The Menstrual Cycle: Physiology, Reproductive Disorders, and Infertility [Hardcover]

Michel Ferin (Author), Raphael Jewelewicz (Author), Michelle Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0195061934 | ISBN-13: 978-0195061932 | Edition: 1

This volume clarifies in a logical and didactic manner the sequence of events that characterize the human menstrual cycle. Each major organ involved in the cycle, the brain, the pituitary gland, the ovary, and the uterus is discussed and its contribution specifically outlined. The chapters trace the physiologic events within each of these organs, describe the hormones by which they communicate, and outline how critical aspects of the cycle are synchronized so that an ovulatory cycle can occur. Thus neuroendocrine control of the menstrual cycle is examined in detail, and the processes of follicular development, maturation, ovulation, and maintenance of the corpus luteum are thoroughly covered. The book then turns to pathophysiology and examines the conditions under which the menstrual cycle may become abnormal. Pathophysiological mechanisms that cause cycle disturbance, anovulation, and infertility are reviewed, as are clinical presentations of common menstrual disorders and their treatment. Progress in reproductive biology has been rapid, and the research spans several disciplines. In this volume information dispersed in many publications has been synthesized and concisely presented, providing an in-depth understanding of the processes that control reproductive function in the female.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In-depth and thorough." --Catherine S. Stika, MD (Northwestern Univ Medical School), Doody's Journal

"A welcome addition to the literature on reproductive medicine....Particularly useful to the student and budding clinical researcher is the textbook style of introducing concepts and discussion of the contributions of each major player in the drama - the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovary, and uterus....Will be useful, particularly for teaching in reproductive medicine, fertility and infertility centers, and research laboratories. For the clinical researcher, the book will be a source of basic knowledge, whereas the basic researcher can extract essential clinical information of normal and physiopathologic states." --Malur Sairam, PhD, Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, Annals of Internal Medicine

"An invaluable addition to the library of any primary care physician.... Fundamental knowledge of the menstrual cycle ... will be greatly enhanced by this book. The three authors pool their expertise in cutting-edge research on the menstrual cycle and their know-how in the management of menstrual-cycle disorders. The beauty of the book is that it is written in a straightforward fashion by the very researchers who have deciphered many of the complexities of the normal menstrual cycle. The writing is clear and the book reads like a novel.... The diagrams are simple, yet clear and precise....An excellent resource for those in need of a basic understanding of the normal menstrual cycle. Primary care physicians, internists, medical students, and residents who desire an organized, succinct work on the menstrual cycle will benefit from the knowledge conveyed by these renowned reproductive endocrinologists." --Veronica Ravnikar, MD, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, NEJM

About the Author

Dr. Michel Ferin is Professor of Physiology in the Center for Reproductive Sciences at Columbia University. He is an expert in basic and applied research in the physiology and neuroendocrinology of the female reproductive system.
Dr. Raphael Jewelewicz is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Columbia University. He is one of the most experienced in reproductive endocrinology and infertility in the US.
Dr. Michelle Warren is an expert on hypothalmic amenorrhea and women's hormonal problems and a pioneer in research on the effects of exercise and diet on the reproductive system and osteoporosis. She is Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Medicine, and Head of Reproductive Endocrinology at Columbia University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (March 11, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195061934
• ISBN-13: 978-0195061932
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,742,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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