Hormones and Pregnancy

Basic Science and Clinical Implications

Felice Petraglia editor Mariarosaria Di Tommaso editor Federico Mecacci editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Oct '22

Should be back in stock very soon

Hormones and Pregnancy cover

Summarizes the role of hormones in pregnancy and how to manage gestational disorders in patients.

Summarizes the role of hormones in pregnancy, describing how hormones regulate physiological homeostasis and influence the pathogenesis of disease. Discusses the effects of specific hormones such as oxytocin, hCG, progesterone and estrogen. Covers best practice for managing gestational disorders and endocrine diseases in pregnancy.The endocrine and neuroendocrine system in pregnancy involves highly complex maternal, fetal and placental mechanisms, which are critical for the maintenance of pregnancy, the timing of parturition, for fetal growth and protection from adverse fetal programming. This timely book summarizes the different endocrine aspects related to pregnant women, describing how hormones regulate physiological homeostasis and influence the pathogenesis of disease. The first section of the book covers the role of specific hormones in detail, including oxytocin, hCG and estrogen. The second section discusses gestational disorders such as diabetes, hypertensive disorders and preeclampsia and how the involvement of hormones has clinical implications for management. Best practice for management of endocrine disorders, which can negatively impact pregnancy, such as thyroid disease and obesity, is also reviewed. This book is essential for clinicians and scientists looking to gain knowledge of the role of hormones in pregnancy and how they can best support patients.

ISBN: 9781316516669

Dimensions: 259mm x 180mm x 15mm

Weight: 590g

218 pages