The Reproductive System at a Glance

The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes. Concise, easy to read, and clearly structured, the double–page spreads progress from basic science to clinical abnormalities, and covers endocrine production and action, within one short volume. Chapters on disorders summarise epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. This new edition of The Reproductive System at a Glance : • Is fully revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments in practice • Now features histological and pathological slides to complement the “at a glance” style explanatory illustrations • Now features radiologic studies to supplement the text in selected chapters • Contains more detailed coverage of maternal adaptations to pregnancy • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/reproduction featuring self–assessment multiple choice questions, bonus single answer questions and flashcards The Reproductive System at a Glance is an ideal guide for students studying both endocrine and reproductive subjects, and teaches the foundation concepts for the obstetrics and gynaecology rotation, helping health professionals and students achieve a broad and practical understanding of the topic.

Preface  Contributors Part I  Normal human reproduction 1 The pituitary gland and gonadotropins 2 Steroid hormone biosynthesis  3 Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism  4 Reproductive genetics  5 Gonadal development in the embryo  6 Phenotypic sex differentiation  7 Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract  8 Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract  9 Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tract  10 Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract  11 Puberty in boys  12 Puberty in girls  13 Male reproductive physiology  14 The menstrual cycle 15 Human sexual response 16 Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy  17 Placental structure and function  18 The protein hormones of pregnancy  19 The steroid hormones of pregnancy  20 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: I 21 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: II 22 Labour  23 The breast and lactation  24 Menopause  25 Contraception  Part II  Human reproductive disorders 26 Abnormalities of male sexual differentiation and development  27 Abnormalities of female sexual differentiation and development  28 Precocious puberty  29 Delayed or absent puberty  30 Primary amenorrhoea  31 Secondary amenorrhoea  32 Hyperprolactinaemia  33 Sexual dysfunction  34 Infertility  35 Multifetal pregnancy  36 Spontaneous pregnancy loss  37 Labour abnormalities  38 Pre–eclampsia  39 Benign and malignant diseases of the breast  40 Testicular tumours  41 Diseases of the prostate 42 Ovarian neoplasms  43 Endometrial cancer  44 Cervical cancer  45 Genetic imprinting and reproductive tract tumours  46 Sexually transmitted diseases of bacterial origin  47 Sexually transmitted diseases of viral origin  48  The special cases of syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus  Multiple–choice questions  Answers to multiple–choice questions  Index