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When Puberty is Precocious

Scientific and Clinical Aspects

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Editors:
  1. Ora H. Pescovitz

    1. Departments of Pediatrics and Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis

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  2. Emily C. Walvoord

    1. Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

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  • Focuses on precocious puberty
  • Addresses broad pubertal changes in the general population
  • Provides in depth information about specific disorders of puberty and the latest management changes

Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology (COE)

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Neuroendocrine Control of Puberty

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Control Puberty in Rodents

      • Sabine Heger, Sergio R. Ojeda
      Pages 3-33

    3. Control of Puberty in Non-Human Primates

      • Tony M. Plant
      Pages 35-50

    4. Control of Puberty in Humans

      • Dennis M. Styne, Melvin M. Grumbach
      Pages 51-81

    5. Genetic Regulation of the Variation in Pubertal Timing

      • Craig A. Hodges, Mark R. Palmert
      Pages 83-102

  3. Secular Trends and the Onset of Puberty

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 103-103
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    2. Puberty Is Starting Earlier in the 21st Century

      • Marcia E. Herman-Giddens
      Pages 105-136

    3. BMI and the Onset of Puberty

      • Paul Kaplowitz
      Pages 137-150

    4. Puberty Timing Remains Unchanged

      • Peter A. Lee, Christopher P. Houk
      Pages 151-165

  4. Isolated Breast Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. Premature Thelarche

      • Linda A. DiMeglio, Adda Grimberg
      Pages 169-188

    3. Gynecomastia

      • Samar N. Rahhal, John S. Fuqua
      Pages 189-214

  5. Adrenal Abnormalities and Puberty

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 215-215
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    2. Premature Adrenarche

      • Alicia Belgorosky, María Sonia Baquedano, Gabriela Guercio, Marco A. Rivarola
      Pages 217-245

    3. Pubertal Consequences of Being Born Small for Gestational Age

      • Dyanne A. Wilson, Wayne S. Cutfield, Paul L. Hofman
      Pages 247-266

    4. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

      • Lenore S. Levine, Sharon E. Oberfield, Lauren Antler
      Pages 267-284

    5. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Peripubertal Period

      • Selma Feldman Witchel
      Pages 285-308

    6. Psychological and Social Problems in Children with Premature Adrenarche and Precocious Puberty

      • Lorah D. Dorn
      Pages 309-327

  6. Gonadotropin-Dependent Precocious Puberty

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 329-329
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About this book

When puberty is precocious is a question in and of itself. The possibility that puberty is st starting earlier in children of the 21 century has become a contentious topic during the past few years. It has received much attention in the medical literature as well as the lay press. As research methods and interpretation of data vary between the studies that have attempted to resolve this issue, we are pleased to present the reader with three very different approaches to addressing the same question. We are thrilled to have experts in the field of basic science share the most up-to-date understanding of the mechanisms involved in the complicated interplay of factors that initiate puberty in different species. Also reviewed in the book are the many fascinating causes of precocity and new observations regarding the influence of the in utero environment and the affect of adoption from a developing country on pubertal timing. We have also included cutting edge discussions of endocrine disruptors, and the often overlooked psychosocial ramifications of precocious puberty. We believe that this book will be useful to primary care providers as well as specialists who deal with issues regarding abnormalities of puberty and reproduction. The topics covered in these chapters will provide the reader with a solid understanding of the diverse and fascinating causes of precocious puberty and different treatment options.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"...succeeds in presenting a wide range of topics involved in the onset of puberty from many different perspectives." -Doody's Book Review, Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - 3 Stars

"When Puberty Is Precocious cogently presents both facts and speculations about whether children today are entering puberty earlier than children did in the past. …The authors include many experts in clinical research and basic science. … the book reads well and is organized in a way that makes it a valuable reference tool, and the references cited in the chapters are extensive. When Puberty Is Precocious will be appreciated by primary care physicians as well as pediatric endocrinologists." (Karen O. Klein, The New England Journal of Medicine, December, 2007)

"This monograph belongs to well known Contemporary Endocrinology Series … . It appears useful not only for all pediatricians, especially for those specialized in pediatric endocrinology or pediatric gynecology, but also for gynecologists, psychologists and possibly also for pedagogists dealing with the education of adolescents. However, considerable number of information could be find in this monograph also by physiologists, pathophysiologists and general endocrinologists. … excellent editorial work which considerably helps to the reader to percept and understand individual problems discussed by the authors." (Endocrine Regulations, February, 2008)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Departments of Pediatrics and Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis

    Ora H. Pescovitz

  • Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

    Emily C. Walvoord

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: When Puberty is Precocious

  • Book Subtitle: Scientific and Clinical Aspects

  • Editors: Ora H. Pescovitz, Emily C. Walvoord

  • Series Title: Contemporary Endocrinology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-499-5

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Humana Press 2007

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-742-6Published: 06 June 2007

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-752-5Published: 09 November 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-59745-499-5Published: 06 June 2007

  • Series ISSN: 2523-3785

  • Series E-ISSN: 2523-3793

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 459

  • Number of Illustrations: 61 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Internal Medicine

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