The Young Woman at the Rise of the 21st Century: Gynecologic and Reproductive Issues in Health and Disease (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801866944 ISBN 13: 9780801866944

Publisher: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2001

Synopsis

As populations grow exponentially, good reproductive health is among the highest priorities of international agencies and policy-makers. Advances in medical science have made both the treatment of infertility and the reduction of unwanted pregnancies widely available, yet the long-term effects of these practices has yet to be determined. Widely differing cultural conditions have yet to be taken fully into account, especially in relation to the proliferation of sexually transmitted diseases. This edited volume explores advances in basic research on the gynaecology of young women, and concomitant clinical applications. Topics include: neuroendocrinology of the menstrual cycle; the endocrinology of implantation; endocrinology of gestation and parturition; molecular biology and genetics relative to the oestrogen receptor; ovarian dysfunction and gynaecologic cancer; obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome; anaemia and pregnancy; oral contraceptives and their effects on arteries and veins; the oestrogen-deficiency syndrome; osteoporosis; the endoscopic surgery; and sexually transmitted diseases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801866944
• ISBN 13: 9780801866944
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 430
• Editor: Creatsas George, Mastorakos George, Chrousos George P.