Androgens in Gynecological Practice

Botros R. M. B. Rizk

ISBN 10: 1107041317 / ISBN 13: 9781107041318

Published by Cambridge University Press Aug 2015, 2015

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Neuware - A practical approach to the field of androgen excess or deprivation in women's health. The content includes multiple viewpoints on the most common disorders in this class, such as polycystic ovary disease, hirsutism and menopausal issues. Each chapter provides a combination of long-lasting clinical principles in the diagnosis and management of these patients along with a state-of-the-art review. This text takes an innovative approach to uncommon conditions (such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, transgender conditions). In addition to presenting clinical insights, and a review of the basic science underpinning these conditions, it focuses on key concepts that can be derived from these rare conditions to the entire field. This book is an essential addition to the library for any busy clinician who is looking for a practical reference guide but also for the sub-specialist who is looking for new and thought-provoking insights in this complex scientific area.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Androgens in Gynecological Practice
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Aug 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107041317
• ISBN 13: 9781107041318
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 250W x 193H x 18D millimeters 250 millimeters width by 193 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 718 grams

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Synopsis

A practical approach to the field of androgen excess or deprivation in women's health. The content includes multiple viewpoints on the most common disorders in this class, such as polycystic ovary disease , hirsutism and menopausal issues. Each chapter provides a combination of long-lasting clinical principles in the diagnosis and management of these patients along with a state-of-the-art review. This text takes an innovative approach to uncommon conditions (e.g. congenital adrenal hyperplasia, transgender conditions). In addition to presenting clinical insights, and a review of the basic science underpinning these conditions, it focuses on key concepts that can be derived from these rare conditions to the entire field. This book is an essential addition to the library for any busy clinician who is looking for a practical reference guide but also for the sub-specialist who is looking for new and thought-provoking insights in this complex scientific area.

About the Authors

Leo Plouffe, Jr is Vice President, Global Pharmacovigilance, and Head, Risk Management, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Whippany, NJ, USA.

Botros R. M. B. Rizk is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL, USA.