Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology, 8th Edition, by Drs. Jerome F. Strauss III, Robert L. Barbieri, and Antonio R. Gargiulo, keeps you up to date with the latest information on the diagnosis and management of the full range of female and male reproductive disorders. This cornerstone text thoroughly covers both basic science and clinical practice, making it a one-stop reference for all reproductive issues, including impaired fertility, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, problems of sexual development, menstrual disturbances, fibroids, endometriosis, female and male reproductive aging, fertility preservation, assisted reproduction technologies including ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction, transgender hormonal treatment, and contraception. Every chapter has been completely revised and updated to reflect important changes in this fast-moving field.

New to this Edition

• Provides the knowledge and expertise of global experts who draw on the latest developments in the field to keep you abreast of current science and practice in endocrinology. Coverage includes molecular, cellular, and genetic concepts and their relevance to pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy.

 

• Features new bulleted lists under major headings in each chapter for quick, at-a-glance summaries of every section.

 

 

• Includes a new online video library that highlights surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging. Videos cover Disorders of Sex Development, Endometriosis, Benign Uterine Disorders, Gamete and Embryo Manipulation, and Fertility Preservation.

 

 

• Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

 

Key Features

• Covers key topics such as the role of genetics in reproductive endocrinology, environmental factors in reproductive endocrinology, and recent advances in surgical procedures.
• Features full-color, high-quality illustrations that clearly depict basic anatomic structures, endocrine processes, and cell function and dysfunction.

Author Information
By Jerome F. Strauss, III, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health System; Dean, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia ; Robert L. Barbieri, MD, Kate Macy Ladd Professor, Department of of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts and Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD, Medical Director Center for Robotic Surgery, Bringham and Women's Hospital; Reproductive Endocrinology Associate, Bringham and Women's Hospital, Department of Obstetrics, GYnocolog and Reproductive Biology; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Boston Massachusetts

Part 1. Endocrinology of Reproduction

Chapter 1. Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction

Chapter 2. Gonadotropin Hormones and Their Receptors

Chapter 3. Prolactin in Human Reproduction

Chapter 4. Steroid Hormones and Other Lipid Molecules Involved in Human Reproduction

Chapter 5. Steroid Hormone Action

Chapter 6. Growth Factors and Reproduction

Chapter 7. Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle

Chapter 8. The Ovarian Life Cycle

Chapter 9. Structure, Function, and Evaluation of the Female Reproductive Tract

Chapter 10. The Breast

Chapter 11. Endocrinology of Human Pregnancy and Fetal-Placental Neuorendocrine Development

Chapter 12. Hypothalamo-Pituitary Unit, Testis, and Male Accessory Organs

Chapter 13. Immunology and Reproduction

Chapter 14. Menopause and Aging

Chapter 15. Male Reproductive Aging

Part 2. Pathophysiology and Therapy: Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult

Chapter 16. Disorders of Sex Development

Chapter 17. Puberty: Gonadarche and Adrenarche

Chapter 18. Nutrition and Reproduction

Chapter 19. Environmental Factors and Reproduction

Chapter 20. Physiological and Pathophysiological Alterations of the Neuroendocrine Components of the Reproductive Axis

Chapter 21. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hyperandrogenic States

Chapter 22. Female Infertility

Chapter 23. Male Infertility

Chapter 24. Endocrine Disturbances Affecting Reproduction

Chapter 25. Endometriosis

Chapter 26. Benign Uterine Diseases

Chapter 27. Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy

Chapter 28. Transgender Hormonal Treatment

Chapter 29. Hormone-Responsive Cancers

Part 3. Reproductive Technologies

Chapter 30. Medical Approaches to Ovarian Stimulation for Infertility

Chapter 31. Assisted Reproduction

Chapter 32. Gamete and Embryo Manipulation

Chapter 33. Fertility Preservation

Chapter 34. Laboratory Asessment

Chapter 35. Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology

Chapter 36. Contraception