One of the world's most widely read gynecology texts for nearly 50 years, Speroff ’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and offers practical guidance for evaluation and treatment of common disorders. In this fully revised ninth edition, the editorial and author team from Yale School of Medicine have assumed the reins of Dr. Speroff’s landmark work, retaining the clear, concise writing style and illustrations that clarify and explain complex concepts. This classic text remains indispensable for students, residents, and clinicians working in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, bringing readers up to date with recent advances that have occurred in this fast-changing field.
Remains the definitive text on reproductive endocrinology, offering authoritative coverage of reproductive physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception, and infertility.
Contains two new chapters on transgender medicine and fertility preservation.
Features many full-color illustrations, algorithms, and tables throughout.
Retains Dr. Speroff’s clear, user-friendly writing style while ensuring content is up to date with today’s best clinical practices.
Author(s): Hugh S. Taylor, Lubna Pal, Emre Sell, Pinar Kodaman
Edition: 9th Edition
Publisher: LWW
Year: 2019
Language: English
Commentary: CONVERTED PDF
Pages: 3505
Tags: Gynecology
Half Title......Page 2
Title......Page 3
Copyright......Page 4
Associate Contributors......Page 5
Foreword......Page 7
Preface......Page 9
Contents......Page 11
Section I: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY......Page 16
1. Hormone Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Mechanism of Action......Page 18
2. The Ovary—Embryology and Development......Page 159
3. The Uterus, Endometrial Physiology, and Menstruation......Page 192
4. Neuroendocrinology......Page 271
5. Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle......Page 351
6. Conception - Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, Implantation and Early Embryogenesis......Page 431
7. The Endocrinology of Pregnancy......Page 484
Section II: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY......Page 609
8. Normal and Abnormal Sexual Development......Page 612
9. Normal and Abnormal Growth and Pubertal Development......Page 734
10. Amenorrhea......Page 821
11. Chronic Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome......Page 940
12. Hirsutism......Page 1050
13. Reproduction and the Adrenal......Page 1109
14. Menstruation-Related Disorders......Page 1150
15. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding......Page 1214
16. The Breast......Page 1303
17. Menopause Transition and Menopause Hormone Therapy......Page 1420
18. Transgender Endocrinology......Page 1879
19. Obesity......Page 1921
20. Reproduction and the Thyroid......Page 1979
Section III: CONTRACEPTION......Page 2028
21. Family Planning, Sterilization, and Abortion......Page 2029
22. Hormonal Contraception......Page 2110
23. Long-Acting Methods of Contraception......Page 2363
24. Barrier Methods of Contraception and Withdrawal......Page 2490
Section IV: INFERTILITY......Page 2524
25. Female Infertility......Page 2526
26. Male Infertility......Page 2672
27. Induction of Ovulation......Page 2784
28. Assisted Reproductive Technologies......Page 2889
29. Fertility Preservation......Page 3047
30. Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss......Page 3073
31. Genetics......Page 3158
32. Endometriosis......Page 3211
33. Ectopic Pregnancy......Page 3298
Appendix Selected laboratory values expressed in conventional units and the International System of Units (SI Units)......Page 3378
Index......Page 3382
