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Frontiers in Gynecological Endocrinology

Volume 2: From Basic Science to Clinical Application

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Editors:
  1. Bart C. J. M. Fauser

    1. Department of Reproductive Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

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  2. Andrea R. Genazzani

    1. International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, Pisa, Italy

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  • Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology
  • Describes the latest clinical experiences of well-known experts regarding a wide range of disorders
  • Consistently relates advances from basic science and clinical investigations to practical management

Part of the book series: ISGE Series (ISGE)

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Adolescent Gynecology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Disorders of the Menstrual Cycle During Adolescence

      • George K. Creatsas, Maria Creatsa
      Pages 3-9

    3. PCOS and Insulin Resistance (IR): From Lifestyle to Insulin Sensitizers

      • Alessandro D. Genazzani, Susanna Santagni, Erika Rattighieri, Elisa Chierchia, Giulia Despini, Alessia Prati et al.
      Pages 11-23

    4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Contraception to Hormone Replacement Therapy

      • Andrea R. Genazzani, Alessandro D. Genazzani
      Pages 25-31

    5. Management of Adolescent Hyperandrogenism

      • Charles Sultan, Laura Gaspari, Françoise Paris
      Pages 33-39

    6. Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancies

      • George K. Creatsas
      Pages 41-45

    7. Transsexualism: Endocrine Aspects

      • Svetlana Vujović, M. Ivović, M. Tančić Gajić, L. J. Marina, Z. Arizanović, M. Barać et al.
      Pages 47-52

  3. Hormonal Contraception

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-53
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    2. How to Choose the Right Contraceptive Method for the Right Woman

      • Johannes Bitzer
      Pages 55-68

    3. Hormonal Contraceptives: Progestogen and Thrombotic Risk

      • Adolf E. Schindler
      Pages 69-75

  4. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Fibroids, Adenomyosis and Endometriosis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 77-77
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    2. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: The Daily Challenge for Gynecologist

      • Johannes Bitzer
      Pages 79-87

    3. Challenges of Laparoscopic Resection of Uterine Fibroids in Infertility

      • Liselotte Mettler, George M. Ogweno, Rebekka Schnödewind, Ibrahim Alkatout
      Pages 89-101

    4. Effects on Sexual Function of Medical and Surgical Therapy for Endometriosis

      • Panagiotis Drakopoulos, Jean-Marie Wenger, Patrick Petignat, Nicola Pluchino
      Pages 103-108

  5. Assisted Reproduction: the Endocrine Impact

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
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    2. In Patients with Only One or Two Oocytes, Is IVF-ET or ICSI Better?

      • Paolo Giovanni Artini, Maria Elena Rosa Obino, Elena Carletti, Sara Pinelli, Giovanna Simi, Maria Ruggiero et al.
      Pages 111-117

    3. Supplementation with DHEA in Poor Responder Patients

      • Paolo Giovanni Artini, Giovanna Simi, Maria Elena Rosa Obino, Sara Pinelli, Olga Maria Di Berardino, Francesca Papini et al.
      Pages 119-127

    4. Premature Ovarian Failure: Fertility Challenge

      • Svetlana Vujović, M. Ivović, M. Tančić-Gajić, L. J. Marina, Z. Arizanović, M. Ivanišević et al.
      Pages 129-133

  6. Metabolic Syndrome

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
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About this book

This volume offers an up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology, presenting the latest advances in adolescent gynecological endocrinology, assisted reproduction, menstrual-related disorders,  sexuality and transsexualism, polycystic ovary syndrome, myometrial pathology and adenomyosis, obesity and metabolic syndrome, hormonal contraception, premature ovarian failure and menopause. In each chapter the recent advances deriving from basic science and clinical investigations are related to the practical management of the condition under consideration, taking into account the need for individualized therapies. The book is published within the ISGE Book Series, a joint venture between the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology and Springer and is based on the 2014 International School of Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology Winter Course. It will be an important tool for obstetricians and gynecologists, endocrinologists and experts in women’s health as well as interested GPs.

 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Reproductive Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    Bart C. J. M. Fauser

  • International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, Pisa, Italy

    Andrea R. Genazzani

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Frontiers in Gynecological Endocrinology

  • Book Subtitle: Volume 2: From Basic Science to Clinical Application

  • Editors: Bart C. J. M. Fauser, Andrea R. Genazzani

  • Series Title: ISGE Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09662-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-09661-2Published: 29 December 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-35557-3Published: 22 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-09662-9Published: 10 December 2014

  • Series ISSN: 2197-8735

  • Series E-ISSN: 2197-8743

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VII, 206

  • Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations, 205 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Gynecology, Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine

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