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Chapters on disorders summarise epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Reproductive System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e • Is fully revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments in practice\u003cbr\u003e • Now features histological and pathological slides to complement the “at a glance” style explanatory illustrations\u003cbr\u003e • Now features radiologic studies to supplement the text in selected chapters\u003cbr\u003e • Contains more detailed coverage of maternal adaptations to pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com\/reproduction featuring self-assessment multiple choice questions, bonus single answer questions and flashcards\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Reproductive System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003ePreface 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable and figure acknowledgements 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Normal human reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The pituitary gland and gonadotropins 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Steroid hormone biosynthesis 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Reproductive genetics 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Gonadal development in the embryo 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Phenotypic sex differentiation 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tract 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Puberty in boys 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Puberty in girls 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Male reproductive physiology 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The menstrual cycle 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Human sexual response 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Placental structure and function 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The protein hormones of pregnancy 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The steroid hormones of pregnancy 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: I 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: II 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Labor 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The breast and lactation 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Menopause 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Contraception 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Human reproductive disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Abnormalities of male sexual differentiation and development 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Abnormalities of female sexual differentiation and development 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Precocious puberty 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Delayed or absent puberty 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Primary amenorrhea 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Secondary amenorrhea 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Hyperprolactinemia 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Sexual dysfunction 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Infertility 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Multifetal pregnancy 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Spontaneous pregnancy loss 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Labor abnormalities 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Pre-eclampsia 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Benign and malignant diseases of the breast 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Testicular tumors 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Diseases of the prostate 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Ovarian neoplasms 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Endometrial cancer 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Cervical cancer 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Genetic imprinting and reproductive tract tumors 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Sexually transmitted diseases of bacterial origin 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Sexually transmitted diseases of viral origin 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 The special cases of syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 107\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eLinda J. 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