal Dysfunction Evaluation and Hyperandrogenic States in Young Postpubertal Patients, A. TemponeDifferential Steroidogenic Effect of Pituitary Hormones in Primate Corpus Luteum, L. Devoto, P. Kohen, O. Castro, A. Palomino, and M. VegaHYPERANDROGENIC STATES AND POLYCYSTIC OVARIESDoes a genetic factor cause increased thecal androgen secretion in polycystic ovary syndrome? J.F. Strauss, III, J.R. Wood, L.K. Christenson, and J.M. McAllisterPolycystic Ovary Disease: Hereditability and Heterogeneity, P.G. CrosignaniPhysiopathology of Hyperinsulinemia in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, A. Lanzone, M. Ciampelli, F. Cucinelli, M. Guido, P. Villa, G. Muzj, D. Romualdi, F. Murgia, C. Belosi, R. Apa, a nd A.M. FulgjesuWeight Loss and Insulin-Sensitizers in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, A. Gambineri, V. Vicennati, C. Pelusi, and R. PasqualiNew Insights into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Color Doppler, Three-Dimensional Ultrasound and Vascular Endolethial Growth Factor, S.L. Tan and T.J. ChildRelationship between Hyperandrogenism and Disorders of Glucose Metabolism and Uterine Perfusion, G.B. Melis, A.M. Paoletti, S. Guerriero, M. Orr*, S. Campagnoli, R. Bargellini, C. Usala, and S. AjossaThe Effect of Herbal Treatment (Tian Gui) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome of the Hyperinsulinemic Pattern, J. YuOvulation Induction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients, B.C. Tarlatzis and H.N. BiliPREMENSTRUAL SYNDROMETransdermal Estrogens for the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome, J. Studd and W. CronjeEpidemiology and Psychosocial Aspects of Premenstrual Syndrome in Italy, F. Facchinetti, G. Sances, M. Tarabusi, N. Ghiotto. A. Tirelli, R. D'Amico, and G. NappiN EW TRENDS IN CONTRACEPTIONHormonal Methods of Emergency Contraception, P.C. HoBenefits of Injectable Contraception to Women's Health, P.G. SpinolaENDOMETRIOSISImmunobiology of Endometriosis: Molecular Aspects and Local Cytokines, M. Busacca, E. Somigliana, S. Cozzolino, P. Filardo, P. Vigan=, and M. VignaliPeritoneal Endometriosis, Ovarian Endometriosis and Adenomyotic Nodules of the Rectovaginal Septum: Three Different Entities Which Require a Specific Theory, J. Donnez and M. NisolleAngiogenesis and Endometriosis, G. D'Ambrogio, A. Fasciani, F. Cristello, M. Monti, A.R. Genazzani, and P.G. ArtiniART in Patients with Endometriosis, P.-N. Barri, B. Coroleu, F. Martinez, R. Tur, and M. BoadaINFERTILITYEndocrine Regulation of Tubal Function, M. Dayal, G. Kocalevsky, and L. Mastroianni, Jr.Premature Ovarian Failure: An Autoimmune Disease? P. FTnichelPreservation of Fertility and Ovarian Function and Minimalization of Chemotherapy-Associated Gonadotoxicity and Premature Ovarian Failure: The Role of Inhibition-A and -B as Markers, Z. BlumenfeldUterine Fibroids and Infertility: What Strategy of Management? M. Szamatowicz and J. SzamatowiczSurgical Approaches to Uterine Myomas, A. Volpe, S. Malmusi, and A. CagnacciOBSTETRICSRegulation of Fetal Allograft Survival by Hormone-Controlled T Cell Cytokines, M.-P. Piccinni, G. Scarselli, C. Scaletti, A. Vultaggio, E. Maggi, and S. RomagnamiSubset Distribution and Proliferative Response of Peripheral Blood T Cells from Patients with Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion, M. Massobrio, G. Menato, P. Castagna, V. Redoglia, and F. AndresiniEarly Pregnancy-Promoting Actions of Luteinizing Hormone and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Z.M. Lei and Ch. V. RaoIs There a Role for Aspirin in Recurrent Miscarriage? S. DayaGESTATIONAL DISEASEInsulin-Like Growth Factor System and Fetal Growth, E.-M. RutanenMetabolic and Epidemiological Evidence of
