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Includes new chapters on Meiosis, Fertilization and Embryo Development; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Uterus Transplantation; Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing; and Germs Cells Developed In Vitro.
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Provides extensively revised information on contemporary practices in assisted reproduction, fertility preservation, and ovulation induction.
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Provides an online video library that highlights surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging.
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Adds three new members to the exceptional editorial team: Drs. Anuja Dokras, Carmen J. Williams, and Zev Williams.
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Features full-color, high-quality illustrations that clearly depict basic anatomic structures, endocrine processes, and cell function and dysfunction.
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Includes bulleted lists under major headings in each chapter for quick, at-a-glance summaries of every section.
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Lists Top References at the end of each chapter that distill the most important references for research underpinnings, to complement the complete online reference list.
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An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Table of Contents
PART 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction
Chapter 2 Gonadotropic Hormones and Their Receptors
Chapter 3 Prolactin
Chapter 4 Steroidogenesis and Lipid Mediators
Chapter 5 Steroid Hormone Action
Chapter 6 Growth Factors
Chapter 7 Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle
Chapter 8 The Ovarian Life Cycle
Chapter 9 Meiosis, Fertilization and Embryo Development- NEW
Chapter 10 Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive Tract
Chapter 11 Endocrinology of Pregnancy
Chapter 12 The Breast
Chapter 13 The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Unit, Testis and Male Accessory Organs
Chapter 14 Menopause and Aging
Chapter 15 Male Reproductive Aging
Chapter 16 Immunology of Reproduction
:PART 2: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND THERAPY
Chapter 17 Disorders of Sexual Development
Chapter 18 Puberty
Chapter 19 Nutrition and Reproduction
Chapter 20 Environmental Factors and Reproduction
Chapter 21 Pathophysiology of Neuroendocrine Disorders of Reproduction
Chapter 22 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic States
Chapter 23 Female Infertility
Chapter 24 Male Infertility
Chapter 25 Endocrine Diseases Affecting Reproduction
Chapter 26 Benign Uterine Diseases
Chapter 27 Endometriosis
Chapter 28 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Chapter 29 Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy
Chapter 30 Hormone Responsive Cancers
PART 3: REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Chapter 31 Medical Approaches to Ovarian Stimulation
Chapter 32 Assisted Reproduction
Chapter 33 Gamete and Embryo Manipulation
Chapter 34 Laboratory Assessment
Chapter 35 Imaging
Chapter 36 Emerging Technologies- NEW
Chapter 37 Contraception
