Eicosanoids and Reproduction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-x

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2. Prostaglandins and ovarian function

   • N. L. Poyser

   Pages 1-29

3. Eicosanoids, menstruation and menstrual disorders

   • I. S. Fraser

   Pages 30-62

4. Menstrual regulation

   • M. Bygdeman

   Pages 63-72

5. Interactions of eicosanoids and other factors in blastocyst implantation

   • T. G. Kennedy

   Pages 73-88

6. Occurrence and measurement of eicosanoids during pregnancy and parturition

   • M. D. Mitchell

   Pages 89-107

7. Regulation of eicosanoid biosynthesis during pregnancy and parturition

   • M. D. Mitchell

   Pages 108-127

8. Eicosanoids and pregnancy-related hypertension

   • S. W. Walsh

   Pages 128-162

9. The physiological role of eicosanoids in controlling the form and function of the cervix

   • N. Uldbjerg, U. Ulmsten, G. Ekman

   Pages 163-183

10. The clinical use of prostaglandins for early and late abortion

    • A. Calder

    Pages 184-194

11. The clinical use of prostaglandins for cervical ripening and induction of labour

    • I. Z. MacKenzie

    Pages 195-224

12. Prostaglandins and leukotrienes and the fetal and perinatal circulations

    • M. A. Heymann

    Pages 225-235

13. Back Matter

    Pages 236-242

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The original series, Advances in Prostaglandin Research, edited by Sultan M. M. Karim, was published by MTP Press in three volumes in 1975 and 1976. A glance at those books illustrates the progress that has been made since then. The thromboxanes were mentioned twice (first publication 1975) and prostacyclin not once (first publication 1976); leukotrienes were only on the horizon. The amazing generation of research data in the last 10-15 years has given new, broad insights into many areas, including asthma, inflammation, renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases and in reproduction, and has led in some instances to real clinical benefit. This series, Advances in Eicosanoid Research, reflects the current understanding of prostaglandins , thromboxanes and leukotrienes. The aim is to provide an introductory background to each topic and the most up-to-date information available. Although each book stands alone, the eicosanoids cut across many boundaries in their basic actions; selected chapters from each book in the series will provide illuminating and productive information for all readers which will advance their education and research. In the production of this series, I must acknowledge with pleasure my collaboration with editors and authors and the patient endeavours of Dr Michael Brewis and the staff at MTP Press. KEITH HlLUER University of Southampton England ix Preface This book is an appraisal of areas in human reproduction where eicosanoid studies (prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes) are contributing to physiological and pathological awareness and clinical advances.

• biosynthesis
• circulation
• controlling
• hypertension
• implant
• implantat
• implantation
• pregnancy
• production
• regulation
• reproduction

`...an excellent update on all aspects of eicosanoids in reproduction. The chapters are in-depth reviews and not the more usual symposium lectures.'
The Lancet

• Clinical Pharmacology Group, Medical Faculty, University of Southampton, UK

  Keith Hillier

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