Reproductive Endocrinology (5th Edition)

Author: Strauss (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-11
Features: This book has long been recognized as a classic authoritative comprehensive reference work in the global field of reproductive biology and reproductive endocrinology, serving as a go-to resource for both basic and clinical researchers. It is divided into three main parts:
(1) Reproductive Endocrinology: 15 chapters. Systematically introduces the comprehensive regulation of the neuroendocrine-immune axis in the reproductive axes of women and men of reproductive age, as well as the autocrine and paracrine regulation of various factors at different levels of the reproductive axis, including organs and tissues. It also covers placental endocrinology during pregnancy, hormonal control of delivery timing, reproductive aging in men and women, and reproductive immunity.
(2) Pathophysiology and Treatment: 10 chapters. Covers topics such as sexual development abnormalities, physiological and pathological changes during puberty, various ovarian dysfunctions during reproductive age, male and female infertility, endometriosis, 7 uterine diseases, 4 immune-related diseases, benign and malignant breast diseases, and 10 pregnancy-related diseases.
(3) Reproductive Technology: 6 chapters. Includes cytogenetics and molecular genetics, assisted reproductive technology, gamete and embryo manipulation, pharmacological stimulation of the ovary, contraception, and evaluation of hormone-like substances. The strengths and highlights of this book are:
(1) Interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and cutting-edge content.
(2) Close integration of basic and clinical research, physiology and pathology, and pharmacology.
(3) Rigorous, scientific, and evidence-based academic style and writing.