Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology edited by Howard J.A. Carp. - Cham, Switzerland Springer 2015 - 1 recurso en línea (XIII, 202 páginas) 30 ilustraciones, 16 ilustraciones en color

PhysiologyÂProgesterone -- Pharmacology ofÂgestogens -- Progestogens in Infertility Practice -- Progestogens and Threatened Miscarriage -- Progestogens and Recurrent Miscarriage -- Progestogens in Preterm Labour.-Ânormal Uterine Bleeding -- Progestogens in Contraceptives -- Progestogens and Endometriosis -- Progestogens and Breast Cancer -- Progestogens in Endometrial Cancer -- Progestogens and Menopause.-Âgestogens and Autoimmunity -- Progestogens in Non-gynecological Indications.

This book brings together the most up-to-date information about the physiology of progestogens. This volume addresses the bidirectional communication between hormones, fertility, tumors, and autoimmunity. It provides the basic science and clinical perspectives of progestogens which have not been previously available in one volume. In addition to estrogens, androgens, mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, progestogens are a major class of steroid hormone. While present in certain phases of estrous and menstrual cycles, progestogens are named for their function in maintaining pregnancy.Âs book is essentially practical in orientation, addressing the specific issues that confront the practitioner, and provides information to Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Reproductive endocrinologists, as well asÂnecological Oncologists and Rheumatologists. Contributions are from an international team of experts in the field.

9783319143859

10.1007/978-3-319-14385-9 doi


Salud reproductiva
Fisiología humana
Ginecología

RG129.P66 / P764 2015