Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1. Front Matter

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2. Physiology of Progesterone

   • Edi Vaisbuch, Offer Erez, Roberto Romero

   Pages 1-29

3. Pharmacology of Progestogens

   • Adolf E. Schindler

   Pages 31-38

4. Progestogens in Infertility Practice

   • Ameet S. Patki, Mrinmayi Dharmadhikari

   Pages 39-53

5. Progestogens in Threatened Miscarriage

   • Howard J. A. Carp

   Pages 55-68

6. Progestogens and Recurrent Miscarriage

   • Narmada Katakam, Luciano G. Nardo

   Pages 69-82

7. Progestogens in Preterm Labour Prevention: An Update

   • Di Renzo Gian Carlo, Tosto Valentina, Neykova Konstantsa, Giardina Irene

   Pages 83-96

8. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

   • Eran Zilberberg, Howard J. A. Carp

   Pages 97-116

9. Progestogens in Contraception

   • Johannes Bitzer

   Pages 117-136

10. Progestogens and Endometriosis

    • Matityahu Zolti, Howard J. A. Carp

    Pages 137-156

11. Progestogens and Breast Cancer

    • Eitan Pe’er

    Pages 157-168

12. Progestogens in Endometrial Cancer

    • Oded Raban, Walter Gotlieb

    Pages 169-192

13. Progestogens and the Menopause

    • Eitan Pe’er

    Pages 193-202

14. Progestogens and Autoimmunity

    • Abraham Tsur, Grant C. Hughes, Yehuda Shoenfeld

    Pages 203-212

15. Progestogens in Non Gynecological Indications

    • Howard J. A. Carp, Matityahu Zolti, Christa Nadjafi-Triebsch

    Pages 213-229

This book brings together the most up-to-date information about the physiology of progestogens. Addressing the bidirectional communication between hormones, fertility, tumors, and autoimmunity, it provides the basic science and clinical perspectives of progestogens which have not been previously available in one volume. In addition to estrogens, androgens, mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, progestogens are a major class of steroid hormone. While present in certain phases of estrous and menstrual cycles, progestogens are named for their function in maintaining pregnancy. This book is essentially practical in orientation, addressing the specific issues that confront the practitioner, and provides information to Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Reproductive endocrinologists, as well as Gynecological Oncologists and Rheumatologists. Contributions are from an international team of experts in the field, now completely updated in this new edition with new developments in primary dysmenorrhea and contraception. 

• Hormones
• Infertility
• Progestagens
• Progesterone
• Progestogens
• Receptors

“This book has the potential for a large audience including healthcare professionals caring for pregnant patients and/or patients with gynecologic concerns. In addition, reproductive endocrinologists, gynecological oncologists, endocrinologists, immunologists, and/or neurologists could benefit from information in this text. … This second edition of the book gives a comprehensive review of the most up-to-date actions of this class of medicines, potential clinical uses, and the complexity of interactions associated with their use in practice.” (Nirupama De Silva, Doody's Book Reviews, June 18, 2021)

• Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

  Howard J.A. Carp

Prof. Howard JA. Carp, MB., BS. FRCOG. 
Professor, Obsterics and Gynecolgy, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
And Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

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