Reproductive Endocrinology for the MRCOG and Beyond

This book provides comprehensive information on reproductive endocrinology for MRCOG candidates.

Adam Balen (Edited by)

9781904752196, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

Paperback / softback, published 1 May 2007

225 pages
21.6 x 13.9 x 1 cm, 0.31 kg

Understanding endocrinology is central to understanding the key processes that affect normal reproductive function, while an understanding of normal endocrinology and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders is important when dealing with reproductive disorders. This book provides a comprehensive background for all gynaecologists, covering: sexual differentiation and intersex disorders; adrenal disorders; normal puberty and adolescence; abnormal puberty; the menstrual cycle; disorders of menstruation; amenorrhoea; polycystic ovary syndrome; anovulatory fertility and ovulation induction; lactation and lactational amenorrhoea; hyperprolactinaemia; thyroid disease; diabetes; lipid metabolism and lipoprotein transport; premature ovarian failure; and calcium metabolism and its disorders. The book is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, and as such covers the RCOG curriculum for reproductive endocrinology. It is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals working in the field, including trainees, consultants and any health professional coming into contact with women.

1. Sexual differentiation: intersex disorders Adam Balen
2. Adrenal disorders Mary Birdsall
3. Normal puberty and adolescence Kathy Michelmore
4. Abnormal puberty Ken Ong
5. The menstrual cycle Gillian Lockwood
6. Disorders of menstruation Margaret Rees
7. Amenorrhoea Adam Balen
8. Polycystic ovary syndrome Adam Balen
9. Health consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome Adam Balen and Rima Rajkhowa
10. Anovulatory infertility and ovulation induction Adam Balen
11. Lactation and lactational amenorrhoea John Seaton
12. Hyperprolactinaemia Adam Balen
13. Thyroid disease Mary Birdsall
14. Diabetes Guy Fender
15. Lipid metabolism and lipoprotein transport Rima Rajkhowa
16. Premature ovarian failure Adam Balen
17. Calcium metabolism and its disorders Guy Fender
Appendix 1. Endocrine normal ranges
Further reading
Index.

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], Endocrinology [MJG], Medicine [M], Examinations & assessment [JNKD]