Established for more than thirty years as one of the world's most widely read gynecology texts, "Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility" is now in its Eighth Edition. In a clear, user-friendly style enhanced by abundant illustrations, algorithms, and tables, this book provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and its disorders and offers practical guidance on evaluation and treatment of female endocrine problems and infertility. Major sections cover reproductive physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception and infertility. This edition has a modern full-color design. A companion website includes the fully searchable text, image bank and links to PubMed references.

Table of Contents

1: Molecular Biology Leon Speroff 2: How Hormones Work Leon Speroff 3: The Ovary Leon Speroff 4: The Uterus Leon Speroff 5: Neuroendocrinology Leon Speroff 6: Menstrual Cycle Leon Speroff 7: Transport, Fertilization, Implantation Leon Speroff 8: Pregnancy Leon Speroff 9: Sexual Development Marc A. Fritz 10: Puberty Marc A. Fritz 11: Amenorrhea Marc A. Fritz 12: Anovulation and the Polycystic Ovary Marc A. Fritz 13: Hirsutism Marc A. Fritz 14: Menstrual Disorders Marc A. Fritz 15: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Marc A. Fritz 16: The Breast Leon Speroff 17: The Perimenopausal Transition Leon Speroff 18: Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Leon Speroff 19: Obesity Leon Speroff 20: Thyroid Leon Speroff 21: Use of Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion Leon Speroff 22: Oral Contraception Leon Speroff 23: Transdermal and Vaginal Leon Speroff 24: Long-Acting Methods Leon Speroff 25: The IUD Leon Speroff 26: Barrier Methods Leon Speroff 27: Female Infertility Marc A. Fritz 28: Recurrent Early Losses Marc A. Fritz 29: Endometriosis Marc A. Fritz 30: Male Infertility Marc A. Fritz 31: Induction of Ovulation Marc A. Fritz 32: Assisted Reproduction Marc A. Fritz 33: Ectopic Pregnancy Marc A. Fritz