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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298297303321

Titolo

Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology / / edited by Howard J.A. Carp

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-14385-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (213 p.)

Disciplina

610

612

612.6

618.1

Soggetti

Human physiology

Reproductive health

Gynecology

Human Physiology

Reproductive Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Physiology of Progesterone -- Pharmacology of Progestogens -- Progestogens in Infertility Practice -- Progestogens and Threatened Miscarriage -- Progestogens and Recurrent Miscarriage -- Progestogens in Preterm Labour.- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding -- Progestogens in Contraceptives -- Progestogens and Endometriosis -- Progestogens and Breast Cancer -- Progestogens in Endometrial Cancer -- Progestogens and the Menopause.- Progestogens and Autoimmunity -- Progestogens in Non-gynecological Indications.

Sommario/riassunto

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. This book is essentially practical in orientation, addressing the specific issues that confront the practitioner, and provides information to Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Reproductive endocrinologists, as well as Gynecological Oncologists and Rheumatologists. Contributions are from an international team of experts in the field.